U.S. Navy expands Expeditionary Medical Capability with two EPFs to an updated design for its EMS

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  • By Peter Ong
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    ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2013) The Military Sealift Command first-in-class ship USNS Spearhead (JHSV-1/T-EPF-1) conducting high-speed trials, reached speeds of approximately 40 knots off the coast of Virginia. EPF 14 and 15 will have expanded medical capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Phil Beaufort/Released)
    At Sea Air Space 2021, Austal showcased a new Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) medical ship concept intended to replace the current and aging USNS Mercy (T-AH-19) and USNS Comfort (T-AH-20), two ships converted from oil tankers into hospital ships that are about 35 years old. Naval News asked the U.S. Navy for more information regarding the future replacements for the T-AH hospital ships and what the U.S. Navy intends to do for expanded expeditionary shipborne medical coverage.

    Austal USA Wins U.S. Navy Contract for Expeditionary Medical Ship

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    • By Xavier Vavasseur
    • In News　　At this year’s Indo Pacific 2023 show in Australia, Austal was showcasing an updated design for its EMS featuring shorter hull and inverted bows.The new / latest specifications of the EMS are as follow (as of November 2023):Length: 361 feet (110 meters)

      Beam: 103 feet (31.5 meters)

      Draft: 15 feet (4.6 meters)

      Speed (full load): 18+ knots

      Speed (Sea State 5): 15 knots

      Range: 5,000+ nautical miles at 18 knots

      Flight operations: 1x V-22, H-53 or H-60

      Crew, medical det. & aviation det. berthing: 223

      Medical facilities:

      • Acute care: 34
      • Acute isolation: 6
      • ICU: 14
      • ICU isolation: 6
      • Operating rooms: 3
    https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/12/austal-usa-wins-u-s-navy-contract-for-expeditionary-medical-ship/

(更新日: 2025/07/31)