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Hydrographic Service

HMAS Benalla makes its final approach into HMAS Cairns, Queensland. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Able Seaman Lauren Pugsley.
History News Royal Australian Navy 

HMA Ships Benalla and Shepparton decommissioned

23/06/202327/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3068 Views 0 Comments HMAS Benalla, HMAS Cairns, HMAS Shepparton, Hydrographic Service

Remotely controlled unmanned vessels with autopilot capabilities will replace two naval ships, with the decommissioning of HMA Ships Benalla and

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Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

RAN LADS on Kiwi hydro survey

01/12/201601/12/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4657 Views 1 Comment Hydrographic Service, Laser Airborne Depth Sounder (LADS)

The Royal Australian Navy Laser Airborne Depth Sounder Flight will arrive in New Zealand today to assist with disaster relief efforts off

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