Navy seeks public input on landing ships at JBPHH

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The U.S. Navy is seeking public input on a proposal to homeport new landing ships at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

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The Navy is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement on the potential effects of stationing up to nine Medium Landing Ship-class vessels at the base.

The proposal also calls for demolishing an existing wharf on Ford Island and building a new berthing wharf and roll-on/roll-off facilities to support the ships.

The vessels are designed to move troops, vehicles and equipment directly to shore and would support Marine littoral operations across the Pacific, the Navy said.

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The Navy held an open house for the public on July 13 at the Oʻahu Veterans Center’s Ballard Hall, answering questions and accepting written comments.

Public comments are encouraged and may be submitted via the project website or by mail through July 24.

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