HMAS Parramatta is deployed for six months to the Middle East Area of Operations as part of Operation Slipper, The Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the International campaign against terrorism, countering piracy in the Gulf of Aden, and maritime security. During her deployment, Parramatta is helping provide security in the maritime environment, promoting regional stability and global prosperity. These operations complement the counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt violent extremists’ use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material.
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Boarding parties deployed in Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats about to move out to meet a vessel. Crew members of HMAS Parramatta go to boarding stations as they prepare to meet a Yemeni Skiff identified in the Parramatta's patrol area. As part of the ships patrol routine HMAS Parramatta crew send out a boarding party to vessels in their patrol area to carry out Approach and Assist Visits to engage with local mariners and obtain information relating to piracy and other criminal activities in the area.
(Date taken: 09 July 2010)
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Able Seaman Bosons Mate Caleb Larnach on watch on the Gunnery Direction Platform aboard HMAS Parramatta as boarding parties prepare to meet a vessel. Crew members of HMAS Parramatta go to boarding stations as they prepare to meet a Yemeni Skiff identified in the Parramatta's patrol area. As part of the ships patrol routine HMAS Parramatta crew send out a boarding party to vessels in their patrol area to carry out Approach and Assist Visits to engage with local mariners and obtain information relating to piracy and other criminal activities in the area.
(Date taken: 09 July 2010)
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Able Seaman Bosons Mate Caleb Larnach on watch on the Gunnery Direction Platform aboard HMAS Parramatta as boarding parties prepare to meet a vessel. Crew members of HMAS Parramatta go to boarding stations as they prepare to meet a Yemeni Skiff identified in the Parramatta's patrol area. As part of the ships patrol routine HMAS Parramatta crew send out a boarding party to vessels in their patrol area to carry out Approach and Assist Visits to engage with local mariners and obtain information relating to piracy and other criminal activities in the area.
(Date taken: 09 July 2010)
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Eyes ahead as crew members observe the waters of the Gulf of Aden for vessels of interest during their patrol. Commanding Officer, Captain Heath Robertson seated to the right. Crew members of HMAS Parramatta go to boarding stations as they prepare to meet a Yemeni Skiff identified in the Parramatta's patrol area. As part of the ships patrol routine HMAS Parramatta crew send out a boarding party to vessels in their patrol area to carry out Approach and Assist Visits to engage with local mariners and obtain information relating to piracy and other criminal activities in the area.
(Date taken: 09 July 2010)
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Boarding parties conducting an Approach and Assist Visit in the Gulf of Aden. Crew members of HMAS Parramatta go to boarding stations as they prepare to meet a Yemeni Skiff identified in the Parramatta's patrol area. As part of the ships patrol routine HMAS Parramatta crew send out a boarding party to vessels in their patrol area to carry out Approach and Assist Visits to engage with local mariners and obtain information relating to piracy and other criminal activities in the area.
(Date taken: 09 July 2010)
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Boarding parties conducting an Approach and Assist Visit in the Gulf of Aden. Crew members of HMAS Parramatta go to boarding stations as they prepare to meet a Yemeni Skiff identified in the Parramatta's patrol area. As part of the ships patrol routine HMAS Parramatta crew send out a boarding party to vessels in their patrol area to carry out Approach and Assist Visits to engage with local mariners and obtain information relating to piracy and other criminal activities in the area.
(Date taken: 09 July 2010)
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Boarding parties deployed in Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats move out to meet a vessel in HMAS Parramatta’s patrol area in the Red Sea. Crew members of HMAS Parramatta go to boarding stations as they prepare to meet vessel identified in the Parramatta's patrol area. As part of the ships patrol routine HMAS Parramatta crew send out a boarding party to vessels in their patrol area to carry out Approach and Assist Visits to engage with local mariners and obtain information relating to piracy and other criminal activities in the area.
(Date taken: 11 July 2010)
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Boarding parties deployed in Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats move out to meet a vessel in HMAS Parramatta’s patrol area in the Red Sea. Crew members of HMAS Parramatta go to boarding stations as they prepare to meet vessel identified in the Parramatta's patrol area. As part of the ships patrol routine HMAS Parramatta crew send out a boarding party to vessels in their patrol area to carry out Approach and Assist Visits to engage with local mariners and obtain information relating to piracy and other criminal activities in the area.
(Date taken: 11 July 2010)
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Boarding parties deployed in Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats move out to meet a vessel in HMAS Parramatta’s patrol area in the Red Sea. Crew members of HMAS Parramatta go to boarding stations as they prepare to meet vessel identified in the Parramatta's patrol area. As part of the ships patrol routine HMAS Parramatta crew send out a boarding party to vessels in their patrol area to carry out Approach and Assist Visits to engage with local mariners and obtain information relating to piracy and other criminal activities in the area.
(Date taken: 11 July 2010)
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Boarding Party Team Leader, Lieutenant Steven Bell talks with local fishermen during a routine Approach, Assist and Visit with vessels located by HMAS Parramatta in her patrol area in the Red Sea. Crew members of HMAS Parramatta go to boarding stations as they detect vessels in the Parramatta's patrol area. As part of the ships patrol routine HMAS Parramatta crew send out a boarding party to vessels in their patrol area to carry out Approach and Assist Visits to engage with local mariners and obtain information relating to piracy and other criminal activities in the area.
(Date taken: 12 July 2010)
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A translator looks on as a Boarding Party from HMAS Parramatta pays a visit to local fishermen in the Red Sea. Crew members of HMAS Parramatta go to boarding stations as they detect vessels in the Parramatta's patrol area. As part of the ships patrol routine HMAS Parramatta crew send out a boarding party to vessels in their patrol area to carry out Approach and Assist Visits to engage with local mariners and obtain information relating to piracy and other criminal activities in the area.
(Date taken: 12 July 2010)
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Boarding Party Team Leader, Lieutenant Steve Bell talks with a translator during a visit with local fishermen in the Red Sea. Crew members of HMAS Parramatta go to boarding stations as they detect vessels in the Parramatta's patrol area. As part of the ships patrol routine HMAS Parramatta crew send out a boarding party to vessels in their patrol area to carry out Approach and Assist Visits to engage with local mariners and obtain information relating to piracy and other criminal activities in the area.
(Date taken: 12 July 2010)
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