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16 June 2010
HMAS KANIMBLA arrives in Samoa

The Royal Australian Navy has arrived in Apia Samoa, carrying two fire trucks donated by the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade. The vehicles are a gift to the Samoan Fire and Emergency Services Authority.

They arrived on board the Landing Platform Amphibious ship HMAS KANIMBLA.

It's the second time that Navy had sent humanitarian aid to Samoa, following an 8.3 magnitude earthquake and devastating tsunami that struck the region on 30 September 2009.

Before leaving Sydney a week ago, Commanding Officer HMAS KANIMBLA, Commander Timothy Byles said he was pleased to be able to support the ongoing relationship between the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade and the Samoa Fire and Emergency Service Authority.

"I know the delivery of these fire trucks will be of great assistance to the local communities," Commander Byles said.

"As luck would have it Kanimbla had a planned visit to Samoa in any event, so Navy is able to transport these trucks without additional cost."

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HMAS Kanimbla forecastle at 'procedure alpha' as the ship arrives in Apia, Samoa.

(Date taken: 15 May 2010)
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HMAS Kanimbla forecastle at 'procedure alpha' as the ship arrives in Apia, Samoa.

(Date taken: 15 May 2010)
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Seaman General Experience Kate Tonica of HMAS Kanimbla ships company at 'procedure alpha' as the ship comes alongside Apia, Samoa.

(Date taken: 15 May 2010)
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Members of HMAS Kanimbla Ships Army Detachment at 'procedure alpha' as the ship comes alongside Apia, Samoa.

(Date taken: 15 May 2010)
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Seaman General Experience Alvin Forrest of HMAS Kanimbla ships company at 'procedure alpha' as the ship comes alongside Apia, Samoa.

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HMAS Kanimbla line handlers throw first lines to the wharf as the ship comes alongside Apia, Samoa.

(Date taken: 15 May 2010)
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HMAS Kanimbla line handlers heave in on line number two as the ship comes alongside Apia, Samoa.

(Date taken: 15 May 2010)
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