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Australian Navy's newest ship, ADV Ocean Shield, arrives |
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Navy’s newest ship, Australian Defence Vessel Ocean Shield, has
arrived in Australia. The Government announced earlier this year that
it had purchased the vessel, formerly known as Skandi Bergen, to add
to the Royal Australian Navy's current amphibious ships.
The vessel ensures that Defence has the humanitarian and disaster relief
capability required between now and the arrival of the two new Landing
Helicopter Dock (LHD) ships in the middle of the decade.
It will primarily be used to transport troops and supplies in
support of humanitarian and disaster relief operations domestically
and in the region.
Ocean Shield is able to operate in sub-Antarctic weather conditions
and will be able to undertake patrols in the Southern Ocean providing
surveillance, detection and apprehension of any vessels operating illegally.
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Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Ocean Shield will add to the Royal Australian
Navy’s current amphibious capability. These ships can be used
to transport troops and supplies in support of humanitarian and disaster
relief operations domestically and in the region.
(Picture:
Royal Australian Navy)
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Ocean Shield is the sister ship of the Ocean Protector
which is currently operated by Customs and Border Protection and undertakes
these patrols.
The 6,500 tonne ship is 105m long and 21m wide. It has accommodation
for up to 100 people, more than 1000 metres of deck area, and a helipad.
After Defence introduces the first LHD into service, Ocean Shield will
be transferred to Customs and Border Protection to provide a long term
capability for Customs and Border Protection.
Ocean Shield will join HMAS Tobruk and HMAS Choules in providing Australia’s
amphibious humanitarian and disaster relief capability.
Source: Australian Department of Defence
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