According to a publication released on the Facebook account of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) on December 12, 2019, the naming and launch ceremony was held at Yokohama shipyard, Japan Marine United Corporation for the newest Awaji-class Minesweeper named Etajima (MSO 306). Read full Naval News at this link ...
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| Launching ceremony for the newest Awaji-class mine Minesweeper named Etajima of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (Picture source Facebook account Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) |
