She was commissioned into the Royal Australian Navy as HMAS "Poyang" on 6 December 1943 and served in New Guinea waters in 1944. Sailed as part of the supply force for the Leyte campaign, and was attached to the supply force for the military landings at Lingayen Gulf, however "Poyang" was not present at the landing. She then served in Australian waters until early 1945, where she served in New Guinea and Morotai areas.