BuilderFincantieri, Genoa, Italy
Launched28 March 1984
Acquired1993
In service2 April 1993
HomeportBeaumont, TX
Identification
IMO number: 8211291
MMSI number: 303924000
Callsign: KAES
StatusIn ready reserve since 1994. Four days are needed to activate.
NotesBuilt as the MV Marzario Italia
General characteristics
Class and typeCape V Class roll-on/roll-off ship
Displacement30,644 short tons (27,800 t) tons
Length631 ft 0 in (192.33 m)
Beam87 ft 0 in (26.52 m)
Draft28 ft 4 in (8.64 m)
Propulsionone slow speed diesel engine, 9,184 hp, one propeller
Speed14 kn (16 mph; 26 km/h)
Capacity26,690 sq. ft. vehicle space or 1,306 standard containers
ComplementFull Operational Status: 25 civilian mariners
Armament12 Man Force Protection Team
Aviation facilitiesIn an emergency helicopters can land on the vessel's spar deck