VOEA Late
| History | |
|---|---|
 Tonga | |
| Name | Late |
| Identification | Pennant number: C315 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | ICO13056 landing craft |
| Length | 30 m (98 ft 5 in) |
| Beam | 8 m (26 ft 3 in) |
| Draft | 1.3 m (4 ft 3 in) |
| Propulsion | 2 × Caterpillar C12 C Rating |
| Speed |
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VOEA Late (C315) is a landing craft operated by the Tongan Maritime Force designed by Australian firm Incat Crowther and built by Forgacs Marine and Defence in Newcastle, New South Wales.[1]
Operational history
During the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai eruption and tsunami, VOEA Late provided logistic support to the outlying islands.[2]
References
- ^ "Sea trials nearing completion for Tonga-bound landing barge". ABC News. 31 August 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ Seselja, Zed [@ZedSeselja] (21 January 2022). "The Australian donated landing craft VOEA Late has been distributing food, water & shelter to communities in Tonga who need them from Australia's pre-positioned supplies" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 March 2022 – via Twitter.