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Thursday, June 21, 2012

The RAN landing ship HMAS Choules, bought from UK last year may need major repair

HMAS Choules (L100) (ex RFA Largs Bay)Australian news media today reported that the Navy’s new landing ship HMAS Choules, which was bought from the UK last year, may need a major repair.

The media reported that defects were detected in the propulsion system of the vessel, and it may be out of action for as much as 12 months.

RAN had bought the amphibious landing ship last year, which was then celebrated as one of the most significant purchases by the Navy.

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