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Spirited
Stuart ship shape
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On
Stuart’s flag deck a member of the ship’s company
prepares a hoist. HMAS Stuart was in waters off Adelaide
on a workup. HMAS Success is in the background. Photo by
LEUT Andrew Herring.
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The
ship’s company of the Navy’s newest warship, HMAS Stuart
(CMDR David Greaves) has been put to the test completing her first
work ups.
Under the expert coaching of around 20 Warrant Officers from the
Sydney-based Australian Fleet Sea Training Group, the 164-member
ship’s company reacted well to the persistent, vigorous attacks
from their mythical enemy, the ‘Avalonians’.
Executive Officer LCDR Lee Goddard described the mostly young ship’s
company as
‘tenacious’ with their enthusiasm making up for some lack
of experience.
“They just want to get out and do it all. They were busy in
the work-up and are keen to be exposed to every potential situation.
They’ll make some mistakes and learn from them to become more
experienced. That’s what the Sea Training Group give us, the
experience we need to prepare,” LCDR Goddard said.
CO CMDR David Greaves is also keeping a keen eye on his young ship’s
company, a third of which had never been to sea when the ship first
put to sea.
“We’re starting with a clean slate, doing things that
have never been done before. It’s all about building the team
spirit and skills because its important for us to get the ship ready
to do whatever the Government asks of us. It is a great thrill to
be here with my team on a brand new warship,” he said.
Stuart participated alongside Success in Navy Week celebrations
in South Australia, and completed her work-up off the West Australian
coast.
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