HMAS

Yarra

(IV)

HMAS Yarra (IV), the sixth of six Huon Class minehunters built in Newcastle, Australia was commissioned on 1 March 2003. Like her sister ships, Yarra's unique hull design is shock resistant with a low magnetic and acoustic signature. This allows the ship to operate in hostile mine environments. When mine hunting, propulsion and precision manoeuvrability is achieved using retractable thrusters.

The Ship uses variable depth sonar to search for and prosecute mines. Upon detection, the ship deploys the remotely operated Mine Disposal Vehicle (MDV) or clearance divers to identify and neutralise mines. The MDV, equipped with a searchlight, camera, sonar and disposal charge, is controlled from Ship's operations room.

HMAS Yarra's 30mm gun crew defends the ship from a simulated fast boat attack during the Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Task Group certification period.

Sailors from HMAS Yarra take control of the steading line as they deploy the ships SUTEC Double Eagle mine disposal vehicle during mine operations at Exercise DUGONG 2015.

Minehunter Coastal, HMAS Yarra at anchor in the early morning light in Jervis Bay.

HMAS Yarra in transit to Jervis Bay.