Anniversary of Mallacoota evacuation
When bushfires cut off a coastal Victorian hamlet, “the largest civilian maritime evacuation in our nations history” was launched 1 year ago.
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Royal Australian Navy
Royal Australian Navy news
Submariner awards recognise achievements
The achievements of Navy’s Submarine Force in 2020 were recognised at the submariner awards at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. CAPTION:
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Retrospective medals for Fleet Air Arm
Navy’s Fleet Air Arm has been recognised for its contribution to Operation Bursa with the awarding of the Australian Service
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NUSHIP Supply enters home port
The Royal Australian Navy’s new auxiliary oiler replenishment ship NUSHIP Supply has arrived at its homeport in Sydney Harbour.
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Lapsed gap year sailors back to support operations
After Seaman Shanen Pulkkinen’s participation in the ADF Gap Year program ended in 2017, she intended to come back to
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NUSHIP Supply heads for commissioning
The Royal Australian Navy’s first Supply-class auxiliary oilier replenishment (AOR) NUSHIP Supply has been formally accepted from Navantia.
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Navy joins effort to stop illegal reef fishing
The Navy joined the effort to stop illegal fishing in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park recently. CAPTION: ADV Cape Inscription
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HMAS Penguin takes a stand against domestic violence
The ship’s company of HMAS Penguin has taken part in an annual charity event that aims to stop domestic violence against women.
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Reef navigation a steep learning curve
Leading Seaman Benyam Gormiesa was introduced to officer of the watch duties, navigating ADV Cape Inscription through the Great Barrier Reef.
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Collins-class submarines to get sonar upgrades
Collins-class submarines will undergo upgrades to their sonar systems through a multi-million dollar contract with Thales Australia.
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Australia formally pulls out of International Maritime Security Construct
The Australian Defence Force has concluded its contribution to the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) in the Middle East.
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HMAS Adelaide and 600 pers head to Fiji
On Thursday 24 December 2020, more than 600 Australian Defence Force personnel boarded HMAS Adelaide and headed for Fiji.
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First steel cut on Hunter-class prototype
The prototyping phase of Australia’s Hunter-class frigate program commenced today with the first steel cut at Osborne Naval Shipyard, SA.
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HMAS Ballarat home from Indian Ocean deployment
Royal Australian Navy warship HMAS Ballarat has returned to her homeport of Fleet Base West near Rockingham, Western Australia, following
Read more![For Leading Seaman Alisha Mosley and Leading Seaman Alan Williams 29 November 2020 will not be a day they never forget [sic – 'awesome' use of double negative in an official Defence caption. Though maybe it was deliberate, to erase the time-warped fact that the photo is dated 29 November – two days before the VC was awarded?], having the chance to hold replica medals of The Royal Australian Navy’s most famous serviceman, Ordinary Seaman Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean, the only member of the Royal Australian Navy to be awarded the Victoria Cross. Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean's great nephew, Terrance Quinn, deliberately sought out the sailors, on Op COVID-19 Assist duty at the Brisbane Airport, suspecting they'd appreciate the opportunity. Photographer too shy/embarrassed to include his/her name.](https://www.contactairlandandsea.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/sheeans_vc_at_brisbane_airport.jpg)
Sheean’s VC on display at War Memorial
The 101st Victoria Cross awarded to an Australian has gone on permanent display in the Hall of Valour at the Australian War Memorial.
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All three Hobart-class destroyers exercise together
All three Hobart-class destroyers have exercised together for the first time, demonstrating their cooperative-engagement capabilities.
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Australian and Indonesian patrol boats on joint patrol
Royal Australian Navy and the Indonesian Armed Forces completed a coordinated maritime patrol to improve security along our maritime border.
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Cape-class seaboat contract let
Sydney based company Britton Maritime Systems has been awarded a $9 million contract to build 12 Gemini seaboats for the
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Formal presentation of Sheean VC
Ordinary Seaman Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean’s legendary bravery and sacrifice was formally honoured today with the Victoria Cross for Australia.
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Minister’s vague pronouncement/veiled threat on submarine support
Minister Reynolds today issued a statement that vaguely alludes to a deferment or relocation of Collins-class submarine maintenance [?]
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