HMAS Supply (II)

Commissioned on 10 April 2021, HMAS Supply (II) is the lead of two Supply Class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) ships built for the Royal Australian Navy by Spanish shipbuilder, Navantia.

HMAS Supply is the second Royal Australian Navy ship to bear the name after the Tide Class Fleet Tanker, HMAS Supply (I).

The Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) is a class of double-hulled ship built by Spanish shipbuilder, Navantia. The Australian ships are based on the Spanish Navy’s Cantabria Class AORs. AORs carry fuel, dry cargo, water, food, ammunition, equipment and spare parts to provide operational support for deployed naval or combat forces operating far from port for longer periods.

In addition to replenishment, the vessels provide logistics support for the armed forces, combat against environmental pollution at sea, and support humanitarian and disaster relief operations.

Specifications

Commanding OfficerCommander David Clarkson
ClassSupply Class
TypeAuxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR)
Role
  • Fleet oiler
  • Ammunition supply
  • Logistical support
  • Humanitarian and disaster relief
Pennant195
International callsignVKCX
MottoStrengthen the Shield 
Home portFleet Base East 
BuilderNavantia
Laid down18 November 2017
Launched25 November 2018
Launched byJenny Barrett
Commissioned10 April 2021
Displacement
  • 19,500 tonnes
  • 9800 tonnes (full load deadweight)
Length173.9 metres
Beam23 metres
Draught8 metres
Speed20 knots (maximum)
Range11,000 kilometres at 13 knots
Capacity
  • 1450 cubic metres of JP5 jet fuel
  • 8200 cubic metres of marine diesel fuel
  • 1400 cubic metres of fresh water
  • 270 tonnes of ammunition
  • 470 tonnes of provisions
Machinery
  • 2 x MAN 18V 32/40 main engines
  • 4 x MAN 7L21/31 generator sets
Helicopters1 x helicopter
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Function

Auxilliary oiler replenishment