The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future Al Basrah (OSV 401), the first of two 60-meter offshore support vessels procured on behalf of the Iraqi navy, from prime contractor RiverHawk Fast Sea Frames LLC of Tampa, Fla., July 16.
The new vessel will conduct maritime security operations in the Northern Arabian Gulf alongside previously delivered Iraqi navy patrol boats.
“This delivery highlights the strong relationship between the U.S. and Iraqi navies,” said Frank McCarthey, program manager for Support Ships, Boats and Craft at Program Executive Office (PEO), Ships. “We look forward to officially transferring custody of OSV 401 to the Iraqi navy to aid in its mission of providing maritime security later this year.”
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