Special ops craft launched

GULFPORT, Miss. - United States Marine Inc. launched the first of two 82-foot Mark V Special Operations Craft awarded by the Naval Sea Systems Command. The first craft will undergo sea trials before its delivery in July and the second will be launched in August. The two craft will eventually be used by the Bahrain navy through a Foreign Military Sales program. The aluminum hull, deck and cabin top are built by Trinity Yachts at its New Orleans facility. The sections are then transported to USMI’s facility in Gulfport for final assembly, outfitting, painting, sea trials and delivery. (Source: The Sun Herald, 05/16/09)