HMAS Collins (SSG 73)

After a challenging first week of the Fleet Concentration Period, HMAS Collins drops anchor in Jervis Bay on sunset. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Betano (L133)

HMAS Betano sails from Luganville, Vanuatu during Pacific Partnership. Mid Caption: Pacific Partnership 2011 (PP11) is an annual Humanitarian Civic Assistance (HCA) program sponsored by the Commander US Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT). The deployment aims to strengthen alliances and promote multilateral security cooperation. Commander of the Australian Contingent, Commander Ashley Papp, RAN, says PP11 aims to develop the ability of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to operate in close cooperation with its military colleagues from the US, New Zealand and other military and non-military participants, and to improve the way of life for Australia’s Pacific neighbours. PP11 will deliver engineering and medical aid to Vanuatu, Tonga, Papua New Guinea (PNG), East Timor and the Federated States of Micronesia from aboard USS Cleveland. The ADF contribution to the mission will include approximately 40 members in two phases, comprising engineering, medical and veterinary personnel. A deployable Geospatial Team will also embark for survey tasks. HMA Ships Betano and Balikpapan will provide vital ship to shore support. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Balikpapan (L126)

Aerial view of HMAS Balikpapan along side at Santo Island, Vanuatu during Pacific Partnership. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Balikpapan (L126)

Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) HMAS Balikpapan at Leutem, East Timor during Exercise Pacific Partnership 2011 (PP11). (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Huon (M82)

Royal Australian Navy Coastal Mine Hunter, HMAS Huon, commences operation in Moreton Bay as part of Operation Queensland Flood Assist. Mid Caption: Fitted with sophisticated sonar equipment the ship will search for debris that poses a navigational hazard to shipping in Moreton Bay and Brisbane River. The mission as requested by Emergency Management Queensland will be directed by a Maritime Task Group, established at Bulimba Barracks. The Task Group includes headquarters personnel, Clearance Divers, a Deployable Geospatial Team and three Navy Fleet units: HMAS Huon and two Hydrographic Survey Motor Launches, HMA Ships Paluma and Shepparton arriving later today. (Photograph by: Corporal (CPL) Janine Fabre)

HMAS Huon (M82)

Royal Australian Navy Coastal Mine Hunter, HMAS Huon, commences operation in Moreton Bay as part of Operation Queensland Flood Assist. Mid Caption: Fitted with sophisticated sonar equipment the ship will search for debris that poses a navigational hazard to shipping in Moreton Bay and Brisbane River. The mission as requested by Emergency Management Queensland will be directed by a Maritime Task Group, established at Bulimba Barracks. The Task Group includes headquarters personnel, Clearance Divers, a Deployable Geospatial Team and three Navy Fleet units: HMAS Huon and two Hydrographic Survey Motor Launches, HMA Ships Paluma and Shepparton arriving later today. (Photograph by: Corporal (CPL) Janine Fabre)

HMAS Huon (M82)

Royal Australian Navy Coastal Mine Hunter, HMAS Huon, commences operation in Moreton Bay as part of Operation Queensland Flood Assist. (Photograph by: Corporal (CPL) Janine Fabre)