Naval Support Forces
Roles
- Replenishment
- Patrol and Presence
- Government and Community Support
- Logistic Support for Deployed Military Forces
- Tactical sealift, disaster relief, humanitarian relief operations, peace support operations, military training and support activities, and development assistance support in the South Pacific.
Major Units
- 1 x Replenishment Ship - (HMNZS Endeavour)
- 1 x Multi-Role Vessel (Amphibious Sealift Ship) – HMNZS CANTERBURY
The provision of the Fleet Replenishment Ship (HMNZS ENDEAVOUR) and Multi-Role Vessel [HMNZS CANTERBURY] prepared to conduct maritime logistic support and amphibious sealift operations for deployed military forces, and contributions by the Naval Support Forces to a range of services provided to Government and the community. Until the Multi-Role Vessel has been accepted into service, the NZDF’s sealift capability will be by charter. [HMNZS CANTERBURY is due to enter service in February 2007].
HMNZS Endeavour, using its underway-refuelling capability, acts as a force multiplier by extending the range and endurance of the Naval Combat Force and also of allied and coalition forces.