Nuclear carriers are also not allowed to moor in the Port of Fremantle. They moor offshore in "Gage Roads" between the mainland and Rottnest Island. The crew is taken ashore by a fleet of ferries which operate around the clock.
And contrary to previous advice that the visit was only for two days, the Vinson is still in Perth and is here until at least Sunday, I believe.
The last carrier to visit us in the West was the USS George Washington in 2009.
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