Navy Submarine Undergoing Repairs After Tug Boat Incident

9 November 2010

The Royal Australian Navy submarine HMAS Dechaineux will undergo repairs after an incident involving a civilian tug boat while departing its berth at Fleet Base West in HMAS Stirling.

The submarine was carrying out a routine manoeuvre with the tug when the tug crossed over Dechaineux's stern.

No one was injured but a subsequent inspection has confirmed repairs are needed.

HMAS Dechaineux will undergo repairs over the coming weeks.

As a result, HMAS Dechaineux will withdraw from training exercises off the WA coast.

HMAS Dechaineux was scheduled to participate in Navy's annual anti-submarine warfare exercise off the Western Australia coast. She will be replaced by HMAS Collins which is currently at sea.

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