Navy fleet tanker under repair

The HMNZS Endeavour docked at the Devonport Navy Base. Photo / Dean Purcell

The navy's fleet tanker and supply ship, HMNZS Endeavour, is likely to be at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland for several weeks for repairs.

The 23-year-old ship was heading to Western Australia last month when it turned back after it began burning excessive oil.