The Indian Navy operates fleet tankers to support its blue-water activities, deep-strike capabilities, evacuation and disaster relief.
In the early 1950s, the RAN considered acquiring a fleet tanker to support their forces.
"The Devil Fish, I hope, has by now made a rendezvous with, and is being accompanied by, a fleet tanker," the Captain explained.
We'll try both of them; a fleet tanker will have better communications than a submarine.
She was taken into service as a fleet tanker of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
During this tour, the ship's duties consisted primarily of escorting fleet tankers and ammunition ships.
The ship made trips to Kerama Retto and reloads from fleet tankers that brought water from the Philippines.
RFA Olna (A123) was a fast fleet tanker launched in 1965 and sold in 2001.
In addition to its primary duty as a fleet tanker, the Somme is configured as a flagship.
ORP Bałtyk is a fleet tanker of the Polish Navy.