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06 September 2007
Mine Hunter HMAS Yarra on patrol for APEC
One of the Royal Australian Navy's state-of-the-art Huon Class mine hunters HMAS Yarra, has been on the waters of Sydney Harbour, scanning for possible Improvised Explosive Devices and other water hazards as part of Operation DELUGE, the Australian Defence Force's support to the New South Wales Police Security Task Force for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference.
Using technology that can pinpoint tiny objects at great depth, HMAS Yarra is constantly monitoring the waters of the harbour with its Sonar and a pair of remotely controlled Mine Disposal Vehicles, to visually inspect targets ensuring the waterways are safe to transport visiting dignitaries on during the conference.
The ADF is acting in support of the NSW Police Force and other government agencies as part of the overall security arrangements for the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Conference 2007 Leaders meetings.
The ADF is providing approximately 1500 people as part of Operation Deluge, which is supporting the security aspects of APEC 07.
A range of capabilities will be in place throughout the period of the meetings to ensure Australia stages a safe, secure and successful event for the delegates
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Dull lights and sharp minds for Sonar Operator, Lieutenant Paul Clark, 31, at work inside the operations room onboard the Mine Hunter HMAS Yarra in Sydney Harbour as part of Operation DELUGE.
(Date taken: 04 September 2007)
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Abel Seaman Mine Warfare Ash McGeown, 23, scans the surface of Sydney Harbour for possible targets of interest inside the operations room onboard Mine Hunter HMAS Yarra.
(Date taken: 04 September 2007)
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HMAS Yarra's operations room is a glow of activity with (R-L) Sonar Operator Lieutenant Paul Clark, Abel Seaman Mine Warfare Ash McGeown, and Mine Hunter Director, Chief Petty Officer Michael Clifford.
(Date taken: 04 September 2007)
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Leading Seaman Brian Dodd controls the crane that lauches the Mine Disposal Vehicle off the back of the Mine Hunter HMAS Yarra in Sydney Harbour.
(Date taken: 04 September 2007)
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Abel Seaman Marine Technician Alex Brown, 21, mans the Marine Control Room onboard the Mine Hunter HMAS Yarra.
(Date taken: 04 September 2007)
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Sub Lieutenant Sam Langmaid, 24, keeps watch on the Mine Hunter HMAS Yarra, looking for other vessels, while the rest of the crew onboard searches for targets of interest as part of Operation DELUGE for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in Sydney.
(Date taken: 04 September 2007)
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