Support
Support ships are designed to operate in the open ocean in a variety of sea states to provide general support to either combatant forces or shore based establishments. They include smaller auxiliaries which, by the nature of their duties, leave inshore waters.
Vessels
| Vessel | Pennant | Classification | Class | Commissioned | Decommissioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMAS Leeuwin | A 245 | Surveying Ship (AGS) | Leeuwin Class | 2451691.527 May 2000 | |
| HMAS Melville | A 246 | Surveying Ship (AGS) | Leeuwin Class | 2451691.527 May 2000 | |
| HMAS Paluma | A 01 | Surveying Ship, Coastal (AGSC) | Paluma Class | 2447584.527 February 1989 | |
| HMAS Mermaid | A 02 | Surveying Ship, Coastal (AGSC) | Paluma Class | 2447864.54 December 1989 | |
| HMAS Shepparton | A 03 | Surveying Ship, Coastal (AGSC) | Paluma Class | 2447915.524 January 1990 | |
| HMAS Benalla | A 04 | Surveying Ship, Coastal (AGSC) | Paluma Class | 2447970.520 March 1990 |
