| Description | Remedial Action |
| Completion of the ACPB Extended Rectification Periods | HMAS GLENELG underwent an Extended Rectification Period in 2008 where all major build related defects were rectified. The modifications were trialled and refined during 2009 and a program is now underway to bring the remaining vessels up to the GLENELG product baseline. To date HMA Ships MARYBOROUGH, CHILDERS and ARMIDALE have completed rectification work with the last vessel due to be completed in December 2011. |
| Installation of the modified fuel treatment and filtration systems. | The major cause of the original high pressure (HP) fuel pump failures was resolved by a combination of system redesign and revised operating procedures. Shrouds have been fitted to the fuel pumps to mitigate risk should a failure occur. Modified fuel oil purifier sets have also been trialledon two vessels and results indicate that the modifications have been successful in reducing the amount of returned fuel and in preventing the shearing of excess fuel which contributed to the cloudy fuel issue. These purifier sets will now be fitted across the Class as equipment delivery and suitable maintenance periods allow. The cause of recent fuel pump failures thought to be a lack of lubrication is still being investigated. However, these failures are not related to the previously identified water in fuel problems. |
| Limitations on the use of ACPB Austere Accommodation due to Toxic Hazard. | HMAS GLENELG had exhaust system modifications implemented during the Extended Rectification Period in 2008 including modifications to the black/grey water system. A gas ingestion trial undertaken in 2009 found no traces of toxic gases and confirmed that the modifications have been successful in overcoming exhaust ingestion into the Austere Accommodation (AAC). These changes have now been completed on HMA Ships MARYBOROUGH, CHILDERS and ARMIDALE . Modifications to the H2S and CO sensors and connection to Marinelink were also completed in all vessels. This has enabled Navy to lift the restrictions on the use of the AAC on the first three modified vessels. |
| Sea Boat Davit performance does not meet contractual requirements. | An upgrade to the hydraulic pressure piping, davit hydraulics and power pack was completed on HMAS MARYBOROUGH and initial test results indicate that the modified system is able to meet the contracted ship specification. Further testing is to take place to confirm that the system delivers an acceptable capability, including a determination as to whether the modifications produce a system that is inherently safe to operate. Modifications will be rolled out across the Class once the system is accepted by Navy. |
| Integrated Logistic Support - A range of evaluations conducted on the ACPB training delivered by the contractor have consistently highlighted that the training management regime does not satisfy the ACPB ISS contract with Defence. | The contractor, supported by Defence, has developed a recovery plan and the following remediation strategies are being implemented: • The appointment of a National Training Manager and two Training Developers to review training procedures and course curriculum. • More rigid compliance with Australian Qualifications Training Framework standards. • Ongoing Quality Assurance audits of the ACPB training system • More flexible training approaches will be developed, and • Better use of RAN Instructors |