In this article Don Deakin-Bell* lays out his concept of a new class of vessel that he calls the Patonga Class Mine Warfare Trawler which he argues would be a cost-effective anti-mine asset.
Australia, a vast island nation surrounded by strategic seas, is deeply dependent on its maritime trade routes for economic prosperity and security. With 98% of its trade transported by sea, and crucial imports like 89% of its oil, Australia is intimately connected to the global maritime network.
