7th October 2024 at 12:33pm HMNZS Manawanui had been under the command of ex-Royal Navy officer Commander Yvonne Gray (Picture: New Zealand Navy Today) A former Royal Navy officer who now serves in the Royal New Zealand Navy has been praised for her decision to evacuate everyone aboard the stricken HMNZS Manawanui. Commander Yvonne Gray gaveContinue reading “Ex-Royal Navy commander praised for saving lives after New Zealand naval ship sinks”
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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 MANILA,Continue reading “Warships from the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, U.S. and Japan Sail in Joint South China Sea Patrol “
Two Additional New Zealand Super Hercules Arrive in Whenuapai
Rojoef Manuel – October 1, 2024 The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has accepted its second and third C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft at Base Auckland, Whenuapai. The planes were flown by C-130 developer Lockheed Martin from its US center in Marietta, Georgia, and were received by Chief of Air Force Air Vice-Marshal Darryn Webb onContinue reading “Two Additional New Zealand Super Hercules Arrive in Whenuapai”
HMNZS Kaniere, Loch Class frigate – RNZN Service: Commissioned 27 September 1948, Paid off 22 December 1960 – Completed: February 1945 – commissioned as HMS Loch Achray
Squid anti-sub being exercised HMS Loch Achray – later HMNZS Kaniere HMNZS Kaniere ln Nelson for opening of McGlashen Quay December 10, 1960 HMNZS Kaniere Kaniere at Hobart 6 February 1958. Taken by Lindsa HMNZS Kaniere – crew via WordPress https://ift.tt/bjPAND4
Royal New Zealand Navy takes out top prize at 47th Roy Smith Memorial Trophy Competition
Intricate knife skills, specialised cooking techniques and refined plating skills were on display at the annual 47th Roy Smith Memorial Trophy Competition last week. 02 October, 2024 Five teams from the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), New Zealand Army, and teams from the Australian Defence Force competed in the two-day fine dining competition at Devonport NavalContinue reading “Royal New Zealand Navy takes out top prize at 47th Roy Smith Memorial Trophy Competition”
