Wallaby-class water and fuel lighter
 A Wallaby-class lighter in 2008 | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Wallaby-class water and fuel lighter |
| Builders: | Williamstown Naval Dockyard |
| Operators: | |
| Cost: | $7,000,000 |
| Built: | 1978-1984 |
| In service: | 1981–current |
| Completed: | 4 |
| Active: | 4 |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement: | 210 tons, 1100 tons (loaded) |
| Length: | 38 metres (125 ft) |
| Beam: | 9.8 metres (32 ft) |
| Draft: | 3.8 metres (12 ft) |
| Propulsion: | 2 x G.E.C Harbourmaster Units |
| Armament: | None |
The Wallaby-class water and fuel lighter is class of four Australian-built lighters which have supported the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) since 1981.[1] The vessels were originally operated by the RAN, but were transferred to DMS Maritime after 1997.
Their main role is to transport diesel fuel and desalinated water and remove sulage and ballast waters for the RAN, though they can also be used to control oil spills.[2]
The Wallaby-class craft are scheduled to be disposed of other the next few years, with replacement water fuel lighters proposed by DMS Maritime.
Ships
| Name | Builder | Laid Down | Launched | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallaby (8002) | Williamstown Dockyard | 1978 | 1983 | Based at Sydney |
| Wombat (8003) | Williamstown Dockyard | 1978 | 1983 | Based at Sydney |
| Wyulda (8004) | Williamstown Dockyard | 1982 | 1984 | Based at HMAS Stirling |
| Warrigal (8001) | Williamstown Dockyard | 1982 | 1984 | Based at Jervis Bay |
Citations
References
- Wertheim, Eric (2007). The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World. Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-59114-955-X.
- Wilson, Michael (1994). Profile No. 4, Royal Australian Navy 21st century warships. Marrickville, New South Wales: Topmill. ISBN 0-646-22841-2.
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