in Loch Kishorn in Scotland in 1977–1978, and Rangatira housed workers who built Sullom Voe Terminal in the Shetland Islands in 1978–1981. Post World War II USN use A large number of United States Navy barges survived World War II and continued to act in a support role. Some were used by the "Brown Water Navy" of the United States during the Vietnam War as bases for specialized river boats. The barge YRBM-18 (later renamed to APL-55) received the Presidential Unit Citation for service during the Vietnam War from 6 December 1968 to 31 March 1969. The following Yard Repair types have been created: Floating Workshops are YR, 96 built, 24 built before ww2 Repair and Berthing Barges are YRB, 36 built Repair, Berthing and Messing Barges were YRBM, 56 built Dry-Dock Workshops – Hull are YRDH, 8 built Dry-Dock Workshops – Machinery are YRDM, 8 built Radiological Repair Barges are YRR, 14 built. Used to support nuclear plant overhauls of nuclear ships and submarines, also refueling and decontamination of used equipment. The YRB and YRBM barges were renames as Auxiliary Personnel Lighters (APL) and are available to temporarily house personnel off ships. The 70 ships are assigned to the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to bases around the world (Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia; San Diego; Bremerton, Washington ; Mayport, Florida; Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Yokosuka and Sasebo in Japan; and Guam). APL 65 class The United States Navy placed a contract for two APL 65 berthing barges in August 1998 which were delivered to the Navy in November and December 2000. The APL 65 berthing barges include post office, barber shop, bank, classrooms, laundry, medical facilities and fitness services. APL 67 class The older berthing barges are being replaced by five newer ships of the APL 67 class which are being purpose built by VT Halter Marine. The first contract was awarded in September 2018 with APL 67 launched in June 2020 and delivered to the USN in August 2021 followed by APL 68 which was delivered in November 2021. Displacement: 2,744 t Length: Beam Draft Accommodations: 600 (5 Officers, 358 Enlisted) The APL67 fleet is planned to be 14 in total. 26 'medium' APLs are also planned. On 21 November 2022, the Navy accepted APL68, saying it would support the impending USS Harry S. Truman carrier repair cycle. See also Type B ship Floating battery Rhino ferry References External