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Sailors from HMCS Montreal and HMAS Stalwart after a game of soccer during the HMAS Cairns sports day at the Cairns Esplanade. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.

Bringing it to the court

08/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 347 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Cairns, HMAS Leewin, HMAS Stalwart, Royal Canadian Navy, US Navy

Before the start of Exercise Talisman Sabre, international naval personnel took over the Cairns Esplanade Activity Precinct during a friendly

HMAS Benalla makes its final approach into HMAS Cairns, Queensland. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Able Seaman Lauren Pugsley.

History News Royal Australian Navy

HMA Ships Benalla and Shepparton decommissioned

23/06/202327/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1610 Views 0 Comments HMAS Benalla, HMAS Cairns, HMAS Shepparton, Hydrographic Service

Remotely controlled unmanned vessels with autopilot capabilities will replace two naval ships, with the decommissioning of HMA Ships Benalla and

From left, Acting Sub-Lieutenant Lachlan Ferry and Able Seaman Combat Systems Operator Samantha Farrow on-board HMAS Hobart. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

News Royal Australian Navy

Destroyer opened to public in Cairns

16/12/202220/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1177 Views 0 Comments Australian Navy Cadets, HMAS Cairns, HMAS Hobart

HMAS Hobart’s arrival at operational support base HMAS Cairns has been showcased at the Defence Force Recruiting Centre open day.

Able Seaman Marine Technician Umberto Nanino onboard ADV Reliant in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

ADF People

From Naples to the Pacific

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 315 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, HMAS Cairns, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF)

When Able Seaman Marine Technician Umberto Nanino joined the crew of the Australian Defence Vessel Reliant for a six-week rotation,

Seaman Jarrod Tusani onboard Australian Defence Vessel Reliant in Honiara. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

ADF People

Sailor grasps Pacific opportunity

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 316 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, HMAS Cairns

Seaman Jarrod Tusani didn’t expect to be sailing in the Pacific region just four weeks after graduating as an electronics

The ship's company of Australian Defence Vessel Cape Peron, 'cheer-ship' during an official welcome to home port HMAS Cairns. Story by Lieutenants Max Logan and Gary McHugh. Photo by Seaman Lauren Pugsley.

News Royal Australian Navy

ADV Cape Peron welcomed home for the first time

05/11/202206/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1291 Views 1 Comment Armidale-class patrol boat, Australian Defence Vessel Cape Otway, Australian Defence Vessel Cape Peron, HMAS Cairns

Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Cape Peron has been formally welcomed to her home port at HMAS Cairns. CAPTION: The ship’s

The sailors and officers of Royal Australian Navy establishment HMAS Cairns welcomed the recent opening of the bases yarning circle, a collaboration between Base Management, Downer Defence and HMAS Cairns Executive. Story by Lieutenant Commander Jessica O'Brien.

News Royal Australian Navy

Bringing community together with a yarn

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 787 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cairns, Indigenous

The sailors and officers of Royal Australian Navy establishment HMAS Cairns welcomed the recent opening of the base’s yarning circle.

Lieutenant Commander Jessica Kuk, left, Able Seaman Brendon Manthey, Seaman Alexandra Menthey and Able Seaman Aiaba-Denzel Taylor pose in their race outfits during Relay for Life 2022. Story by Lieutenant Commander Jessica O’Brien. Photo supplied.

ADF People Lest We Forget

Team effort to help in fight against cancer

09/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 928 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cairns

HMAS Cairns personnel raised $3,744 for The Cancer Council in the annual Relay for Life on July 30 at Barlow

Cape Ottway, the first Evolved Cape-class patrol boat ready for launch at the shipyard in Henderson. Image courtesy of Austal.

News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry

First Cape-class accepted by Navy – names still a mystery

31/03/202201/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1723 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Cape Otway, Cape-class Patrol Boat, HMAS Cairns

The acceptance of Defence’s first evolved Cape-class patrol boat will strengthen Australia’s naval capability while providing greater reliability and effectiveness to the

Minister for Defence the Hon Peter Dutton MP and Deputy Chief of the Royal Australian Navy Rear Admiral Christopher Smith CSM RAN, board HMAS Leeuwin during their visit to HMAS Cairns, Queensland. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.

News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry

Contract to support Navy’s survey vessels extended

26/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1004 Views 0 Comments BAE Systems, HMAS Cairns, HMAS Leeuwin

BAE Systems Australia’s in-service support arrangements for the Royal Australian Navy’s hydrographic platforms in Cairns have been extended. CAPTION: Minister