JS Etajima

JS Etajima is the third ship of the Awaji-class minesweepers of the Japan Maritime [Self-Defense Force].

Construction and career

Etajima was laid down on 22 February 2018 and launched on 12 December 2019 by Japan Marine United Yokohama Shipyard. She was commissioned on 16 March 2021, and she was then incorporated into the Mine Warfare [Force (Japan)|3rd Mine Warfare Group] and deployed to Kure.
On 1 April 2025, Etajima along with JS Bungo arrived at the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka for a goodwill visit scheduled to last until 4 April.