His Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS) (or Her Majesty's Australian Ship when the monarch is female) is a ship prefix used for commissioned units of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

Feb 11, 2026 · What does the abbreviation HMAS stand for? Meaning: Her Majesty's Australian ship; His Majesty's Australian ship.

6 days ago · ABOARD HMAS TOOWOOMBA, Subic Bay — Fresh from its voyage in the South China Sea to promote freedom of navigation, an Australian Navy frigate welcomed on board a group of …

Feb 13, 2026 · Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba has transited the South China Sea in the vicinity of the Spratly Islands as part of its 2026 regional presence deployment.

5 days ago · The Philippine Navy, through the Philippine Fleet, continues to strengthen its partnership with the Royal Australian Navy during the port visit of HMAS Toowoomba from February 13 until …

4 days ago · Able Seaman Simangan feels his deployment on HMAS Toowoomba honours his family’s past and future.

Noun HMAS (initialism, nautical, military, Australia) His/Her Majesty's Australian Ship; the designation of Australian ships and naval bases.

Oct 29, 2025 · USS Vermont (SSN-792) pulled into HMAS Stirling on Wednesday for the maintenance overhaul, the Australian Defense Department announced.

Feb 8, 2026 · HMAS STIRLING, Australia—If the U.S. and China come to blows over Taiwan, this naval base in Western Australia offers a berth to bring American nuclear-powered submarines close to the …

HMAS definition: Her Majesty's Australian Ship. See examples of HMAS used in a sentence.