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Austal delivers high-speed support vessel to Oman

Oman receives high-speed naval support vessel from Austal.

By Richard Tomkins
The RNOV Al Mubshir, a high-speed support vessel from Austal for the Navy of Oman. Austal photo.
The RNOV Al Mubshir, a high-speed support vessel from Austal for the Navy of Oman. Austal photo.

HENDERSON, Australia, May 25 (UPI) -- Austal Limited of Australia reports it has delivered the first of two high-speed support vessels to the Royal Navy of Oman.

The RNOV Al Mubshir is about 236 feet long and offers a range of capabilities to support naval operations, including helicopter operations, rapid deployment of military personnel and cargo, and search and rescue operations.

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The vessel was delivered earlier this month. It was built in Austal's facility in Henderson, Western Australia, under a $124.9 million design, construct and integrated logistics support contract.

"The HSSV (high speed support vessel) leverages our revolutionary intellectual property and technology in high speed vessels and demonstrate our proven ability as a prime defense contractor to navies across the globe," said Austal Chief Executive Officer David Singleton.

"Construction of the second HSSV is progressing well and on track for delivery to the Royal Navy of Oman later this year."

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