One of largest ships in Australian history recycled after 15 years of service

One of the largest vessels in Australian history, HMAS Sirius, has been recycled.

After 15 years’ service as a Royal Australian Navy fuel tanker, and two years since its decommissioning at HMAS Stirling, Perth, in December 2021, the ship has now become scrap metal.

Sirius is the largest vessel to be dismantled in Australia, with industry partner Birdon Group carrying out the process at the Australian Maritime Complex facility near Perth.

Originally purchased by the government on June 3...