Australia’s newest warship is undergoing emergency mechanical repairs to address “engine defects”, at the same time the navy’s only other supply class vessel remains out of service.
HMAS Stalwart, which was commissioned into service less than three years ago, has extended a port visit to Darwin as Defence investigates the extent of problems on board.
The ship the second and final Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) ship built in Spain for the Royal Australian Navy, and is supposed to carry fuel, ammunition, and other supplies for deployed combat forces, as well as providing logistics.
its sister ship, HMAS Supply, which was taken to Sydney’s Garden Island naval base to be repaired under warranty.
During a Senate estimates hearing earlier this month, senior navy figures revealed that HMAS Supply could remain out of service for another year despite already being sidelined for 14 months.
+ There are no comments
Add yours