JS Hamana explained

JS Hamana (AOE-424) is the third ship of the s of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. She was commissioned on 29 March 1990.^{[1] [2]}

Construction and career

She is laid down on 8 July 1988 and launched on 18 May 1989. Commissioned on 29 March 1990 with the hull number AOE-424.

On 19 February 2021, USS Curtis Wilbur and French frigate Prairial conducted a replenishment with JS Hamana.^{[3] [4]}

On 21 May 2022, the Hamana, the JS Makinami (DD-112), and the JS Asahi (DD-119) sighted the PLAN Liaoning carrier strike group going towards Miyako-jima. ^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Materials of IJN (JMSDF Vessels - Mashu class Combat support ships). 2020-10-01. admiral31.world.coocan.jp.
2. Web site: Japan Will Soon Launch Replacement Program for JMSDF 3 Towada class Replenishment Oilers. 2020-10-01. www.navyrecognition.com.
3. Web site: Liston. MC2 Benjamin T.. Wilbur. USS Curtis. USS Curtis Wilbur conducts trilateral replenishment-at-sea with Japan, France. 2021-02-24. www.cpf.navy.mil. en-US.
4. Web site: 2021-02-23. Tri-lateral Replenishment-at-Sea Between USA, Japan and France. 2021-02-24. Naval News. en-US.
5. Web site: Chinese Carrier Strike Group Now Operating in East China Sea . 23 May 2022 .