Defence can confirm that HMAS Adelaide experienced a power outage this week. Back-up power was activated to restore essential systems. The situation was closely monitored with the safety of the ship and the embarked personnel of highest priority.
Following a number of incorrect reports regarding HMAS Adelaide, Defence is confirming the following:
- Essential functions such as refrigeration and sanitation systems are up and running;
- Food supplies were not adversely affected as a result of the power outage;
- HMAS Adelaide was not under tow, nor was it under tow while in or near Tonga; and
- Air conditioning is operational in most areas of the ship.
The power outage has not affected Australia’s ability to support requests from the Government of Tonga to assist their recovery efforts.
Civilian specialists are on route to conduct an assessment of the affected systems.
