June 2, 2025–News from WCC Wellington will be celebrating its sister city partnership with Canberra this week. Australian Capital Territory Chief Minister Andrew Barr will be leading a delegation to Wellington, to celebrate the partnership and cooperation between the two capital cities. “This week’s celebration reflects the strength and significance of our city’s relationship withContinue reading “Naval parade through Wellington as part of sister city celebrations with Canberra – HMAS Canberra in attendance.”
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HMNZS/HMAS Stawell (M348)
HMNZS StawellRANThe majority of Stawell’s career was spent in three areas. Initially, she served as a convoy escort along the east coast of Australia.[1] Following this, Stawell participated in a variety of escort, minesweeping, and combat roles throughout New Guinea waters.[1] In the final third of her career, the ship spent time in Hong KongContinue reading “HMNZS/HMAS Stawell (M348)”
Royal Australian Navy’s ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat hits the water
ADV Cape Spencer – Australia Austal Australia has successfully launched the future ADV Cape Spencer, the ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat ordered by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Upon completion, the aluminium monohulled newbuild will have an LOA of 57.8 metres, a beam of 10.3 metres, a draught of approximately three metres, and accommodation for 32 crewmembers andContinue reading “Royal Australian Navy’s ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat hits the water”
