The Bob Hope-class MV Roy P. Benavidez—a large, medium-speed roll-on/roll-off ship—rests at port in Newport News, Virginia, June 3, 2026. Recently, the MV Roy P. Benavidez played a pivotal role in USTRANSCOM’s exercise TRANSMARINER 26 at the Port of Ponce, Puerto Rico, as part of exercise Turbo Distribution. With expert oversight from 597th Transportation Brigade, ARTRANS, "Rapid Support" Surface Warriors, the vessel’s Ready Reserve crew transported critical cargo to the Port of Gulfport, Mississippi, where equipment and supplies were discharged to support waiting Forces. Additional cargo was re-assigned/loaded for onward movement to the Newport News Marine Terminal (NNMT)- the designated break-bulk and roll-on/roll-off (Ro/Ro) facility for the Port of Virginia.
| Date Taken: | 06.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.09.2026 13:10 |
| Photo ID: | 9736976 |
| VIRIN: | 260603-A-DQ632-4680 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 4.57 MB |
| Location: | NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, US |
| Web Views: | 28 |
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