HMAS SHEPPARTON (A03)
HMAS Shepparton
Summary Of HMAS Shepparton
HMAS Shepparton (A03) is one of four purpose built Paluma-Class Survey Motor Launches operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), and sister ship to the HMAS Benella.
With the motto ‘By Wisdom And Courage’ HMAS Shepparton like all four 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
2011 – HMAS Shepparton was one of the three RAN vessels deployed to survey Morton Bay and the Brisbane River for submerged debris as apart of the Australian Defence Force response to the 2010-11 Queensland Floods for Operation Queensland Flood Assist.
2012 – Completion of Exercise Triton Thunder
2013 – Participated in the International Fleet Review held in Sydney
Additional Information/ Removed Systems
Fluids: No fuel, fresh water tanks and dirty oil tanks are empty.
Air Conditioning: System has no refrigerant charge, it has an inert holding gas in the system.
Systems Removed: Navy Specific Systems, Survey Systems, Digital Voice Recording, Computerised Navigational System, HR Radios, Life Rafts, Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Damage Control Gear.
NOTE: All systems that were incomplete from HMAS Shepparton’s last maintenance period are on board with the parts located within the same area as those systems.
Expressions Of Interest
Prospective buyers are invited to submit their highest and best offer to purchase HMAS Shepparton and/or HMAS Benalla prior to 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.
Profile View | Plan View | Section View
Technical Drawing #2
Varying views of Paluma-Class Plans
Main Deck Plan
Technical Drawing #3
The principal deck of a Paluma-Class Vessel
Customer Reviews
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