Puyallup (YT‑806) is a United States Navy Valiant-class harbor tug. The tugboat is named for the people of the Puyallup tribe.
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Construction
The contract for Puyallup was awarded 8 October 2010. She was laid down 1 March 2010 by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp., Tacoma, Washington and launched 6 November 2010.
Operational history
Puyallup was delivered to the Navy at Yokosuka and is assigned to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka.
She currently holds the title of "The Ready Tug" at Port Operations due to her reliability and sustained operational status.
She is one of four Valiant-Class Harbor Tugs stationed at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka.