Japan has begun factory sea trials for the LCU 4151 Nihonbare, the first of a series of four transport ships ordered for the ...

"The well deck Marines handle the landing craft, air cushions (LCAC), landing craft, utilities (LCU) and boat operations," said Gunnery Sgt. Brent Vines, logistics chief with the 26th MEU.

The first two of four renovated LCU Mk IIs have been delivered back ... took delivery of its first two upgraded Mk II landing craft utility (LCUs) on 23 January, the Dutch Ministry of Defence ...

This includes two 3,500-ton Logistics Support Vessels (LSV), four 2,400-ton Landing Craft Utility (LCU) and four smaller Maneuver Support Vessels. Japanese shipbuilder Naikai Zosen launched the ...