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JS '''''Sazanami''''' is a [[Takanami class destroyer|''Takanami'' class destroyer]] of the [[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force]] (JMSDF).
{{nihongo|'''JS ''Sazanami'''''|さざなみ| }} is the fourth vessel of the {{sclass|Takanami|destroyer}}s of the [[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force]] (JMSDF).


==Design==
The ship was built by [[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries|Mitsubishi]] in [[Nagasaki]] and commissioned into service on 16 February 2005.<ref>[[GlobalSecurity.org]], [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/japan/takanami-unit.htm DD-110 Takanami Class]</ref>
The hull design is generally based on the one of the ''Murasame'' class. However, as a part of weapons was changed, the internal structure has also been changed. And it was said that the large lattice mast was degrading its stealthiness in the ''Murasame'' class, so in this class, it was considered to change to two small masts, but it was not implemented.{{Sfn|Kaijin-sha|2003|pp=76-81}}


Although its displacement become slightly increased, there is no change in its main engines, as it is not a big difference that has little effect on the performance of the ship.{{Sfn|Kaijin-sha|2003|pp=76-81}}
==Service==
In 2008, ''Sazanami'' was the first JMSDF ship to bring disaster relief to the Chinese port of [[Zhanjiang]] following the [[2008 Sichuan earthquake]]. According to ''[[China Daily]]'', the Japanese media sent more than 60 reporters to cover the event.<ref>[http://english.people.com.cn/90001/6435624.html "Japanese ship's arrival marks significant event,"] ''People's Daily'' (PRC). June 24, 2008.</ref>


== Construction and career ==
In January 2009, ''Sazanami'' was sent to the [[Gulf of Aden]] to escort commercial ships and provide humanitarian assistance. The destroyer was the first of a series of JMSDF vessels deployed in rotation to patrol this region.<ref>[http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20090414a4.html "MSDF ship off Somalia aided Malta vessel,"] ''Japan Times.'' April 14, 2009; MarineBuzz.com, [http://www.marinebuzz.com/2009/03/15/somali-piracy-jmsdf-ships-sazanami-samidare-on-anti-piracy-mission/ "Somali Piracy: JMSDF Ships Sazanami, Samidare on Anti Piracy Mission,"] <arcj 15, 2009.</ref> Approximately 2,000 merchant ships with ties to Japan, Japan-flagged or operated by Japanese firms pass through the busy shipping channel each year.<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/29/stories/2010092962210300.htm "Japanese ships leave after visit,"] ''The Hindu'' (India). September 29, 2010.</ref>
''Sazanami'' was authorized under the Medium-term Defense Buildup Plan of 1996, and was built by [[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries]] shipyards in [[Nagasaki]]. She was laid down on 4 April 2002, launched on 29 August 2003. She was commissioned into service on 16 February 2005.<ref>GlobalSecurity.org, [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/japan/takanami-unit.htm DD-110 Takanami Class]</ref> and was initially assigned to the JMSDF Escort Flotilla 2 based at [[Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo]].

''Sazanami'', along with the fleet oiler ''Maiyu'' were assigned to the [[Indian Ocean]] in June 2006 to provide assistance in refueling anti-terrorist coalition forces in [[Afghanistan]] as part of [[Operation Enduring Freedom]]. She returned to Japan in November 2006.

On 24 June 2008, ''Sazanami'' was the first JMSDF ship to bring disaster relief to the Chinese port of [[Zhanjiang]] following the [[2008 Sichuan earthquake]]. According to ''[[China Daily]]'', the Japanese media sent more than 60 reporters to cover the event.<ref>[http://english.people.com.cn/90001/6435624.html "Japanese ship's arrival marks significant event,"] ''People's Daily'' (PRC). June 24, 2008.</ref>

From 14 March 2009, ''Sazanami'', along with the destroyer {{JS|Samidare|DD-106||2}}, was sent to the [[Gulf of Aden]] to participate in [[Piracy in Somalia|anti-piracy escort operations]] and to provide humanitarian assistance.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.france24.com/en/20090313-japan-orders-warships-somalia-anti-piracy-mission- | title=Japan orders warships on Somalia anti-piracy mission | date=13 March 2009 }}</ref> The destroyer was the first of a series of JMSDF vessels deployed in rotation to patrol this region.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20090414a4.html |title=MSDF ship off Somalia aided Malta vessel &#124; the Japan Times Online |website=search.japantimes.co.jp |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100302112939/http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20090414a4.html |archive-date=2 March 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mod.go.jp/e/jdf/no14/policy.html |title=No.14 Japan Defense Focus &#124; DEFENSE POLICY |website=www.mod.go.jp |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101025230331/http://www.mod.go.jp/e/jdf/no14/policy.html |archive-date=25 October 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Approximately 2,000 merchant ships with ties to Japan, Japan-flagged or operated by Japanese firms pass through the busy shipping channel each year.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101003075228/http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/29/stories/2010092962210300.htm "Japanese ships leave after visit,"] ''The Hindu'' (India). September 29, 2010.</ref> On 5 April 2009, she responded to a distress call made by a Singaporean-registered tanker, using a [[Sonic weapon|LRAD]] to warn approaching pirates away. She returned to Japan on 16 August 2009.

On 15 March 2011, ''Sazanami'', along with the destroyer {{JDS|Inazuma|DDG-105|2}}, was again dispatched to [[Aden, Yemen]] to anti-piracy escort operations off the coast of [[Somalia]]. The destroyer was part of the eighth rotation of JMSDF vessels patrolling in this region. She undertook 28 sorties, returning to Japan on 16 August 2011. During this deployment, ''Sazanami'' also made a courtesy port call at [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]].<ref>[http://www.navy.lk/index.php?id=3076 Sri Lanka Navy home page ]</ref>

''Sazanami'' is currently assigned to the Eight Squadron of the JMSDF Escort Flotilla 4 based at [[Kure, Hiroshima]].


==Notes==
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==References==
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* {{Cite journal|editor=Kaijin-sha|date=August 2003|title=All of the new Takanami-class DD|journal=Ships of the World|issue=614|pages=75–101|publisher=Kaijin-sha|id={{NAID|40005855324}}}}
*Saunders, Stephen. ''IHS Jane's Fighting Ships 2013-2014''. Jane's Information Group (2003). {{ISBN|0710630484}}

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Latest revision as of 09:37, 23 December 2022

For other ships with the same name, see Japanese destroyer Sazanami.
JS Sazanami at sea
History
Japan
Name
  • Sazanami
  • (さざなみ)
Ordered2000
BuilderMitsubishi, Nagasaki
Laid down4 April 2002
Launched29 August 2003
Commissioned16 February 2005
HomeportKure
Identification
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class and typeTakanami-class destroyer
Displacement4,650 long tons (4,725 t) standard 6,300 long tons (6,401 t) full load
Length151 m (495 ft)
Beam17.4 m (57 ft)
Height10.9 m (36 ft)
Draft5.3 m (17 ft)
Propulsion
Speed30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph)
Complement175
Sensors and
processing systems
Electronic warfare
& decoys
  • NOLQ-3 ECM system
  • 4 × Mk137 Chaff Dispensers
Armament
Aircraft carried1 × SH-60J(K) anti-submarine helicopter
Aviation facilitiesHangar and helipad

JS Sazanami (さざなみ) is the fourth vessel of the Takanami-class destroyers of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

Design

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The hull design is generally based on the one of the Murasame class. However, as a part of weapons was changed, the internal structure has also been changed. And it was said that the large lattice mast was degrading its stealthiness in the Murasame class, so in this class, it was considered to change to two small masts, but it was not implemented.[1]

Although its displacement become slightly increased, there is no change in its main engines, as it is not a big difference that has little effect on the performance of the ship.[1]

Construction and career

[edit]

Sazanami was authorized under the Medium-term Defense Buildup Plan of 1996, and was built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyards in Nagasaki. She was laid down on 4 April 2002, launched on 29 August 2003. She was commissioned into service on 16 February 2005.[2] and was initially assigned to the JMSDF Escort Flotilla 2 based at Sasebo.

Sazanami, along with the fleet oiler Maiyu were assigned to the Indian Ocean in June 2006 to provide assistance in refueling anti-terrorist coalition forces in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. She returned to Japan in November 2006.

On 24 June 2008, Sazanami was the first JMSDF ship to bring disaster relief to the Chinese port of Zhanjiang following the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. According to China Daily, the Japanese media sent more than 60 reporters to cover the event.[3]

From 14 March 2009, Sazanami, along with the destroyer JS Samidare (DD-106), was sent to the Gulf of Aden to participate in anti-piracy escort operations and to provide humanitarian assistance.[4] The destroyer was the first of a series of JMSDF vessels deployed in rotation to patrol this region.[5][6] Approximately 2,000 merchant ships with ties to Japan, Japan-flagged or operated by Japanese firms pass through the busy shipping channel each year.[7] On 5 April 2009, she responded to a distress call made by a Singaporean-registered tanker, using a LRAD to warn approaching pirates away. She returned to Japan on 16 August 2009.

On 15 March 2011, Sazanami, along with the destroyer Inazuma, was again dispatched to Aden, Yemen to anti-piracy escort operations off the coast of Somalia. The destroyer was part of the eighth rotation of JMSDF vessels patrolling in this region. She undertook 28 sorties, returning to Japan on 16 August 2011. During this deployment, Sazanami also made a courtesy port call at Colombo, Sri Lanka.[8]

Sazanami is currently assigned to the Eight Squadron of the JMSDF Escort Flotilla 4 based at Kure, Hiroshima.

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Kaijin-sha 2003, pp. 76–81.
  2. ^ GlobalSecurity.org, DD-110 Takanami Class
  3. ^ "Japanese ship's arrival marks significant event," People's Daily (PRC). June 24, 2008.
  4. ^ "Japan orders warships on Somalia anti-piracy mission". 13 March 2009.
  5. ^ "MSDF ship off Somalia aided Malta vessel | the Japan Times Online". search.japantimes.co.jp. Archived from the original on 2 March 2010. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  6. ^ "No.14 Japan Defense Focus | DEFENSE POLICY". www.mod.go.jp. Archived from the original on 25 October 2010. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Japanese ships leave after visit," The Hindu (India). September 29, 2010.
  8. ^ Sri Lanka Navy home page

References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to JS Sazanami (DD-113).
  • Kaijin-sha, ed. (August 2003). "All of the new Takanami-class DD". Ships of the World (614). Kaijin-sha: 75–101. NAID 40005855324.
  • Saunders, Stephen. IHS Jane's Fighting Ships 2013-2014. Jane's Information Group (2003). ISBN 0710630484
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