Austal will build the fourth and fifth joint high-speed vessels (JHSV) for the US Navy under a $204.6m contract awarded by the US Department of Defense.

The JHSV features a flight deck for helos and a slewing vehicle ramp on the starboard quarter that facilitates the use of austere piers and quay walls.

The 103m vessel can transport medium-sized operational units with their vehicles, or reconfigure to provide troop transport for an infantry battalion.

The joint-use platform operated boat will also be capable of supporting humanitarian relief efforts.

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Operating in shallow waters of under 4m, the ship can reach speeds in excess of 35kt when fully loaded.

The contract is part of an existing ten-vessel $1.6bn programme.

Austal, the principal contractor, was awarded the first ship contract in 2008, with options for nine extra vessels expected to be exercised between 2009 and 2013.