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Commissioned on 23 September 2017, HMAS Hobart (III) is the first of 3 ships of the Hobart Class guided missile destroyers (DDG). Hobart Class DDGs are based on the Navantia-designed F100 frigate and fitted with the Aegis Combat System. The Air…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-hobart-iii
Commissioned on 18 May 2020, HMAS Sydney (V) is the last of 3 ships of the Hobart Class guided missile destroyers (DDG). Hobart Class DDGs are based on the Navantia-designed F100 frigate and fitted with the Aegis Combat System. The Air Warfare…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-sydney-v
Commissioned on 23 February 2001, HMAS Sheean is the fifth of the 6 Collins Class submarines to enter service in the Royal Australian Navy. Based at Fleet Base West in Western Australia, they are a formidable element in Australia's defence…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-sheean
Built by Tenix Defence Systems in Williamstown, Victoria, HMAS Perth (III) is the eighth Anzac Class frigate based on the German Meko 200 frigate. Anzac Class is a long-range frigate capable of air defence, surface and undersea warfare, surveillance…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-perth-iii
Built by Tenix Defence Systems in Williamstown, Victoria, HMAS Paramatta (IV) is the fifth of 8 Anzac Class frigates based on the German Meko 200 frigate. Anzac Class is a long-range frigate capable of air defence, surface and undersea warfare,…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-parramatta-iv
Built by Tenix Defence Systems in Williamstown, Victoria, HMAS Stuart (III) is the fourth of 8 Anzac Class frigates based on the German Meko 200 frigate. Anzac Class is a long-range frigate capable of air defence, surface and undersea warfare,…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-stuart-iii
Commissioned on 27 May 2000, HMAS Leeuwin is named after Cape Leeuwin, on the south-western tip of Western Australia.
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) currently uses the Leeuwin Class survey ships (AGS). Leeuwin Class ships, HMAS Leeuwin and Melville…
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Commissioned on 4 May 2002, HMAS Diamantina (II) is the fifth of 6 Huon Class minehunter coastal (MHC) vessels. The Huon Class MHC was designed in Italy as the Gaeta Class for the Italian Navy. The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Huon Class includes…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-diamantina-ii
Commissioned in December 2011, HMAS Choules is an amphibious Bay Class landing ship dock (LSD) ship based on the Royal Schelde Enforcer design. It is a 16,000 tonne ship capable of carrying over 300 troops, 23 Abrams tanks, 150 light trucks and 2…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-choules
Commissioned on 7 July 2007, HMAS Childers is an Armidale Class patrol boat built by Austal Ships, Freemantle. Armidale Class patrol boats are highly capable and versatile warships which are able to conduct a wide variety of missions and tasks.…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-childers
HMAS Cape Capricorn is the fourth of 8 Evolved Cape Class patrol boats introduced into service to replace the Armidale Class patrol boat capability. The vessels were acquired to continue Navy’s contribution to the nation’s fisheries protection,…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-cape-capricorn
The Royal Australian Navy operates a small fleet of 8 Fantome Class survey motor boats (SMB). These hydrographic survey boats operate from the Leeuwin Class surveying ships (AGS).
The SMB fleet comprises of the:
SMB 1006 Fantome
SMB 1007 Meda
SMB…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/survey-motor-boat-smb
The 5-inch/54-calibre (Mk 45) lightweight gun is a modern naval artillery gun mount consisting of a 5-inch (127 mm) L54 Mark 19 gun on the Mark 45 mount. It is designed to be used for naval gunfire support and against surface targets.
The gun…
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The Hunter Class frigate, which is a modified version of BAE System’s Type 26 frigate, will be one of the most advanced anti-submarine warships in the world. The 6 Hunter Class frigates will be built in Australia by ASC Shipbuilding (now known as…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hunter-class-frigate
The rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) provides Royal Australian Navy surface combatants with an over the horizon interception and boarding capability. The RHIB can seat up to 10 personnel, however the forward 6 seats can be removed to make room…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/rigid-hulled-inflatable-boat-rhib
The Royal Australian Navy's light utility boats are used for hydrographic survey support, training, and light utility tasks.
Specifications
Type: general purpose vessel
Role:
hydrographic survey support
training
light utility tasks
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/light-utility-boat-lub
The LCM-1E is a class of amphibious mechanised landing craft (LCM) manufactured by Navantia who also build the landing helicopter dock (LHD) hulls. Landing craft (LLC) are purpose built for the LHD.
The LLC is intended to deliver troops and…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/lhd-landing-craft-llc
The Royal Australian Navy has operated a number of landing craft, vehicle and personnel (LCVP) since 1993. Built by Geraldton Boat Builders, the LCVP can carry up to 36 personnel or a Land Rover with a half-ton trailer. One LCVP is held in reserve…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/landing-craft-vehicle-personnel-lcvp
The Royal Australian Navy uses the six-person Zodiac Mark 2 Grand Raider (Zodiac MK2) general purpose inflatable boat (GPIB). It is used in open seas or closed waters during clearance diving operations, reconnaissance, as a tender, landings or troop…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/general-purpose-inflatable-boat
The Admiral’s Barge is one of 2 vessels belonging to the VIP Boat Squadron. Commissioned in 1993, built by Norman R Wright & Sons in Brisbane, the Admiral’s Barge is the third vessel to carry the name.
The barge is seen in service around Sydney…
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Sail training ship (STS) Young Endeavour is Australia's sail training flagship. Young Endeavour was gifted to the people of Australia by the British government in 1988 to celebrate Australia's bicentenary.
Although operated by the Royal Australian…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/sts-young-endeavour
The submarine intervention gear ships, Merchant Vessel (MV) Besant and MV Stoker, are the latest enhancements to Navy’s submarine search and rescue capability. Stoker is operated by DMS Maritime. It embarks the LR5 submarine rescue system…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/mv-stoker
The submarine intervention gear ships, Merchant Vessel (MV) Besant and MV Stoker, are the latest enhancements to Navy’s submarine search and rescue capability. Besant is operated by DMS Maritime.
MV Besant is named after the Commanding Officer…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/mv-besant
The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) navigation training vessel, Merchant Vessel (MV) Mercator, is a modified Pacific Class patrol boat. Purpose built for navigation training by Tenix Marine in Western Australia, it was launched in October 1998 to…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/mv-mercator
Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Ocean Protector is a Romanian-built, former remotely operated vehicle support vessel launched on 28 January 2007. Ocean Protector entered service, under charter from DOF Subsea, for the Australian Customs and Border…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/adv-ocean-protector
Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Cape Inscription is a Cape Class patrol boat introduced into service to supplement the Armidale Class patrol boat capability. It is one of Navy’s principal contributions to the nation’s fisheries protection,…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/adv-cape-inscription
Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Cape Fourcroy is a Cape Class patrol boat introduced into service to supplement the Armidale Class patrol boat capability. It is one of Navy’s principal contributions to the nation’s fisheries protection, immigration…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/adv-cape-fourcroy
Commissioned on 10 July 1999, HMAS Waller is the third of the 6 Collins Class submarines to enter service in the Royal Australian Navy. Based at Fleet Base West in Western Australia, they are a formidable element in Australia's defence capability.…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-waller
Commissioned on 10 April 2021, HMAS Supply (II) is the lead of 2 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…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-supply-ii
Commissioned on 13 November 2021, HMAS Stalwart (III) is the second and final Supply Class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) ship built for the Royal Australian Navy. HMAS Stalwart (III) is the third Royal Australian Navy ship to bear the name…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-stalwart-iii