Replenishment
With a coastline as long and an area of interest as large as Australia's, our ships have to be able to stay at sea for relatively long periods. In fact, it has long been common practice amongst all of the world's major naval powers for fleet units to be refuelled and replenished at sea.
The Royal Australian Navy's afloat support capability is provided by the ships HMAS Success and HMAS Sirius. The Afloat Support Force provides operational support for the rest of the fleet by providing fuel, food, stores and ammunition, thus significantly extending the RAN's reach and endurance at sea. Both ships are capable of replenishing ships at sea day or night.
Ships
| Ship | Pennant | Class | Commissioned | Decommissioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMAS Sirius | O 266 | Replenishment | 115832880016 September 2006 | |
| HMAS Success | OR 304 | Replenishment | 51456240023 April 1986 | |
| HMAS Westralia | O 195 | Replenishment | 6238584009 October 1989 | 115832880016 September 2006 |
