Stuart Robert (Fadden, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence Science, Technology and Personnel) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister for Defence, in writing, on 22 August 2011:

(1) Is the Australian Submarine Rescue Vehicle REMORA currently operational; if so, at what capacity;

if not, (a) when was it last operational, and at what capacity, and (b) how long would it take to restore it to full capacity, what would such restoration involve, and at what cost.

(2) When REMORA was last operational, how many hours did it take for it to reach 'readiness' (ie, full capability).

(3) What is the maximum certified depth that REMORA can operate at, and is REMORA currently certified to operate at that depth; if not, at what maximum certified depth can REMORA currently operate.

(4) What is the maximum number of rescued submariners REMORA is certified to hold and/or transport at any given time.

(5) Who owns REMORA and all of its associated support equipment.

(6) What sum does it cost to maintain REMORA in a fully operational state and inclusive of the costs of maintenance, real estate, personnel and running.

(7) When does the current contract for the provision of submarine escape and rescue services expire.

(8) Is Defence aware of any other companies (a) within Australia, and (b) overseas, that can provide a similar service to that provided by the current contractor; if so, what are the names of these companies.

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