Austal’s 72 metre High Speed Support Vessel is a multi-mission theatre support solution based on Austal’s proven high speed catamaran platform. The shallow draft, medium-lift-aviation vessel offers high speed performance and manoeuvrability, outstanding payload capacity for vehicles, equipment, 260 troops and stores. With a medium lift helicopter platform, multi-deck hoist, stern ramp and crane, the HSSV is prepared for any military, SAR or humanitarian / disaster relief mission. Following design and construction at Austal’s Henderson Western Australia shipyard, two x 72 metre HSSV’s were delivered to the Royal Navy of Oman in 2016 – RNOV AL MUBSHIR and RNOV AL NAASIR.
