HMAS BENALLA (A04)
HMAS Benalla
Summary
HMAS Benalla (A04) is one of four purpose built Paluma-Class Survey Motor Launches operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), and sister ship to the HMAS Shepparton.
With the motto ‘We Lead Others Follow’ HMAS Benalla like all other procured Paluma-Class vessels were manufactured by Eglo Engineering, Adelaide.
The (RAN) used Paluma-Class Vessels for Hydrographic Surveys in shallow waters around Northern Australia, primarily in the Great Barrier Reef.
- Twin hulls provide good stability in heavy conditions
- Steel hull with an aluminium super structure
- Good living space below the main deck
- The Catamaran Hill sits well out of the water only drawing 2.2 metres - favourable in shallowing and reef waters where the ships were required to operate.
Operational History
2013 – HMAS Benalla actively participated in the International Fleet Review held in Sydney.
2012 – Completion of Exercise Triton Thunder.
Additional Information/ Removed Systems
Fluids: No fuel, fresh water tanks and dirty oil tanks are empty.
Systems Removed: Navy Specific Systems, Survey Systems, Digital Voice Recording, Computerised Navigational System, HR Radios, Life Rafts, Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Damage Control Gear.
Description/ Listing
Buyers are invited to submit their highest and best offer to purchase HMAS Benalla, HMAS Shepparton, or both prior the closing date. Please note that these vessels have been significantly harvested for parts and equipment and may no longer be operational. Full details can be found on the sales listing page HERE.
Technical Drawings
Bridge Deck Plan
Technical Drawing #1
The deck area including the helm and navigation station, and where the Officer of the Deck/Watch will be found on a Paluma-Class Vessel
Profile View | Plan View | Section View
Technical Drawing #2
Varying views of a Paluma-Class Vessel
Main Deck Plan
Technical Drawing #3
The principal deck of a Paluma-Class Vessel
Customer Reviews
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