Minesweepers – HIRASHIMA and MIYAJIMA
A bow thruster has been introduced to boost both maneuverability and hovering performance. The result is improved ship operation.
| Ship Name | HIRASHIMA | MIYAJIMA |
| Owner | Ministry of Defense | Ministry of Defense |
| Shipyard | Keihin Shipyard, Universal Shipbuilding Corporation | Keihin Shipyard, Universal Shipbuilding Corporation |
| S No. | – | – |
| Principal Dimensions | LPP57m×B9.8m×D4.4m | LPP54m×B9.4m×D4.2m |
| Tonnage | 570ton | 510ton |
| Propulsion and Ship Control System | Controllable Pitch Propeller x 2set Bow Thruster | Controllable Pitch Propeller x 2set Bow Thruster |
