Navigation Test Support Ship T-AGS

Last updated: 13 Oct 2021

Point of Contact
Military Sealift Command
Public Affairs

471 East C St.
Norfolk, VA 23511-2419

(757) 443-2839

Description
Navigation test support ship USNS Waters supports the Navy's Strategic Systems Programs Office by assisting with submarine weapons and navigation system testing. The ship tracks missile test launches from Navy submarines to collect important performance data. The ship also conducts operational tests of upgrades to submarine navigation systems.

Background
USNS Waters delivered in 1993 as an oceanographic survey ship. She was converted in 1998 under the sponsorship of the Strategic Systems Program Office. Waters began operations in 1999, replacing USNS Vanguard (deactivated in 1998) and USNS Range Sentinel (deactivated in 1997).

General Characteristics

Builder: Avondale Industries, New Orleans, LA; Conversion yard: Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Corp., Norfolk, Virginia

Propulsion: Diesel-electric, twin-screw, 7,400 horsepower

Length: 457 feet (139.29 meters)

Beam: 69 feet (21.03 meters)

Displacement: 12,208 tons (12,403.33 metric tons) full load

Speed: 13 knots (14.96 mph)

Crew: 32 civilians, 59 technicians

Homeport: No homeport assigned

General Characteristics, Navigation Test Support Ships T-AGS

Ships:

USNS Waters (T-AGS 45)

Point of Contact
Military Sealift Command
Public Affairs

471 East C St.
Norfolk, VA 23511-2419

(757) 443-2839

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