Vigor Marine Fabrication in Vancouver, Wash., has unveiled USAV Craney Island, the second Maneuver Support Vessel (Light) built for the U.S. Army. The vessel is set for delivery this fall with next-generation capabilities designed to improve payload capacity, maneuverability, speed and operational flexibility over the Army’s current watercraft class.

The all-aluminum MSV(L) pairs a distinctive hull form and drive-through bow and stern ramps with state-of-the-art waterjet propulsion, delivering significant payload capacity, a shallow draft for littoral operations and high maneuverability. Craney Island reflects lessons learned from the prototype SSG Elroy F. Wells, launched in Vancouver in 2022 and tested alongside the Army in both the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii.

“This is a critical milestone for both the U.S. Army and for our skilled Vigor Marine Fabrication workforce in Vancouver, where this journey began years ago,” said Francesco Valente, CEO of Vigor Marine Group. The Vancouver facility is now in full-rate production of MSV(L) hulls while continuing fabrication of Combatant Craft Medium, of which it has produced more than 30.

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