- Author
- A.N. Other and NHSA Webmaster
- Subjects
- History - general
- Tags
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- RAN Ships
- HMAS Stirling (Shore establishment)
- Publication
- March 1994 edition of the Naval Historical Review (all rights reserved)
The new 310 metre long two-level fleet pier and the redevelopment of the small craft harbour have vastly increased the wharf and berthing space available to surface ships and submarines at HMAS Stirling.
Another major addition has been the RAN Submarine Training and Systems Centre, purpose-built to train personnel for the new Collins-class submarines which will be entering service over the next few years. HMAS Stirling’s workshops and stores complexes have the facilities to maintain the wide range of equipment on modern naval vessels from electronics, optics and precision machining to heavy steelplate work for hull repairs. The base’s supply system is fully computerised.
Supporting the Navy’s emphasis on physical fitness, sporting and recreational facilities at Fleet Base West are of a very high standard. Among the facilities included are a gymnasium, squash courts, Olympic size swimming pool and various playing fields.
By the year 2000 it is planned to have half of the Australian Fleet homeport at Fleet Base West, including all six of the new Collins-class submarines.