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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(Foreground) HMAS Parramatta joins the queue for Resupply at Sea with United States Navy Ship Rappahannock (R) in the Gulf of Aden during her deployment on maritime security operations in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 16 July 2010)
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Petty Officer Bosun Daniel ‘Speedy’ MacQueen takes up an observation position as HMAS Parramatta pulls up alongside United States Navy Ship Rappahannock for a Resupply at Sea in the Gulf of Aden during her deployment on maritime security operations in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 16 July 2010)
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Petty Officer Electronics Technician Jody Martin on the port waste as HMAS Parramatta pulls up alongside United States Navy Ship Rappahannock for a Resupply at Sea in the Gulf of Aden during her deployment on maritime security operations in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 16 July 2010)
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Leading Seaman Writer Heath Jones on the zero two deck aft as HMAS Parramatta carries out a Resupply at Sea with United States Navy Ship Rappahannock in the Gulf of Aden during her deployment on maritime security operations in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 16 July 2010)
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Chief Petty Officer Cheryl Winston mans the hose line messenger rope on the zero two deck aft as HMAS Parramatta carries out a Resupply at Sea with United States Navy Ship Rappahannock in the Gulf of Aden during her deployment on maritime security operations in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 16 July 2010)
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Crew members man the port waste as HMAS Parramatta carries out a Resupply at Sea with United States Navy Ship Rappahannock in the Gulf of Aden during her deployment on maritime security operations in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 16 July 2010)
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Fuel transfer begins as HMAS Parramatta carries out a Resupply at Sea with United States Navy Ship Rappahannock in the Gulf of Aden during her deployment on maritime security operations in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 16 July 2010)
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(L-R) Petty Officer Steward Dave Nimmo observes while the messenger line is hauled in by Able Seaman Scott Eggins, Leading Seaman Melissa Dwyer and Leading Seaman Chris Dunglison as HMAS Parramatta carries out a Resupply at Sea with United States Navy Ship Rappahannock in the Gulf of Aden during her deployment on maritime security operations in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 16 July 2010)
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(L-R) Petty Officer Steward Dave Nimmo observes while the messenger line is hauled in by Able Seaman Scott Eggins, Leading Seaman Melissa Dwyer and Leading Seaman Chris Dunglison as HMAS Parramatta carries out a Resupply at Sea with United States Navy Ship Rappahannock in the Gulf of Aden during her deployment on maritime security operations in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 16 July 2010)
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Petty Officer Steward Dave Nimmo (Centre) observes while the messenger line is hauled in by Able Seaman Scott Eggins (L), Leading Seaman Melissa (R) as HMAS Parramatta carries out a Resupply at Sea with United States Navy Ship Rappahannock in the Gulf of Aden during her deployment on maritime security operations in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 16 July 2010)
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(L-R) Evolution Safety Numbers Leading Seaman Electronics Technician Jim Stokman, Executive Officer Lieutenant Commander Marcus Buttler and Chief Petty Officer Bosun Paul Bradshaw (obscured) keep careful watch as HMAS Parramatta carries out a Resupply at Sea with United States Navy Ship Rappahannock in the Gulf of Aden during her deployment on maritime security operations in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 16 July 2010)
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Commanding Officer, Commander Heath Robertson keeps an eye on procedings as HMAS Parramatta carries out a Resupply at Sea with United States Navy Ship Rappahannock in the Gulf of Aden during her deployment on maritime security operations in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 16 July 2010)
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