Since 1993, the

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has operated four Australian-designed and built Landing Craft, Vehicle and Personnel (similar in size and concept to the World War II LCVP) from the landing ship, heavy , replenishment oiler , LSD HMAS ''Choules'' and Pacific support vessel ADV Reliant. These aluminum craft were built by Geraldton Boat Builders and can carry up to 36 personnel or a

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with a half-ton trailer. They are maintained for the RAN by the firm

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. As of 2022, ''T4 and T5'' are carried by ADV Reliant. In July 2024 the RAN ordered two light landing craft to operate from the auxiliary ship ADV ''Reliant'' instead of LCVPs. The new craft will be larger and faster than the LCVPs.

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{{RAN amphibious warfare ships Amphibious warfare vessels of the Royal Australian Navy Naval ships of Australia Landing craft