HMNZS Aotearoa
Type: Support Ship
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: South Korea
Manufacturer: Hyundai Rotem
Overview
South Korean-built naval tanker providing Royal New Zealand Navy with unprecedented logistics capability. HMNZS Aotearoa commissioned 2020 as dedicated underway replenishment ship enabling sustained operations far from New Zealand. Features fuel and cargo capacity supporting frigates and other vessels, ice-strengthened hull for Antarctic operations, helicopter deck, length 173m. First purpose-built naval tanker in New Zealand service providing strategic capability previously requiring foreign assistance. Critical for extended deployments, Antarctic supply missions, humanitarian operations, supporting regional partners. Represents significant New Zealand naval capability investment recognizing operational demands across vast Pacific. Also provides disaster relief capability with cargo holds, medical facilities, helicopter support. Korean construction provided cost-effective solution with technology transfer benefits.
Technical Specifications
| Crew | 80 |
|---|---|
| Type | Naval Replenishment Vessel (AOR) |
| Range | 9,000 nm |
| Speed | 18 knots |
| Length | 173.5 m |
| Capacity | 3,200 tonnes fuel oil + 200 tonnes aviation fuel + stores |
| Helicopter | 2x NH90 operations |
| Displacement | 26,000 tonnes (full load) |
Operators
- New Zealand
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