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Monday, November 22, 2010

Navy submarine fleet on the prowl off the coast of Western Australia

Collins class submarineThe Royal Australian Navy has three Collins class submarines at sea, with HMAS Dechaineux and HMAS Collins sailing from their base at Fleet Base West at HMAS Stirling for Anti Submarine Warfare exercises.

ASWEX is an important exercise in the Royal Australian Navy’s annual calendar, bringing together frigates, replenishment ships, Navy aircraft and submarines as well as aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force.

HMAS Collins had been visiting the east coast of Australia but has returned to her home port to participate in ASWEX. Collins steamed over 10,400 nautical miles around Australia, with port visits in five states and territories. She also qualified 20 new submariners and had 17 sailors complete professional development qualifications.

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