USNS Trenton

USNS Trenton in Rijeka on 13 September 2017
History
United States
NameTrenton
NamesakeTrenton, New Jersey
OperatorMilitary Sealift Command
BuilderAustal USA
Laid down10 March 2014
Launched30 September 2014
Christened10 January 2015
In service13 April 2015
Renamedfrom Resolute
ReclassifiedT-EPF-5, 2015
Identification
MottoResponsive, Resourceful, Ready
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class & typeSpearhead-class expeditionary fast transport
Length103.0 m (337 ft 11 in)
Beam28.5 m (93 ft 6 in)
Draft3.83 m (12 ft 7 in)
Propulsion
  • 4 × MTU 20V8000 M71L diesel engines
  • 4 × ZF 60000NR2H reduction gears
Speed43 knots (80 km/h; 49 mph)
Troops312
Crew41
Aircraft carriedMedium helicopter

USNS Trenton (JHSV-5/T-EPF-5), (ex-Resolute) is the fifth Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport, operated by the United States Navy's Military Sealift Command. Spearhead-class ships are used to support overseas operations, conduct humanitarian aid and disaster relief, and support special operations forces. This type of vessel also has an aviation flight deck and can operate in shallow waters.