Over the next two days, frequently blanketed by an almost impenetrable smoke screen to shield the ship from Japanese air attacks, "Almaack" worked her cargo. On 21 October, "Almaack" thrice went to general quarters in the course of the day, and fueled two ships, the fast transport and the fast minesweeper , in addition to continuing her unloading cargo. On the day following, A + 2, she again conducted cargo operations, and provided fuel and stores to the landing craft, LCI-472, in addition to disembarking the last of her embarked troops. All boats on board by 1753 on 22 October, "Almaack" sailed for Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea.