Survey Motor Launch

Four 360 tonne Survey Motor Launches (HMA Ships Paluma, Mermaid, Shepparton and Benalla) are fitted out for work in shallower and more constrained waters. These ships generally operate in pairs and are designed for operations in the shallow waters of northern Australia. Their twin hulls provide good stability in heavy conditions, along with good living room and space below the main deck.

Each Survey Motor Launch carries the latest in survey and computerised hydrographic data processing equipment and is fitted with the latest navigation aids.

Ships

Ship Pennant Class Commissioned
HMAS Benalla A 04 Survey Motor Launch 244797120 March 1990
HMAS Mermaid A 02 Survey Motor Launch 24478654 December 1989
HMAS Paluma A 01 Survey Motor Launch 244758527 February 1989
HMAS Shepparton A 03 Survey Motor Launch 244791624 January 1990
Retrieved from "http://www.navy.gov.au/Survey_Motor_Launch"

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Weapons readiness testing on the F88 Steyr in the tank deck of HMAS Manoora.

Weapons readiness testing on the F88 Steyr in the tank deck of HMAS Manoora.