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Sub-Lieutenant Breannan McMahon in HMAS Stalwart. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Aaron Robinson.

From the Shire to the South China Sea

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 780 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base West, HMAS Stalwart

The first international deployment for HMAS Stalwart gave a junior Navy officer from the Sutherland Shire the opportunity to visit

HMAS Stalwart conducts a replenishment at sea with aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in the North Pacific Ocean. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Dewann du Plessis. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Aaron Robinson.

Japan News Royal Australian Navy USA

US carrier resupply a buzz for Aussie crew

07/12/202207/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1145 Views 1 Comment HMAS Stalwart, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Replenishment at Sea (RAS), US Navy

A bucket-list wish for many crew members of auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMAS Stalwart was to replenish a Nimitz-class aircraft

Leading Seaman Stacey Allen, left, and Lieutenant Danica Zhan provide dental care to Leading Seaman Damien Ripley while embarked in HMAS Stalwart. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Aaron Robinson.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy

Pearly whites on the deep blue sea

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 357 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stalwart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Dental Officer Lieutenant Danica Zhan and Leading Seaman Stacey Allen form the deployed dental team on board HMAS Stalwart for

ADF Deputy Chief Joint Operations Command Air Vice-Marshal Mike Kitcher, right, presents a gift to the Office of Civil Defence Deputy Administrator for Operations, Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV. Story by Captain Zoe Griffyn. Photo by Brandon Grey.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

Valuable lessons from Philippine experience

01/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 454 Views 0 Comments HADR, HMAS Stalwart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Philippines

Australian and Philippine officials conducted a humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) tabletop exercise in Manila, Philippines as part of

Leading Seaman Nathan Cox watches out of HMAS Arunta's embarked MH-60R helicopter "Athena" as HMAS Arunta (right) and USS Milius conduct a duel Replenishment at Sea with JS Oumi during Exercise Malabar 2022. Photo by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.

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Action above, on and below the sea

23/11/202223/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 389 Views 0 Comments Exercise Malabar, HMAS Arunta, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Stalwart, Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, P-8A Poseidon, Regional Presence Deployment, US Navy

Cooperation was heightened, skills strengthened and relationships deepened as Exercise Malabar drew together Australian, Japanese, Indian and United States forces

HMAS Hobart prepares to sail past the reviewing ship, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter carrier JS Izumo, during the International Fleet Review 2022 off the coast of Yokosuka, Japan. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

Japan News Royal Australian Navy

Aussie ships and sub in Japanese Fleet Review

11/11/202216/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1135 Views 0 Comments HMAS Arunta, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stalwart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Regional Presence Deployment

Australian vessels have joined about 40 ships and submarines that sailed in formation near Tokyo on November 6 to commemorate

Royal Australian Navy personnel from HMA Ships Hobart, Stalwart and Farncomb march during the International Fleet Review 2022 parade in Yokosuka, Japan. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

Japan News Royal Australian Navy USA

Visit to Japan strengthens relationship

08/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 611 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stalwart, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond visited Japan for high-level talks and official events to mark the 70th anniversary of

HMAS Stalwart arrives at the port of Manila, Philippines, as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022. Story by Captain Zoe Griffyn. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart visit the Philippines

05/11/202205/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 710 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stalwart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart berthed at Manila, Philippines, for a five-day port visit as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022

Navy sailor Leading Seaman Musician Henry Liang and Navy Indigenous Cultural Performer, Able Seaman Aviation Support Lynton Robbins, play traditional instruments during the recording of a music clip for the Japanese International Fleet Review 2022, at Garden Island, Fleet Base East. Story by Commander Fenn Kemp. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

Japan News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Cultural tribute keeps friends in tune

01/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 559 Views 0 Comments HMAS Arunta, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stalwart, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Navy Band

Australia’s partnership with Japan has been highlighted through music, in an unusual demonstration on Sydney Harbour. CAPTION: Navy sailor Leading

HMAS Stalwart, left, conducts a replenishment at sea with Philippine Navy ship BRP José Rizal during Exercise Sama Sama Lumbas. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Lieutenant Commander Karleah Fitzpatrick.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

Five-nation exercise in Sulu Sea

01/11/202202/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 751 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stalwart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Navy ships from five nations, including HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart, completed Exercise Sama Sama Lumbas in the Philippines during

Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment vessel HMAS Stalwart arrives enters Tibar Bay Port in Dili, Timor-Leste as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo by Petty Officer Jake Badior.

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Visit to Timor-Leste a time for reflection

01/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 617 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, Australian Army Band, HMAS Stalwart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Timor-Leste, Timor-Leste Defence Force

For Brigadier Malcolm Wells, returning to Timor-Leste for Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) more than 20 years after his first deployment to

HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Ship Kirisame and US Navy Ship Milius in the South China Sea. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy USA

Ships ‘foxtrot’ in the South China Sea

23/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 612 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stalwart, Regional Presence Deployment

HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart are in the Philippines after completing a trilateral transit of the South China Sea. CAPTION:

HMAS Stalwart sails into Timor-Leste during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

A first for Stalwart on deployment

07/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1089 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Anzac, HMAS Arunta, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stalwart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Timor-Leste

HMAS Stalwart has completed its first visit to a foreign port while deployed in support of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 (IPE22).

Library Manager Kym Andrews, left, Librarian Penelope Sherrell, Assistant Director Defence Archives and Services Centre Michael Chow and Commander Steve McCracken with donated library books on the bridge of HMAS Stalwart. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Petty Officer Richard Cord.

News Royal Australian Navy

Stalwart’s first edition published in the west

03/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 609 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stalwart, HMAS Stirling

HMAS Stalwart recently established its library thanks to an initiative in which ships receive a variety of reading material for

HMAS Stalwart's ceremonial guard conducts a ceremonial sunset at the ship's official reception during its inaugural port visit to Geraldton, Western Australia. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Sergeant Gary Dixon.

News Royal Australian Navy

Stalwart’s ceremonial homecoming

01/07/202204/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 453 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, Fleet Base West, Freedom of Entry, HMAS Stalwart, HMAS Supply

HMAS Stalwart last month visited its ceremonial home port of Geraldton on Western Australia’s Batavia Coast for the first time.

A fuel line is padded from HMAS Stalwart, right, to HMAS Parramatta during Stalwart's first replenishment at sea. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Stalwart ‘open for business’

26/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 841 Views 1 Comment Fleet Base West, HMAS Parramatta, HMAS Stalwart

The crew of HMAS Stalwart recently achieved a major milestone in the ship’s short time in service when they successfully

The crew of HMAS Stalwart line the ship's upper decks during its commissioning ceremony at Fleet Base West, Rockingham. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Leading Seaman Richard Cordell.

News Royal Australian Navy

Geraldton named as Stalwart’s ceremonial home port

17/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 749 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, Geraldton, HMAS Stalwart

The City of Greater Geraldton has been announced as the ceremonial home port of Navy’s newest ship, HMAS Stalwart. CAPTION: