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Replenishment at Sea (RAS)

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's JS Sazanami sails behind Royal New Zealand Navy's HMNZS Aotearoa, centre, while conducting a dual replenishment at sea with HMAS Sydney, left, and USS Howard, right, in the South China Sea. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos by LS Daniel Goodman.
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Back in Black in the deep blue

04/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1415 Views 1 Comment HMAS Sydney, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Philippine Navy, Replenishment at Sea (RAS), Royal New Zealand Navy, US Navy

HMAS Sydney recently formed up with ships from Japan, New Zealand, Philippines and the United States to conduct a maritime

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Lieutenant Nicholas Dale, left, and Commanding Officer HMAS Sydney Commander Billy Maddison steer the ship during a replenishment at sea with German Navy Ship Frankfurt Am Main during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos bu Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.
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Taking fuel from German Navy

19/07/202421/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2337 Views 0 Comments German Navy, HMAS Sydney, Replenishment at Sea (RAS), RIMPAC

For HMAS Sydney’s crew, a replenishment at sea (RAS) is a well-practised mariner skill, but taking fuel from the German

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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.
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US carrier resupply a buzz for Aussie crew

07/12/202207/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2393 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

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HMAS Hobart conducts a replenishment at sea with USNS Rappahannock during Exercise Keen Sword. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.
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HMAS Hobart’s first replenishment with foreign oiler

18/11/202222/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1367 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart, Replenishment at Sea (RAS), US Navy

In a slick display of navy-to-navy cooperation and coordination, HMAS Hobart refuelled at sea in early November while sailing with

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