| 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.
Operational history
During the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai eruption and tsunami, VOEA Late provided logistic support to the outlying islands.
References
- "Sea trials nearing completion for Tonga-bound landing barge". ABC News. 31 August 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- Seselja, Zed (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.
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