RAN members, both uniform and civilian, have shown the Navy’s “wares” in a series of “Navy Weeks” around Australia.

Programs of activities in Darwin, Sydney and Brisbane, have seen our ships, aircraft, equipment and bases showcased to the public.

Crowds of up to 5,000 attended open days. In Sydney 800 people were waiting for the gates to Fleet Base East to open while in Darwin more than 3,000 people enjoyed Darwin Naval Base and 1,500 enjoyed a spectacular Ceremonial Sunset and con-cert by the Darwin Symphony Orchestra in the evening, the backdrop HMAS Fremantle.

The Navy Week activities came as the RAN continues to experience its busiest operational period since the Vietnam war.

HMA Ships Canberra, Success, Stuart and Melbourne entered the Brisbane River in spectacular fashion for several days of celebrations.

Leaving Brisbane, Success and Melbourne continued south to Sydney to be joined by HMAS Anzac, HMNZS Te Kaha and Defence Maritime Service’s new $1.3 million ocean going tug Seahorse Quenda to stage Open Ship at Fleet Base East.

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