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Captain Warren Bairstow congratulates Navy Indigenous Development Program graduate Recruit Chanika Stack at HMAS Cairns. Photo: Andrew Watson
23 Jan 2021
Navy
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Indigenous sailors on board with program

The latest recruits in the Navy Indigenous Development Program (NIDP) graduated at HMAS Cairns late last year. The graduation ceremony for Course 14…

People & service
Marine technicians Able Seamen Greg Hallet, left, Cassandra Bullock, Mason Turner, Cody Martin, Yassi Coban and Leading Seaman Morse Stanton in front of NUSHIP Supply at Fleet Base West, Western Australia. Photo: Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft
21 Jan 2021
Navy
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Trainees complete qualifications at rate of knots

More than a dozen NUSHIP Supply marine technicians completed apprenticeships without access to their ship.

Capability & technology
A Sydney company was awarded the contract to build 12 new Gemini seaboats.
20 Jan 2021
Navy
News

Geminis rising from Sydney company

Britton Maritime Systems was awarded the contract to build 12 Gemini seaboats for the newest Cape-class patrol boats.

Capability & technology
NUSHIP Supply arrives at her home port for the first time at Fleet Base East, Sydney. Photo: Petty Officer Justin Brown
15 Jan 2021
Navy
News

Home sweet home

The Royal Australian Navy’s new auxiliary oiler replenishment ship, NUSHIP Supply, has arrived at its homeport of Garden Island, Sydney. 

People & service
The first six recipients of the Australian Service Medal for Operation Bursa with the Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore Don Dezentje, centre. Photo: Able Seaman Susan Mossop
15 Jan 2021
Navy
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Operational contribution recognised

Navy’s Fleet Air Arm has been awarded an Australian Service Medal for its contribution to Operation Bursa.

Commemoration & history
Captain Doug Theobald presents a Fleet Commander silver commendation to Able Seaman Sarah McDonald at an awards ceremony held at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey
14 Jan 2021
Navy
News

Submariner awards recognise achievements

The achievements of Navy’s Submarine Force in 2020 were recognised at the submariner awards at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia.

Capability & technology
Outgoing Commanding Officer of HMAS Stirling Captain Ainsley Morthorpe, left, hands command to Captain Gary Lawton on the quarterdeck at Fleet Base West, Western Australia. Photo: Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft
13 Jan 2021
Navy
News

New chapter for commanding officer

When Captain Gary Lawton was selected as the new Commanding Officer of HMAS Stirling, it felt more like a homecoming.

People & service
An artist's impression of the Hunter-class frigate.
07 Jan 2021
Navy
News

Preparation underway to build new frigates

Prototyping is underway at the Osborne shipyard in Adelaide for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigate program.

Capability & technology
Officer selection board president Captain John Vandyke, top, Lieutenant Commander Brad Williams and Navy psychologist Amber Milnes prepare to interview an officer candidate via Zoom.
24 Dec 2020
Navy
News

Officer recruitment zooming along in pandemic

Officer selection boards are continuing during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to technology.

People & service
Seaman Shanen Pulkkinen is one of 14 gap gear-trained personnel re-joining Navy for three months to provide additional personnel over the stand-down period.
23 Dec 2020
Navy
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Gap year sailors ready to support operations

Seaman Shanen Pulkkinen is one of 14 ADF Gap Year program sailors who have returned to service to support the high-risk weather season and Operation…

People & service
Leading Seaman  Adam Smith is embarked on Australian Defence Vessel Cape Inscription.
23 Dec 2020
Navy
News

Small boats offer big rewards

Working in a small team on a small boat offers plenty of variety for sailors.

People & service
Navy personnel and community members step out in support of the Say No to Domestic Violence Walk in Sydney.
22 Dec 2020
Navy
News

Navy crew walks the talk on domestic violence

Personnel from HMAS Penguin took part in the Say No to Domestic Violence Walk in Sydney.

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