Topic: Operation RESOLUTE
Ararat and Maitland rendezvous for seamanship training
Published on by LEUT Matthew Newman (author)
Lieutenant Commander Julia Griffin controls HMAS Maitland from the starboard bridge wing as the Armidale Class Patrol Boat prepares to steam alongside HMAS Ararat in waters west of the Tiwi Islands, NT.
The Commanding Officers who made Royal Australian Navy history as the first married couple to command patrol boats at the same time, have found a unique opportunity to rendezvous and test their crews’ seamanship skills.
Launceston celebrates 12 years of service and miles to the moon and back
Published on by LEUT Todd Fitzgerald (author)
Commanding Officer HMAS Launceston, Commander Matt Richardson, and the youngest member of the crew, Gunner Emily Robertson cut the patrol boat’s birthday cake.
The crew of HMAS Launceston celebrated the vessel’s twelfth birthday in a manner that testified to the work ethic of the Royal Australian Navy’s patrol boats: at sea, on operation, protecting Australia’s northern maritime borders.
Naval Police on ops in the north
Published on by AB Matthew Dobrincic (author)
PTE Emily Burges and ABNPC Matthew Dobrincic of Transit Security Element 90 undertaking 9mm SLP continuation training at Darwin, Northern Territory.
Naval Police Coxswains (NPC) are gaining valuable operational experience early in their careers serving as members of the joint-enabled Transit Security Element (TSE).
HMAS Broome on patrol
Published on by SBLT Max Logan (author), ABIS James Whittle (photographer)
Leading Seaman Communication and Information Systems Bree-Ann Garner, signals a vessel during sea trials aboard HMAS Broome off the coast of Darwin, NT.
As Navy commissions new Major Fleet Units, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle squadrons and construction begins on the new Offshore Patrol Vessels, the fleet of boats in Australia’s northern most approaches remains constantly on watch.
Corporate high flyer enjoys career sea change
Published on by LEUT Todd Fitzgerald (author), Ms Shona Ford (photographer)
Lieutenant Ric Mingramm in front of the Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium, during the NT Government Anzac Spirit Study Tour.
Lieutenant Ric Mingramm's ship came in the day he left the corporate world to pursue a career with the Royal Australian Navy.
TSE88 ready for duty
Published on by LEUT Ryan Zerbe (author), LSIS Nina Fogliani (photographer)
Transit Security Element 88 (TSE88) at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria.
More than 50 sailors and soldiers have joined Operation RESOLUTE following intensive Transit Security Element (TSE) training at HMAS Cerberus.
35-year career honoured
Published on by LSCD Regan Kidd (author), ABIS Jesse Rhynard (photographer)
Warrant Officer Mark Donlan OAM
More than three-and-a-half decades of service were honoured in Brisbane recently, with the award of a Gold Service Medallion to a Warrant Officer of many talents.
Memorable shield for Sirius achiever
Published on by LEUT Will Singer (author), CPOIS Damian Pawlenko (photographer)
POMT Amanda Jackson holds the HMAS Westralia-POMT Shaun Damien Smith Perpetual Shield for 2016 alongside POMT Smith's father, Mr Brian Smith, Captain Timothy Standen, RAN, (right), and Lieutenant Commander Brett Legg.
One of Navy’s outstanding marine technicians was recognised for her excellence at a ceremony held at on HMAS Sirius, at Fleet Base West recently.
Death of a Navy member
Published on by Department of Defence Media Release (author)
Official Royal Australian Navy brandmark
It is with deep regret the Australian Defence Force can confirm the death of a Royal Australian Navy member.
Fourcroy joins the fleet
Published on by LEUT Will Singer (author), CPOIS Damian Pawlenko (photographer)
Commanding Officer Cape Fourcroy, Commander Mark Taylor, RAN, stands with his crew on completion of the Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Cape Fourcroy Acceptance Ceremony at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia.
The first of two Austal-built Cape Class Patrol Boats has officially joined the Royal Australian Navy fleet.