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.
These continuing missions highlight the MV Roy P. Benavidez’s essential role in strategic sealift operations, directly supporting U.S. Transportation Command’s ability to rapidly project and sustain military forces worldwide. The 597th Transportation Brigade continues to lead the way in ensuring readiness and logistical excellence.
(Built by Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in New Orleans and delivered to the Navy in 2003, the vessel originally served as USNS Benavidez under the Military Sealift Command. In 2022, it was transferred to the Ready Reserve Force and renamed MV Roy P. Benavidez.
The ship honors Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez, a U.S. Army veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, renowned for his extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War.)
| Date Taken: | 06.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.09.2026 13:10 |
| Photo ID: | 9736977 |
| VIRIN: | 260603-A-DQ632-7496 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 4.3 MB |
| Location: | NEWPORT NEWS, US |
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