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HMAS Coonawarra

Prime Minister Scott Morrison conducts a press conference during his visit to HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin. Story by Lieutenant Gordon Carr-Gregg. Photo by Petty Officer Peter Thompson.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Darwin maintenance centre plan progresses

23/02/202223/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2472 Views 0 Comments Cape-class Patrol Boat, HMAS Ararat, HMAS Coonawarra

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on February 18 announced the release of a tender for an industry partner to head a new

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Commanding Officer HMAS Maitland Lieutenant Commander Julia Griffin and Able Seaman Samuel Allen prepare to cut a cake celebrating the Armidale-class patrol boat's 15th birthday. Story by Lieutenant Liam Feenan.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Ship’s final birthday in service celebrated

05/11/202116/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2417 Views 0 Comments HMAS Coonawarra, HMAS Maitland

On September 29 [reported by Defence on 2 November], the personnel of Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Maitland celebrated the ship’s

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