The biggest ship in the fleet was in Singapore for a port visit last month following a naval exercise in Malaysia and was due to stay for a $30 million 14-week docking at ST Marine shipyard.According to a well-placed source the defence purchasing agency botched last-minute contract negotiations for the ship's re-skinning so navy brass ordered her back to Perth so the crew could rest and see their families. Full story
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