Tenix Defence, Tenix Defence recently delivered the converted commercial tanker DELOS to the Royal Australian Navy at the Australian Marine Complex at Henderson WA, five weeks ahead of schedule.
DELOS will become the naval oiler HMAS SIRIUS, replacing HMAS WESTRALIA.
The $60m contract, awarded in February 2005, included seven major modification packages.
The major package required installation design of the Replenishment at Sea (RAS) capability, including RAS Masts, mechanical and electrical equipment and a control centre. This will allow SIRIUS to receive and distribute fuel, water and hard stores to RAN and allied vessels.
The second major package required a helicopter deck to be designed and integrated onto the stern of the vessel
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