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An LCM8 transits from HMAS Choules to HMAS Cerberus to disembark evacuees from Mallacoota during Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 as the ship takes on supplies via the ship's MRH-90 helicopter. Photo by Petty Officer Helen Frank.

Second evacuation by “Mallacoota Ferry” complete

09/01/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2176 Views 0 Comments Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20

HMAS Choules – now affectionately known as the “Mallacoota Ferry” – has conducted a second evacuation from Mallacoota in Victoria’s East Gippsland region.

Embarked nursing officers Lieutenant Commander Thomas Miller (front) and Lieutenant Travis Robinson in HMAS Adelaide's treatment room. Photo by Able Seaman Thomas Sawtell.

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Personal connection motivates medical personnel

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A key component of the ADF response to Op Bushfire Assist are the medical services provided by doctors, nurses, paramedics and support personnel of the Navy

HMAS Adelaide as seen through the bridge window of MV Sycamore in Twofold Bay, New South Wales. Photo by Commander Brinckmann.

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HMAS Adelaide on standby as safety island

08/01/202009/01/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2069 Views 0 Comments Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20

Royal Australian Navy’s largest ship, HMAS Adelaide, joined HMAS Choules and MV Sycamore in support of Operation Bushfire Assist earlier this week.

Cargo specialists Private Travis Elliot and Private Eboni Fraser load pallets of fresh water onto HMAS Adelaide at Fleet Base East, Sydney, in preparation to sailing as part of Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

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HMAS Adelaide will join bushfire evacuations

04/01/202007/01/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2503 Views 0 Comments Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20

The Royal Australian Navy’s largest and most capable amphibious ship, HMAS Adelaide, will depart Sydney this afternoon to assist in

HMAS Melbourne departs Sydney Harbour to participate in Exercise Ocean Raider. Photo by Leading Seaman Sarah Williams.

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HMAS Melbourne might live to fight another day

30/12/201930/12/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4550 Views 1 Comment

The Australian newspaper is reporting that Adelaide-class frigates HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Newcastle are to be sold to Chile –

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Civilianisation of hydrographic services spun as positive

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A panel of six Australian and one New Zealand hydrographic companies have been selected to collect environmental data to survey

Graduates of Basic Clearance Divers Course 87 (standing) at HMAS Penguin, in Sydney, with Australian Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Jonathon Mead (centre, front) and other senior Royal Australian Navy officers, after their course graduation. Photo by Able Seaman Shane Cameron.

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Five male two female new clearance divers graduate

17/12/201917/12/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 10264 Views 0 Comments

Seven sailors have graduated from the clearance-diving course – one of the toughest courses Navy has to offer – at

HMAS Brisbane sails towards Garden Island, Sydney, after a five-month deployment to the United States of America. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

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Last deployed warship home for Christmas

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Australia’s newest warship, HMAS Brisbane, arrived home to family and friends in Sydney today following her first overseas deployment. CAPTION:

Royal Australian Navy sailors on HMAS Diamantina toss lines on approach to the wharf at HMAS Waterhen, Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Thomas Sawtell.

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Navy mine hunters home after record-breaking deployment

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Two Royal Australian Navy minehunters returned home to Sydney in time for Christmas after a successful overseas deployment that saw

HMA Ships Hobart, Stuart and Parramatta sail towards their homeport at Garden Island, Sydney, following a three-month deployment through East Asia. Photo by Leading Seaman Jason Griffiths.

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East Asia Task Group home for Christmas

06/12/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1843 Views 0 Comments

Three Royal Australian Navy warships have returned to their homeport at Garden Island, Sydney, following a three-month deployment through East

Defence personnel, family members and guests at the inaugural Fleet Base West Photographic Competition awards ceremony at the Gary Hall Community Centre, Rockingham, Western Australia. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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Inaugural Fleet Base West Photography Competition

29/11/201929/11/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2116 Views 0 Comments

The inaugural Fleet Base West Photography Competition saw more than 100 entries from budding photographers that captured the ‘People, Places

Port of Suva workers watch as Canberra-class Landing Helicopter Dock HMAS Adelaide (III) prepares to come alongside at Kings Wharf in Suva, Fiji. Photo by Corporal Jessica de Rouw.

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Task group visits Fiji

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The Australian Defence Force completed its latest round of regional engagement in the Southwest Pacific with a week-long visit to

The reviewing officer of the New Entry Officers Course 61 graduation parade, Deputy Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Mark Hammond, inspects the guard at HMAS Creswell. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.

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Navy’s newest officers graduate

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Navy’s newest junior officers have graduated from the Royal Naval College at HMAS Creswell as part of New Entry Officer Course

HMAS Dechaineux takes on training torpedoes at the ammunition wharf at HMAS Stirling. Photo by Able Seaman Photographer Phillip Cullinan.

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Babcock International wins contract for future submarines’ weapon discharge system

26/11/201927/11/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2851 Views 0 Comments

Naval Group has signed a subcontract with Babcock International Group PLC for the design of the weapon discharge system for

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan presents Warrant Officer Deb Butterworth with her promotion certificate as the newly appointed Warrant Officer of the Royal Australian Navy, at Russell Offices. Photo by Able Seaman James McDougall.

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RAN gets first female senior sailor

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Warrant Officer Deb Butterworth has been appointed to the role of Warrant Officer of the Royal Australian Navy. CAPTION: Chief

Royal Australian Navy Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Larrakia at anchor in Port Moresby during APEC 2018. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.

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Navy to deploy ship-spare-parts 3-D printer

21/11/201925/02/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2705 Views 0 Comments

Cutting-edge 3D printing technology developed in Darwin will be deployed by the Royal Australian Navy in a world-first trial that will

Leading Seaman Jason Griffiths mans the MAG 58 light support weapon in HMAS Stuart's MH-60R helicopter with HMAS Sirius in the background. Photo by Leading Seaman Tara Byrne.

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Royal Australian Navy launches exercise with TNI-AL

21/11/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4154 Views 0 Comments

Australia’s key bilateral maritime exercise with Indonesia commenced today in Surabaya, Indonesia. CAPTION: Leading Seaman Jason Griffiths mans the MAG 58