Dechaineux takes VIPs by storm

 

NSW Governor Professor Marie Bashir was one VIP to visit Dechaineux.

Photo: LSPH Bill Louys

HMAS Dechaineux (LCDR Simon Rusiti) has successfully completed her first visit to the East Coast with port visits to Eden and Sydney.

Dechaineux was the first major fleet unit to visit the new Navy Ammunition Wharf at Eden. While she did not embark any explosive ordnance, the stay at the wharf was considered a success.

On leaving Eden, Dechaineux sailed to Sydney where two very successful VIP Sea Days were conducted.

Visitors toured the submarine, observed diving and surfacing, looked through a periscope, enjoyed a meal from the best cooks in the squadron, and even had time to enjoy the view of Sydney Harbour from the bridge.

Among the guests were NSW Governor Professor Marie Bashir.

After a busy week in Sydney, Dechaineux sailed to take part in Exercise Ocean Protector and Tasmanex before the highlight of the deployment, a visit to the submarine’s adopted city of Launceston.

While in Launceston, Dechaineux will exercise her right to the Freedom of Entry to the city.

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