Expanding maritime refueling capability in the High North
As part of proof-of-concept effort, the oil tanker USNS John Lenthall visited Norway’s Namsen Fuel Terminal, March 6-8, 2023. The ship successfully received and offloaded a small quantity of stores which validated physical access of commercial trucks to the tunnel leading to the pier, as well as the ability to effectively operate a crane and forklift on the pier. Pictured here is the USS Carl Vinson conducting a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS John Lenthall Jan. 18, 2021. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron T. Smith