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NOTE: Updated, re-titled, thread. Please scroll down for the latest updates.

Good news for a South Korean shipbuilder and the Royal New Zealand Navy:

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HHI in frame for New Zealand tanker programme
Richard Scott, London - IHS Jane's Navy International
03 March 2016
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HHI has been downselected as preferred bidder for New Zealand's Maritime Sustainment Capability project
A contract award is expected in mid-2016 subject to government approvals

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is poised to win the race to build a new fleet tanker for the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN).
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More with this update:

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New Zealand confirms South Korea's HHI for fleet tanker programme
Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
18 July 2016


New Zealand selects Hyundai Heavy Industries for its fleet tanker replacement programme
The vessel will be ice-strengthened for operations in the Southern Ocean and Antarctica

The New Zealand government has approved the acquisition of new fleet tanker for the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) for NZD493 million (USD349 million), the country's minister for defence, Gerry Brownlee, announced on 18 July.

The platform, which will replace the RNZN's 30-year old HMNZS Endeavour , will be built by South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and is expected to be delivered in 2020.
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New Zealand picks Saab communications system for future fleet tanker

The Royal New Zealand Navy has contracted Saab to deliver their TactiCall communications system for New Zealand’s future fleet tanker.

The new Maritime Sustainment Capability vessel, HMNZS Aotearoa, will be fitted with the integrated communications system which interconnects communication technologies regardless of radio band, frequency or hardware.

Electronic Navigation Ltd (ENL) will provide in-service support as Saab’s partner in New Zealand.

“This is our first sale in the region for a newly-built naval ship. The cooperation and strong partnership with ENL solidifies our presence in New Zealand,” says Ellen Molin, Head of business area Support and Services.

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Construction begins!

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HHI Cut 1st Steel of Royal New Zealand Navy Future HMNZS Aotearoa Tanker

February 2018
Posted On Sunday, 11 February 2018 11:49

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) started construction of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) future fleet tanker HMNZS Aotearoa. The first steel cutting ceremony took place on January 31st 2018 at HHI's Ulsan shipyard in South Korea.

HMNZS Aotearoa will replace the fleet tanker HMNZS Endeavour that decommissions next year after more than 30 years of loyal service. Aotearoa will boast state of the art design and capability features including ice-strengthening and ‘winterisation’ features for operations in Antarctica. She will also be able to carry 12 containers of supplies and have the ability to produce 100 tonnes of fresh water each day which will make her invaluable when providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief.

She will carry 8,000 tonnes of diesel fuel which is enough to ‘fill up’ a frigate like Te Mana or Te Kaha 13.87 times. And she’ll be able to carry and operate a RNZAF NH90 helicopter. Aotearoa will have a core crew of 64 plus 11 flight crew.

The 24,000-tonne vessel is set to become the largest vessel ever operated by the Royal New Zealand Navy. It will be launched in March next year, and enter service in 2020.

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Wow. To think I only started this thread two to three years ago and already they're going to launch, compared to how long it's taking for Canada's own AOR program.

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New Zealand Navy’s biggest vessel ready for launch in South Korea
The future HMNZS Aotearoa, the biggest ever vessel to be built for the Royal New Zealand Navy, is taking shape and is ready for launch in South Korea.
Aetorea is being constructed at Hyundai Heavy Shipbuilding’s Ulsan shipyard and is scheduled to be launched within the next two weeks, according to the New Zealand Navy.
The launch will take place some nine months after the tanker’s keel was laid in August 2018.
Aotearoa represents the first of a new fleet of RNZN ships built specifically to address the global requirements of the New Zealand Defence Force and government agencies for deployment from Antarctica to the Arabian Gulf.
HMNZS Aotearoa is designed to provide logistical support to New Zealand and coalition maritime, land and air units.
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A belated post, but still a milestone for the RNZN:

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New Zealand’s largest-ever navy ship christened as ‘Aotearoa'
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From left, Captain Simon Rooke, who will be the Commanding Officer of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s newest ship, Aotearoa, Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy and Chief of Navy Rear Admiral David Proctor at the ship’s naming ceremony yesterday at the Hyundai Shipyard in South Korea. Source: Supplied
New Zealand’s largest Navy ship was christened yesterday in Ulsan, South Korea, with Govenor-General Dame Patsy Reddy naming it ‘Aotearoa’.
Dame Patsy said in a statement that she was proud to be given the honour of sponsoring Aotearoa and naming her.
“Aotearoa will carry the name of our country to all corners of the world, and I’m sure the ship and her crew will bring credit to all New Zealanders,” she said.
Aotearoa is the longest ship the Royal New Zealand Navy has ever had in its fleet at 176 metres long.
Aotearoa will operate as a fleet tanker and a supply ship.
It will be able to produce about 100,000 litres of fresh water each day.
Aotearoa will sail to New Zealand in the second quarter of 2020, where she will be formally commissioned at the Devonport Naval Base.

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