HMNZS Canterbury Arrived in Singapore for Refurbishment Work

16 Agustus 2021

HMNZS Canterbury arrived in Singapore (photo : RNZN)

After a two week transit, HMNZS Canterbury arrived at Sembawang in Singapore this week.

A team of medical staff met the ship and conducted full COVID-19 testing on the crew - who all returned negative tests.

Canterbury will shortly sail down to the shipyard in the Benoir Sector where her significant refurbishment will begin.

As our go-to amphibious military sealift vessel tasked with everything from disaster response in the Pacific to joint operations in the Southern Ocean, the refurbishment will ensure Canterbury is match fit for whatever purpose she is required.

HMNZS Canterbury when start sail from New Zealand (photo : RNZN)

 

Our Navy’s work horse is sailing to Singapore for over 80,000 hours of refurbishment and deep level maintenance, including:

-Replacing the underwater hull coatings

-Removing and maintaining the prop shafts, rudder stocks, underwater valves and more

-Refurbishing and modernising the embarked forces heads and bathrooms

-Lifting and replacing the galley floor

Canterbury has sailed the equivalent of four times around the world since her last five-year docking. The ship is the main platform we use to assist during cyclone season in the Islands to help our Pacific neighbours. And that’s why we’re investing significantly in the vessel’s refurbishment to keep it fit for her purpose.

(RNZN)