noun
mine warfare vessel
A military vessel designed for mine warfare operations, such as minelaying or minesweeping.
機雷艦艇は海上自衛隊の重要な戦力の一つです。
Mine warfare vessels are one of the important assets of the Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Compound of 機雷 (mine, as in naval mine) and 艦艇 (naval vessel). The term is a modern military classification.