New Zealand Navy Ship Sets New Record with 3.5M Litre Refuelling of US Warship in 8.5 Hours
New Zealand Navy’s replenishment vessel completed a refuelling operation for its largest vessel, the USS Boxer, a US Navy Amphibious Assault Ship which received 3,350,000 litres of fuel.
New Zealand Navy’s replenishment vessel completed a refuelling operation for its largest vessel, the USS Boxer, a US Navy Amphibious Assault Ship which received 3,350,000 litres of fuel.
USS Boxer completed its ten-day sailing from San Diego to Hawaii, loaded with ground elements of the USMC 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aircraft, several helicopters and F-35 fighters.
The amphibious vessel and its aircraft both needed refuelling before they could continue across the Pacific.
HMNZS Aotearoa is a 26,000-tonne oiler commissioned in 2020. It is the largest and newest vessel of the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Aotearoa is on Operation Crucible which involves taking part in military exercises and operations showcasing New Zealand’s commitment to world maritime security and stability.