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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A boarding party prepares to carry out an Approach, Assist and Visit (AAV) procedure with a vessel located by HMAS Parramatta in the Gulf of Aden. During maritime security patrol duties in the Gulf of Aden in the Middle East Area of Operations, the Australian Warship HMAS Parramatta carries out checks of vessels transiting the patrol area. As part of the ship's duties, a boarding party is sent out to vessels located in the 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: 08 July 2010)
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A boarding party carries out an Approach, Assist and Visit (AAV) procedure with a vessel located by HMAS Parramatta in the Gulf of Aden. During maritime security patrol duties in the Gulf of Aden in the Middle East Area of Operations, the Australian Warship HMAS Parramatta carries out checks of vessels transiting the patrol area. As part of the ship's duties, a boarding party is sent out to vessels located in the 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: 08 July 2010)
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A boarding party carries out an Approach, Assist and Visit (AAV) procedure with a vessel located by HMAS Parramatta in the Gulf of Aden. During maritime security patrol duties in the Gulf of Aden in the Middle East Area of Operations, the Australian Warship HMAS Parramatta carries out checks of vessels transiting the patrol area. As part of the ship's duties, a boarding party is sent out to vessels located in the 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: 08 July 2010)
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A boarding party carries out an Approach, Assist and Visit (AAV) procedure with a vessel located by HMAS Parramatta in the Gulf of Aden. During maritime security patrol duties in the Gulf of Aden in the Middle East Area of Operations, the Australian Warship HMAS Parramatta carries out checks of vessels transiting the patrol area. As part of the ship's duties, a boarding party is sent out to vessels located in the 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: 08 July 2010)
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A boarding party carries out an Approach, Assist and Visit (AAV) procedure with a vessel located by HMAS Parramatta in the Gulf of Aden. During maritime security patrol duties in the Gulf of Aden During maritime security patrol duties in the Gulf of Aden in the Middle East Area of Operations, the Australian Warship HMAS Parramatta carries out checks of vessels transiting the patrol area. As part of the ship's duties, a boarding party is sent out to vessels located in the 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: 08 July 2010)
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