 In June she took part in Fleet exercises and made an official visit to Japan, calling at Yokohama and Maizuru.On arrival back at Hong Kong on 2 July she collided with the minesweeper , almost cutting the ship in half.In November she and "Cardigan Bay" sailed to Townsville, Queensland, for detached service on a Pacific islands visit programme, calling at Nouméa, New Caledonia, Suva, Fiji and Apia, Samoa.