US EditionNavy commissions first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel into service
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The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has put in service the new ship from patrolling of height (OPV) HMAS Arafura, improving the ability to marine patrolling and safety of the national waters. The entry in service of the ship represents the engagement of the RAN in updating the fleet, with the OPV class Arafura destined to support the Strategy of National Defense. In this picture the patrollers class Arafura will work in synergy with the fleet of pat…
Navy commissions first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel into service
HMAS Arafura was commissioned on 28 June at Stirling, near Fremantle in Western Australia. Photos: ADF. The first of six Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) has been commissioned into service with the Royal Australian Navy. HMAS Arafura was commissioned on 28 June at Stirling, near Fremantle in Western Australia, in the presence of Minister for Defence Personnel Matt Keogh and Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond. At 1640 tonnes disp…
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