Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
22 October 2007
HMAS ANZAC on deployment in the Persian Gulf
Two-thirds of the way through HMAS ANZAC’s OP CATALYST deployment, the ship is running like clockwork, and the crew is steadfastly upholding the RAN’s hard-earned Northern Persian Gulf reputation. The daily routine of maritime security operations, boarding and security sweeps is now well established, with ANZAC being a regular fixture in sectors around either the Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal or the Al Basra Oil Terminal.
The overall rate of effort being applied by ANZAC is comparable to their contemporaries who have gone before although, as the mission continues to evolve, the emphasis changes between the broad roles of maritime security and maritime interception operations.
In the limited spare time morale is maintained in a variety of ways. The crew has a strong core of gym junkies who attend regular flight deck PT sessions or make use of the newly-installed cardio equipment or improvised weights room, while Call of Duty II has become the game of choice amongst the ship’s computer enthusiasts. The ship’s recently fitted satellite television system has provided both a source of entertainment, and a means for the crew to keep up to date with the outside world, with events such as the AFL Grand Final and the Rugby World Cup proving particularly popular.
ANZAC took over from HMAS TOOWOOMBA (CMDR Jamie Hatcher, RAN) in June 2007, and will return to Australia in early December.
HMAS ANZAC under the command of Captain Ian Middleton, RAN, is deployed to the Persian Gulf where she assists in the detection, deterring and intercepting of vessels within Iraqi waters suspected of undertaking illegal activity.
| 20070807adf8210414_002 The Commanding Officer of HMAS ANZAC, Captain Ian Middleton, is pictured while the crew prepare for a 'replenishment at sea' (RAS). A RAS can be conducted with another ship or by helicopter and is done to replenish the ship's supplies of fuel, water, food and other essential equipment as well as delivering mail and moving personnel. (Date taken: 04 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070807adf8210414_006 HMAS ANZAC's Lieutenant Sandra Fraser is pictured on board the ship's Seahawk Helicopter in the Northern Persian Gulf. |
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| 20070807adf8210414_009 HMAS ANZAC Officer of the Watch, Lieutenant Eric Radford checks his bearings in the Northern Persain Gulf. (Date taken: 04 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070807adf8210414_011 HMAS ANZAC's Able Seaman Stephen Koschel (foreground) mans the 'comms circuit' during a 'replenishment at sea' (RAS) in the Northern Persian Gulf. A RAS can be conducted with another ship or by helicopter and is done to replenish the ship's supplies of fuel, water, food and other essential equipment as well as delivering mail and moving personnel. (Date taken: 04 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070807adf8210414_015 USS Enterprise's Seahawk "buzzes" HMAS ANZAC in the Northern Persian Gulf. (Date taken: 04 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070807adf8210414_017 Able Seaman Gian Archer (left) and Able Seaman Sandra Freeman (right) conduct maintenance on the centrebox of HMAS ANZAC's Seahawk Helicopter in the Northern Persain Gulf. (Date taken: 04 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070904adf8513422_002 HMAS ANZAC's boarding parties and the ship's Seahawk Helicopter in action in the Northern Persian Gulf. (Date taken: 04 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070904adf8513422_004 HMAS ANZAC's Boarding Party are pictured conducting an 'interaction patrol' in the Northern Persian Gulf. (Date taken: 04 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070904adf8513422_005 HMAS ANZAC's Boarding Party return after a security sweep of a tanker in the Northern Persian Gulf. (Date taken: 04 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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