Turn full circle
Workhorse HMAS Kanimbla has been diverted back to Indonesia just days after Operation Sumatra Assist ended, to provide further assistance following the earthquake that hit the island of Nias on March 29.

Staying flexible
Frigates HMAS Arunta and HMAS Warramunga will be the first RAN warships to trial “flexible crewing” under the Sea Change initiative, the Systems Commander, CDRE Geoff Geraghty has announced .


Old seahawk can still fly like a bird
The RAN’s oldest Seahawk helicopter continues to provide valuable support to FBW units.


Last words
Navy News reporter Graham Davis has decided to retire after 50 years in journalism.

Talking points
Bullitin board

Part of the seascape
In The Gulf there are currently three main constants - two large oil platforms and the ever vigilant Australian warship HMAS Darwin.

Briefs

Canberra samples Navy life
By LEUT Rachel Irving ABMT Scott Chaplin has been named HMAS Anzac’s Sailor of the Month, for the month of February.

Work on subs wins award
Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) combat systems scientist Dr Todd Mansell has been presented the 2004 Minister’s Award for Achievement in Defence Science by Defence Minister Robert Hill.

Freedom march for Watson
By Don Deakin-Bell The ship’s company of HMAS Watson, led by CO, Captain Ian Middleton, marched with bayonets fixed, drums beating, bands playing and colours flying at Double Bay on March 12, exercising its right to the Freedom of Entry to the Municipality of Woollahra.

Flying high
Stop me if you’ve heard this one… An Australian, an American and an Englishman go to the Airshow, to fly a Seahawk so it would seem.

Northern Trident
Praise for Anzac sailor
Anecdotes
India visit delights crew
sending messages in a bottle
Proud tale