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Collins worck good now, a new 5th crew ! but neeed at less 6.

HMAS Farncomb: another success story of the Coles Review

The Submarine Arm has been bolstered with the return of HMAS Farncomb to the Fleet after a successful full cycle docking.

Farncomb is the first of the Collins class to operate under the new operational cycle of 10 years in operation and two in dock.

Not only was the occasion a validation of the new maintenance cycle, but delivery of an upgraded Farncomb as the fifth submarine in Fleet Service also marked a key milestone in the increased availability and lethality of our Submarine Force as the nations principle strategic deterrent.

Commander Submarine Force, Captain Matt Buckley, announced Training Authority - Submarines had trained a record number of new submariners during the last year.

Recently qualified submariners have joined with the experienced members of Farncomb under the seasoned eye of Commander Ian Bray who recently achieved his own personal milestone when awarded the Federation Star clasp to the Defence Long Service Medal for 40 years’ service.

With the delivery of Farncomb to the fleet and standing up a fifth submarine crew, the Force has increased the number of active Submarines which was a key outcome from the Coles Review, a study into the sustainment of Australia's strategic Collins Class Submarine capability.

This ‘Five Boat Force’ is also a positive indicator towards the effectiveness of the Submarine Workforce Growth Strategy.

It assists in Navy’s capacity to train new personnel to serve in Submarine Force where they will operate state of the art equipment with an increasing operational tempo and presence in the Indo-Pacific Theatre.

Able Seaman Acoustic Warfare Analyst Submariner Mitchell Cowling said that the crew were excited to put the boat through her paces prior to full operational status in early 2017.

“We as a crew have made some very positive steps forward and well on our way to achieving Mariners Skills Evaluation in late July.

“It’s encouraging seeing the progress we’ve made since January, and we look forward to sailing from Adelaide as a worked up crew,” said Able Seaman Cowling.

Farncomb will soon be put to sea for the first time with her new crew and working towards an exciting program later in the year.

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I didn' t undestand you.

But yes now these SSK after modernization worck good now minimum in general 2 deployed.

In more enough quiet, good sonar, 22 weapons one the SSK the most armed, capable.
 
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Jura said:
LOL really?
Built: 14 February 1990 – 18 March 2003
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The Collins class had numerous problems...some technical, others even down to not having the manpower to man them.

At one point, only three could be available to deploy...and two of those has technical issues keeping them in port...so only one, actually the Farncomb could.

Lots of work and money was spent to address these issues.

The design, once all of these bugs have been worked out, as Forbin says, is a very decent SSK design.

Now, most issues have been addressed, and since 2012 they have been able to establish relatively normal rotation schedules.

...just in time for their DCNS, Shortfin Barracuda replacement to be announced this year! LOL!

But that will take time...with the first one coming on board in the late 2020s or as late as 2030. So the fix to the Collins class was critical to get them through the next 13-14 years.
 
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Jeff Head said:
The design, once all of these bugs have been worked out, as Forbin says, is a very decent SSK design.

Now, most issues have been addressed, and since 2012 they have been able to establish relatively normal rotation schedules.

...just in time for their DCNS, Shortfin Barracuda replacement to be announced this year! LOL!

But that will take time...with the first one coming on board in the late 2020s or as late as 2030. So the fix to the Collins class was critical to get them through the next 13-14 years.
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And yes :D

Obviously anormal many improvments necessary but on the fund this SSK is not also bad as many thought...

For evidence he had improved coz he is big the more big SSK except Japanese and they are room.
Now capable with also a very good electronic especialy sonar.

Now 4/6 available minimum 2 deployed with 5 possible after 6 crew, 3 deployed.

For problems exist also Canadians Victoria/Upholder and again actually :rolleyes:
But for one other reason bad stored during 10 years.
 
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FORBIN said:
And yes :D

Obviously anormal many improvments necessary but on the fund this SSK is not also bad as many thought...

For evidence he had improved coz he is big the more big SSK except Japanese and they are room.
Now capable with also a very good electronic especialy sonar.

Now 4/6 available minimum 2 deployed with 5 possible after 6 crew, 3 deployed.
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Exactly.

The Australians know what they are about...even when mistakes are made, they react to them and ultimately produce a good fix.

This one has taken some time it is true...but I too believe they have come out of it alright.
 
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SouthernSky said:
HMAS Rankin recently returned from a record breaking nine month deployment. The class has certainly come along in leaps and bounds in recent years.

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That's an outstanding achievement, particularly for an SSK.

They exercised with the USN and JMSDF during their extended voyage.

Way to go down under!

Here's another stroy about it:

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