Category Archives: ASS – Antarctic Supply Ships

Warships from the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, U.S. and Japan Sail in Joint South China Sea Patrol 

Aaron-Matthew Lariosa – September 29, 2024 12:17 PM Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Sazanami sails behind Royal New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Aotearoa while conducting a Dual-Replenishment at Sea with HMAS Sydney and USS Howard during a Maritime Cooperative Activity in the South China Sea on Sept. 28, 2024. Royal Australian Navy Photo

HMNZS Aotearoa departs on resupply mission to Antarctica

17 January, 2025 HMNZS Aotearoa, the Royal New Zealand Navy’s maritime sustainment vessel, is sailing to Antarctica to deliver food, supplies and engineering equipment for New Zealand and United States bases on the ice. Commander Rob Welford, Aotearoa’s Commanding Officer, says he and his ship’s company are excited to be travelling to a part ofContinue reading “HMNZS Aotearoa departs on resupply mission to Antarctica”

JS SENDAI conducted a Japan-New Zealand bilateral exercise. JS SENDAI conducted a Japan-New Zealand bilateral exercise with Royal New Zealand Navy HMNZS AOTEAROA in the East China Sea.New Zealand is Japan’s important partner to maintain and strengthen the international order based on the rule of law, and we are working together through various opportunities, suchContinue reading