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Warramunga
has now entered an extensive maintenance period at Fleet
Base West and the Tenix dockyard in Henderson after a busy
operational period.
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HMAS
Warramunga (CMDR John Vandyke) has celebrated the completion of
a busy operational period with a visit from the Maritime Commander
Australia.
Warramunga’s program this year has included a successful Southern
Ocean fisheries patrol, becoming the first Australian warship
to visit Jakarta since 2001 and a seven weekpatrol on station
at Christmas Island.
The Maritime Commander visited Warramunga at Fleet Base West to
acknowledge the achievements of the ship’s company and present
the 2003 Fleet Awards.
The ship was awarded the Silver Platter for the Major Fleet Unit
with the highest standard in food services, accepted by LSSTD
Kemp and LSCK Reynolds, the Voyager Trophy for efficiency in anti-submarine
warfare operations, accepted by the ASWO/OPSO, LEUT Nye, and the
AIO Shield for the best and most consistent Action Information
Organisation proficiency, accepted by POCSS Lavender.
Maritime Commander’s Commendations were presented to CPOMT Legg
for services to the Marine Engineering department and ABBM Patton
for exemplary conduct and courage in a life-threatening situation
during Southern Ocean patrols.
Maritime Commander’s Commendations were also awarded to LSBM Donnellan
and ABCSO King for exemplary conduct and courage.
Meritorious Unit Citations also were presented to LSCIS Shaw,
LSET Brown and ABMT Schliebs for sustained outstanding service
in warlike operations onboard HMAS Anzac while she was deployed
on Operation Falconer in 2003.
The Defence Long Service Medal 1st Clasp was awarded to POMED
Eley for completion of 20 years’ service.
