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Leading Seaman Hydrographic Systems Operator Tanya Maksimovic with Deployable Geospatial Support Team 4 in Cairns. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
13 Apr 2021
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Surveying a solution to Antarctic traffic jam

Leading Seaman Tanya Maksimovic knew exactly what do when confronted by an elephant seal asleep on a road in Antarctica.

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Seaman Sebastien Schultz and Seaman Jack Woolmer on their first international port visit on board HMAS Sydney in Pearl Harbor. Photo: Able Seaman Jasmine Mood
12 Apr 2021
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Serving in Sydney a family tradition

Among HMAS Sydney’s crew are two sailors with particularly strong connections to the ship. 

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HMAS Sydney and USS John Finn conduct a passage exercise in the Southern California Exercise Area in the United States.
12 Apr 2021
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Strengthening partnerships at sea

HMAS Sydney conducted a passage exercise with USS John Finn in the waters off the coast of Southern California in early April.

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12 Apr 2021
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Third time's a charm for officer on exchange

Lieutenant Commander Dale Axford has been deployed to the United States as part of a strike group for the third time in his career

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Sailors with Neil and Gwen Mcleod after clearing debris from their flood-damaged property in Scotts Head, NSW. Photo: Corporal Robert Whitmore
08 Apr 2021
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Fighting and winning ashore

Navy has been involved in rescue, recovery and clean up efforts during Operation NSW Flood Assist. 

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HMAS Sirius sails in company with frigates INS Kiltan of the Indian Navy and FS Surcouf of the French Navy, in the Bay of Bengal during Exercise La Perouse.
08 Apr 2021
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Collective skills put to test

HMA Ships Anzac and Sirius made an immediate impact with their international counterparts in the French-led Exercise La Perouse.

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Members of HMAS Sirius’ ship's company wave to the crew of Royal Malaysian Navy ship KD Lekir in the Andaman Sea. Photo: Leading Seaman Thomas Sawtell
08 Apr 2021
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Malaysia and Australia replenish relationship

The ship's company of HMAS Sirius conducted a series of exercises with the Royal Malaysian Navy corvette KD Lekir.

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HMAS Sirius conducts a replenishment at sea with USS Theodore Roosevelt. Photo: Leading Seaman Thomas Sawtell
08 Apr 2021
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Sirius has a day to remember

HMAS Sirius has completed one of its biggest ever Replenishment at Sea on March 31.

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HMAS Melville departing her home port of Cairns to conduct hydrographic survey work in the Bass Strait.
06 Apr 2021
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Survey work to make navigation safer

HMAS Melville's crew has completed survey work of poorly surveyed waters of the Bass Strait.

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Leading Seaman Pairat Boonrod in HMAS Sirius during a deployment to the north-east Indian Ocean and South-East Asia. Photo: Leading Seaman Thomas Sawtell
02 Apr 2021
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Sailor true to his roots

Thai-born Leading Seaman Phairat Boonrod is back in South-East Asia on deployment in HMAS Sirius.

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Commanding Officer HMAS Pirie Lieutenant Commander Sean Dalton leads the ship's company as they march off after the patrol boat’s decommissioning at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
31 Mar 2021
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Service ends after voyage to moon and back

HMAS Pirie (II) has completed her service to the nation and was decommissioned at her home port of Darwin.

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The commissioning crew of NUSHIP Supply stands on the deck while berthed alongside FBE on March 18. Photo: Able Seaman Daniel Goodman
29 Mar 2021
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A blend of traditions

NUSHIP Supply’s development of a culturally inclusive workplace is leading Navy’s diversity and inclusion commitment, enabling the fighting force to…

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