![]() ![]() ![]() Manoora then embarked a large quantity of excess ammunition and general cargo via stern door marriage with the landing craft heavy HMAS Betano. On 17 April 2000 she commenced her first operational task when she anchored in Dili Harbour (East Timor) to offload civil aid material and two passenger vehicles. Once these were completed she commenced first of class flying trials with Sea King and Blackhawk helicopters. After completing workups in February-March 2000 Manoora embarked soldiers from the 4th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment for amphibious trials in early April. In January 2000, Manoora joined the fleet, beginning a commission in the RAN that would see her actively participate in national and coalition operations which spanned from the Western Pacific to the Middle East. Note the addition of the 70 tonne crane, significant alterations to the bow and additional superstructure amidships. HMAS Manoora before and after her conversion. ![]()
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