The Admiral Hudson is used for transfers and official functions on Sydney Harbour. The Kingfisher 54 cruiser, built by Kingfisher Cruisers in Brisbane, is one of two vessels belonging to the VIP Boat Squadron.
The Admiral Hudson allows hosts including the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Force, Vice Chief of Defence Force, the three Service Chiefs and land, air and sea Commanders all to strengthen relationships with foreign forces and allow engagement opportunities with dignitaries from Australia and abroad.
Because of its location, the VIP Boat Squadron can help leave a lasting impression for official visits with a combination of stunning Sydney Harbour scenery and fine dining that focuses on fresh Australian produce and high-end cooking techniques from skilled Navy crews.
Specifications
| Type | Ceremonial and VIP transport |
|---|---|
| Home port | Fleet Base East |
| Builder | Kingfisher Cruisers Pty Ltd, Queensland |
| Displacement | 19 tonnes |
| Length | 17.63 metres |
| Beam | 5.11 metres |
| Draught | 1.30 metres |
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Function
Ceremonial and VIP transport