Australia Commissions Second Offshore Patrol Vessel HMAS Eyre-204

01 Juni 2026

HMAS Eyre-204 Offshore Patrol Vessel (photo: Civmec, Aus DoD)

On Saturday 30 May 2026, Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (ACOPV) Eyre was Commissioned into service in a ceremony at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. 

HMAS Eyre is the second of class, and will now operate as His Majesty’s Australian Ship (HMAS). 

A further four ACOPVs will be brought into service, with the first two built at Osborne Naval Shipyard, and a further four to be constructed at Henderson, Western Australia. 

Together with the evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats, the vessels will play a key role in Navy’s contribution to helping patrol and secure Australia’s maritime borders.

(Aus DoD)