Royal New Zealand Navy – Auxiliaries and Other Ships

Royal New Zealand Navy Auxiliaries and Other Ships

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Replenishment / Resupply

HMNZS Endeavour A-11 LOA 453′ / 138.1 m TDISP (loaded) 12,300 tons (1988 – 2017)

RIMPAC 2012
HMNZS Endeavour near Aloha Tower, Honululu, RIMPAC 2012 US Navy 619150 New Zealand Defence Force Photo by: LAC Amanda McErlich

HMNZS Endeavour Devonport 2011.jpg

Hydrographic Support or Diving Tenders

Unknown vessel at Naval Dockyard possibly newly commissioned HMNZS Manawanui (2019) originally built 2003 LOA 278′ / 84.7 m TDISP 5,700 tons

HMNZS Manawanui Devonport 2017
Despite the attribution to the new Manawanui, we are doubtful of this identification. This vessel is similar, with the same distinctive paint scheme, but altogether has more structures at the stern.

HMNZS Resolution A-14 (former USN Stalwart-class) (1997-2012) LOA 223′ / 68 m TDISP 2,300 tonsHMNZS Resolution A14 Devonport 2006.jpg

HMNZS Manawanui A-09 (1988 – 2018) LOA 141′ / 43 m TDISP 911 tonsHMNZS Manawanui Devonport 2006

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