Defence: Submarines

Senator Johnston asked the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 11 January 2010:

(1) For the period 1 July to 30 September 2009: (a) which submarines in the Royal Australian Navy fleet were non-operational; and (b) for each submarine that was non‑operational, what was the reason for its non-operational status.

Senator Faulkner - The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows:

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   1. HMA Submarines Collins, Dechaineux, Rankin, Sheean and Waller
   2. HMA Submarine Collins was in Adelaide conducting defect rectification. HMA Submarine Waller was alongside Fleet Base West conducting a planned maintenance period and defect rectification. HMA Submarines Dechaineux and Sheean were undergoing Full Cycle Docking in Adelaide as part of the planned maintenance and upgrade cycle. HMA Submarine Rankin was in Adelaide awaiting start of its Full Cycle Docking.

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