Minesweepers – HIRASHIMA and MIYAJIMA
A bow thruster has been introduced to boost both maneuverability and hovering performance. The result is improved ship operation.
Ship Name | HIRASHIMA | MIYAJIMA |
Owner | Ministry of Defense | Ministry of Defense |
Shipyard | Keihin Shipyard, Universal Shipbuilding Corporation | Keihin Shipyard, Universal Shipbuilding Corporation |
S No. | – | – |
Principal Dimensions | LPP57m×B9.8m×D4.4m | LPP54m×B9.4m×D4.2m |
Tonnage | 570ton | 510ton |
Propulsion and Ship Control System | Controllable Pitch Propeller x 2set Bow Thruster | Controllable Pitch Propeller x 2set Bow Thruster |