MV HOS Dominator
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (April 2025) |
| File:MV HOS Dominator.jpg The MV HOS Dominator of the US Military Sealift Command.
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| History | |
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 United States | |
| Name | MV HOS Dominator |
| Owner | United States Military Sealift Command |
| Builder | North American Shipbuilding, Larose, La. |
| Launched | 1998 |
| Identification | |
| Status | in active service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Submarine/Salvage/Rescue operations |
| Tonnage | 2,026 GT |
| Length | 240 feet[2] |
| Beam | 54 feet |
| Draft | 8 feet min, 13 feet max |
| Propulsion | 2 x Caterpillar 3516B 4,000 hp |
| Speed | Cruise Speed: 10.0 kts @164 gal/hr (621 l/hr) Max Speed: 12.0 kts @205 gal/hr (776 l/hr) |
| Sensors and processing systems | Auto Pilot, Beier IVCS 2000, C-Nav, CCTV Cameras, Depth Sounder, DGPS w/ AIS, EPIRB, Fanbeam, GMDSS "A3", Gyro Compass, Mag Compass, MAMS/VMS, Navtex, Radar (S-band), SARTs, Techsol, VHF Radio, Windbird, X-band Radar |
| Notes | Dynamic Positioning Capability Class 2, Huisman SMST Telescoping crane. with 855 cubic feet of freezer/refrigerator space |
This ship is used in support of special operations groups and provides a great range of capabilities. Its large crane allows it to support salvage operations and has the ability to sleep many support staff if needed for an operation. It is used in rescue operation training.
References
- ^ Hornbeck Offshore (December 8, 2015). "HOS DOMINATOR leasors site Hornbeck Offshore". Hornbeck Offshore.
- ^ Gary P. Priolo (July 21, 2023). "MV HOS Dominator". NavSource Online.