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10 January 2005
HMAS Kanimbla deployed on Operation Sumatra Assist


On 30 December 2004, the Australian Government committed the transport ship HMAS Kanimbla and an Army Engineer detachment to aid in the recovery and reconstruction of communities devastated by the Boxing Day tsunami in Indonesia.

Once on station from mid January 2005 off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, Kanimbla is capable of supporting the Indonesian Government tsunami relief effort with a range of facilities including medical, accommodation and communications. HMAS Kanimbla will be able to remain on station for around 30 days before requiring resupply.

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Warrant Officer Communications and Informations Systems (WOCIS) Colin Scott on the flagdeck of HMAS Kanimbla on Operation Sumatra Assist.
(Date taken: 06 January 2005)
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Corporal (CPL) Troy Elston in the communication centre of HMAS Kanimbla. CPL Elston is the maintainer for Parakeet and Inmarsat systems onboard.
(Date taken: 06 January 2005)
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HMAS Kanimbla leaving Fort Hill Wharf, Darwin, for deployment to Operation Sumatra Assist. Leading Seaman Combat Systems Operator Eagles and Able Seaman Mayes wait for the ship to leave Darwin.
(Date taken: 07 January 2005)
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HMAS Kanimbla leaving Fort Hill Wharf, Darwin, for deployment to Operation Sumatra Assist. Able Seaman Communication Information Systems Kirstin Bett on the aft flight deck of HMAS Kanimbla.
(Date taken: 07 January 2005)
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HMAS Kanimbla leaving Fort Hill Wharf, Darwin, for deployment to Operation Sumatra Assist. Able Seaman Communication Information System Shane Warburton on the aft flight deck of HMAS Kanimbla waits to lower the Australian White Ensign -- the official flag of the Royal Australian Navy.
(Date taken: 07 January 2005)
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HMAS Kanimbla leaving Fort Hill Wharf, Darwin, for deployment to Operation Sumatra Assist. Personnel from the 1st Combat Engineering Regiment on the aft flight deck of HMAS Kanimbla while sailing from Darwin.
(Date taken: 07 January 2005)
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HMAS Kanimbla leaving Fort Hill Wharf, Darwin, for deployment to Operation Sumatra Assist. Personnel from the 1st Combat Engineering Regiment on the aft flight deck of HMAS Kanimbla while sailing from Darwin.
(Date taken: 07 January 2005)
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HMAS Kanimbla leaving Fort Hill Wharf, Darwin, for deployment to Operation Sumatra Assist. Petty Officer Medics Bodensteiner, Benjamin and Leading Seaman Medic Williams on the aft flight deck of HMAS Kanimbla.
(Date taken: 07 January 2005)
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HMAS Kanimbla leaving Fort Hill Wharf, Darwin, for deployment to Operation Sumatra Assist. HMAS Kanimbla personnel stand at ease with personnel from 1st Combat Engineering Regiment at ease in the background.
(Date taken: 07 January 2005)
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HMAS Kanimbla leaving Fort Hill Wharf, Darwin, for deployment to Operation Sumatra Assist. Lieutenant Fenn Kemp and Lieutenant Commander Malcolm Ralston at ease while the ship leaves Darwin Harbour.
(Date taken: 07 January 2005)
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HMAS Kanimbla leaving Fort Hill Wharf, Darwin, for deployment to Operation Sumatra Assist. Leading Seaman Communication Information System Lisa Ham writes down an incoming signal by light while using the ships 10-inch signal lamp.
(Date taken: 07 January 2005)
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HMAS Kanimbla at sea on her way from Darwin, Australia, to Indonesia to support tsunami disaster relief operations on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The deployment of Kanimbla is part of the Australian Government programme of assistance to Indonesian Government tsunami disaster relief activities under Operation Sumatra Assist.
(Date taken: 09 January 2005)
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HMAS Kanimbla at sea on her way from Darwin, Australia, to Indonesia to support tsunami disaster relief operations on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The deployment of Kanimbla is part of the Australian Government programme of assistance to Indonesian Government tsunami disaster relief activities under Operation Sumatra Assist.
(Date taken: 09 January 2005)
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HMAS Kanimbla at sea on her way from Darwin, Australia, to Indonesia to support tsunami disaster relief operations on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The deployment of Kanimbla is part of the Australian Government programme of assistance to Indonesian Government tsunami disaster relief activities under Operation Sumatra Assist.
(Date taken: 09 January 2005)
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HMAS Kanimbla at sea on her way from Darwin, Australia, to Indonesia to support tsunami disaster relief operations on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The deployment of Kanimbla is part of the Australian Government programme of assistance to Indonesian Government tsunami disaster relief activities under Operation Sumatra Assist.
(Date taken: 09 January 2005)
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HMAS Kanimbla at sea on her way from Darwin, Australia, to Indonesia to support tsunami disaster relief operations on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The deployment of Kanimbla is part of the Australian Government programme of assistance to Indonesian Government tsunami disaster relief activities under Operation Sumatra Assist.
(Date taken: 09 January 2005)
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HMAS Kanimbla at sea on her way from Darwin, Australia, to Indonesia to support tsunami disaster relief operations on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The deployment of Kanimbla is part of the Australian Government programme of assistance to Indonesian Government tsunami disaster relief activities under Operation Sumatra Assist.
(Date taken: 09 January 2005)
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HMAS Kanimbla at sea on her way from Darwin, Australia, to Indonesia to support tsunami disaster relief operations on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The deployment of Kanimbla is part of the Australian Government programme of assistance to Indonesian Government tsunami disaster relief activities under Operation Sumatra Assist.
(Date taken: 09 January 2005)
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