The USNS Trenton (JHSV-5/T-EPF-5), formerly known as Resolute, is a Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport operated by the United States Navy's Military Sealift Command. As the fifth vessel in its class, the Trenton is designed to support a variety of mission profiles, including overseas operations, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and special operations support. The ship features an aviation flight deck, enabling it to operate rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, and is capable of navigating shallow waters, enhancing its versatility in different operational environments. Constructed with modern specifications, the Trenton completed its acceptance trials on March 13, 2015, and was officially delivered to the U.S. Navy on April 13, 2015. Its design emphasizes rapid deployment and flexibility, making it suitable for a range of maritime tasks. One notable event in the vessel’s service history occurred on June 12, 2018, when the Trenton rescued 40 migrants from a dinghy in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya. Tragically, 12 of the migrants had already died before rescue. Following the rescue, the Trenton sought a port to disembark the migrants, but faced challenges as Italy and Malta were engaged in a dispute over accepting them. The NGO search and rescue ship Sea Watch III refused the transfer, wary of sharing the fate of the NGO ship Aquarius, which had been turned away by Italy and Malta earlier. The Trenton remained off Augusta, Sicily, awaiting orders, until the migrants were finally accepted by Italy and transferred to the Italian Coast Guard vessel Diciotti on June 17 at Lampedusa. The USNS Trenton exemplifies the versatility and humanitarian capabilities of the Spearhead-class vessels, serving as an agile platform for both military and rescue operations in critical maritime regions.

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