Senator Johnston asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 5 March 2012: For the period 1 July to 31 December 2011: (1) Which naval vessels were fully operational with a full crew complement. (2) Which naval vessels were not fully operationally ready for immediate tasking. (3) For each naval vessel that was non-operationally ready, what was the reason for its non operational status. (4) What were the operational strengths on all naval vessels of the: (a) engineering officers and sailors; and (b) non engineering officers and sailors.