The newest addition to the Naval Service fleet, the Inshore Patrol Vessel (IPV) P70 class cutter LÉ Aoibhinn (P71), was berthed at Dun Laoghaire Harbour on Sunday. The former Royal New Zealand cutter was alongside the town’s Carlisle Pier, berthed next to Green Rebel’s 56-metre multi-purpose survey vessel Glomar Vantage. The LÉ Aoibhinn (P71) in her home portContinue reading “Dun Laoghaire’s New Ship Berth in Full Use With Navy Cutter (Ex-RNZN) and Survey Vessel Alongside”
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New Zealand Navy eyes a unique opportunity to revamp its fleet
Based on a commercial ferry design, HMNZS Canterbury is New Zealand’s only amphibious and multipurpose vessel. (Credit: Gordon Arthur) New Zealand possesses an exclusive economic zone spanning 4.3 million km², which the government claims is the world’s fifth largest. Gordon Arthur 18 Jul 2024 The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) is required to monitor this vastContinue reading “New Zealand Navy eyes a unique opportunity to revamp its fleet”
New Zealand Defence Force’s $490m housing plan for Waiouru military camp
Homes for army personnel in Waiouru are in line for an upgrade. Photo: New Zealand Defence Force The New Zealand Defence Force is moving ahead with a $490 million expansion and upgrade of housing at its military training base in Waiouru. The first $75m stage of the project will 50 new homes for military families on newly developed landContinue reading “New Zealand Defence Force’s $490m housing plan for Waiouru military camp”
USS William P. Lawrence, USS Sterett, HMNZS Aotearoa Conduct Replinshment-At-Sea
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) stands by as the lifeguard station for the replenishment-at-sea (RAS) conducted by the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), left, and the Royal New Zealand Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11) during the Force Integration phase of Exercise RimContinue reading “USS William P. Lawrence, USS Sterett, HMNZS Aotearoa Conduct Replinshment-At-Sea”
USS Sterett (DDG 104) conduct a RAS with HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11)
Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) heave a line during a replenishment-at-sea with Royal New Zealand Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 in the Pacific Ocean, July 13. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more thanContinue reading “USS Sterett (DDG 104) conduct a RAS with HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11)”
