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Landing craft operated by the Tongan Maritime Force

History
Tonga
NameLate
IdentificationPennant number: C315
General characteristics
Class and typeICO13056 landing craft
Length30 m (98 ft 5 in)
Beam8 m (26 ft 3 in)
Draft1.3 m (4 ft 3 in)
Propulsion2 × Caterpillar C12 C Rating
Speed
  • 6 knots (11 km/h; 6.9 mph) (service speed)
  • 8 knots (15 km/h; 9.2 mph) (top speed)

VOEA Late (C315) is a landing craft operated by the Tongan Maritime Force designed by Australian firm Incat Crowther and built by Forgacs Marine and Defence in Newcastle, New South Wales.

Operational history

During the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai eruption and tsunami, VOEA Late provided logistic support to the outlying islands.

References

  1. "Sea trials nearing completion for Tonga-bound landing barge". ABC News. 31 August 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  2. Seselja, Zed (21 January 2022). "The Australian donated landing craft VOEA Late has been distributing food, water & shelter to communities in Tonga who need them from Australia's pre-positioned supplies" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 March 2022 – via Twitter.


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