The US Navy operates 14 Kaiser-class oilers and 2 Supply-class fast combat support ships (totaling 16 vessels) to support the entire US Navy, while 5 additional oilers are scattered in shipyards in Singapore, Alabama (2), South Carolina, and Portland Oregon.
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Sal KaganoEvidence Quote
“when you have 14 or Oilers and then two Supply class...when you have 16 ships to support the US Navy you're going to run those ships pretty hard...five Oilers that are scattered in shipyards around the world”
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Sole US Navy Oiler in the Middle East - USNS Big Horn - Damaged | September 23, 2024— What's Going on With Shipping?Created: 8/10/2026, 10:51:52 PM
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