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USS Colorado Arrives at HMAS Stirling for Maintenance

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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The U.S. Navy docked the nuclear-powered submarine USS Colorado at HMAS Stirling for maintenance.
A 160-person crew, including seven Australians, arrived from Pearl Harbor on Tuesday.
Around 60 Australian workers will perform repairs, welding, scaffolding and testing on the sub.
Maintenance includes simulated radiological scenarios, though Rear Admiral Chris Cavanaugh said no actual work occurs.

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The U.S. Navy docked the nuclear-powered submarine USS Colorado at HMAS Stirling for maintenance.
A 160-person crew, including seven Australians, arrived from Pearl Harbor on Tuesday.
Around 60 Australian workers will perform repairs, welding, scaffolding and testing on the sub.
Maintenance includes simulated radiological scenarios, though Rear Admiral Chris Cavanaugh said no actual work occurs.