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ISSN 1173-8332
| ISSUE 162 | aUGUST 2011
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12Te Mana gets worked up
18ct 151 anti Piracy patrol
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
22 NZDSM inaugural
recipients
30 HMNZS
CANTERBURY
23 Navy 70th
Anniversary
31 HMNZS
ENDEAVOUR
24 HMNZS
MANAWANUI
32 Defence Careers
18 CT 151 Combating
piracy
26 HMNZS HAWEA &
PUKAKI
36 Sport
20 Our People
28 HMNZS
WELLINGTON
04 Operation Calypso
10 Kapa haka – Navy's
secret weapon
12 HMNZS TE MANA
– well and truly
worked up
22 HMNZS KIWI's bell
returned
34 Naval heritage
38 Main Notice Board
28 Naval Reserve
W W W. N A V Y. M I L . N Z
YOURS AYE
by commodore John MArtin
we have a course
and a goal, and our
job is to provide
the professional
knowledge that will
make the maritime
piece of the problem
successful – lets
go to it!
[ Maritime COmponent Commander ]
Our nation is a narrow slip of land in a large
ocean. The sea is our constant companion and
for us as mariners it is at once our enemy and
our friend.
maintenance and repair.
We meet the challenge of the sea through
Defence Diplomacy tasks and used opportunities
professionalism, the strength of our shared
to share experiences and information with New
experience, discipline and supporting tradition. It
Zealand’s partners in South East Asia. TE MANA
is the sea that makes the Navy a fighting force that
and TE KAHA’s presence is a tangible indication
is different to others; we all go down to the sea
of our commitment to the South East Asian region
together, we all sink or swim together. We are a
and demonstrates to our partners that we have
team that puts service first, the ship second, our
credible forces that would be a reliable addition to
comrades third and ourselves last.
any coalition. Moreover their deployment signifies
and communicates New Zealand’s willingness to
truths, particularly when we face rough waters. We
operate our navy at “arms length” in support of
have been here before: the adoption, in 1998, of
the government’s aim.
the Navy’s vision to be the best small nation navy
In the South Pacific the conduct of Exercise Croix
in the world is a case in point. After a decade of
Du Sud and Pacific Partnership with US, Australian
effort, courage, commitment and comradeship we
and French Military units again demonstrated our
were able to deliver tangible results and say that we
ability to work with other nations for a common
had achieved success. Now we are undergoing
goal. It underlined the value and inherent flexibility
change again and though many of us have been
of our ships. It also demonstrated that we can host
personally affected and the passage seems rough,
the way ahead is definitely not uncharted.
Our challenge is defined by The Defence White
Paper and CDF’s intent to create an Amphibious
Task Force (ATF) by 2015. It will require a Defence
Force that is at once combat ready, expeditionary
it is an exciting opportunity, and a significant
organisational, technical and training challenge.
To deliver CDF’s vision that the NZDF can lead
and command operations in our region the Navy
is going to have to provide increased support,
expertise and leadership. It is tempting to think
that the work of an ATF starts once the troops are
29 September – 3 October, Wellington
On 1 October 1941 the ‘New
Zealand Naval Forces’ became the
‘Royal New Zealand Navy’ after King
George VI granted our Naval Forces
his royal recognition.
From 29 September – 3 October
the RNZN will celebrate its 70th
Anniversary with a Fleet Review and
related activities in Wellington.
For more details of the Review see
the story on Page 23.
coalition maritime environments, undertaken
But sometimes it is easy to forget these basic
in focus and maritime in outlook. For the Navy
Navy 70th Anniversary
Celebrations
Our frigates, on their most recent deployment,
have generated combat capability in complex
ashore, but the lessons of history (e.g. Gallipoli
and Crete) are that in more challenging scenarios
and support land forces and embark other nation’s
helicopters; and then, project our forces ashore
using our landing craft and coalition helicopters.
We now need to do that with our own NH90
helicopters and in more complex situations.
Another milestone has been the deployment
of the OTAGO Class Patrol Vessels to the
Southern Ocean and the South Pacific thereby
demonstrating our nation’s commitment to the
region and the flexibility of our fleet. Crucially, these
ships and the land forces they carry are building
long lasting professional and cultural ties with the
security forces of our neighbours.
Our leadership of CTF 151, counter-piracy
operations in the Red Sea and Somali Basin
the precursor work needed to understand and
is also a good case in point. The deployment
influence the maritime approaches and then
reflects our ability to develop professional and
provide support from the sea is crucial to the
experienced personnel from our training for naval
success of any expeditionary operation.
combat and our experience in participating and
Intuitively, we have been going down this path
leading coalitions.
for some time and in the last six months we have
So, here we sit at the eve of a big hairy audacious
seen pleasing signs that Navy is on track and will
goal, one that will add another competency and
achieve CDF’s intent. In that time we have seen
change the way we will do our business at sea.
the Navy’s core competencies demonstrated:
There is no doubt the our passage will require
combat power, command and control, intelligence
significant effort but we have a course and a
gathering, boarding operations, naval aviation,
goal, and our job is to provide the professional
professional mastery of the maritime environment,
knowledge that will make the maritime piece of
diving, underway replenishment and naval
the problem successful – lets go to it!
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OPERATION
CALYPSO
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OPVs
Come of Age
In February this year HMNZS WELLINGTON
successfully completed the first deployment by
an Offshore Patrol Vessel to the Southern Ocean,
including Antarctic waters. Now her sister ship,
HMNZS OTAGO, has completed the first longrange deployment to the Pacific. The success
of these two deployments demonstrates the
versatility and capability of the new ships.
In early May 2011, HMNZS OTAGO, packed to the
gunnels with sea riders, charitable freight (toys for Tonga)
and supplies, departed for the South Pacific on the first
long-range deployment to the Pacific for an OPV.
“It was a complex deployment”, said OTAGO’s
Commanding Officer, LTCDR Simon Rooke. “Over
37 days we visited eight islands and five Pacific
nations, transported VIPs, performed a re-supply
operation, embarked a large number of civilian sea
2011
riders, conducted an emergency medical transfer and
undertook a range of military, fisheries patrol, surveillance
and defence diplomacy activities. The versatility of the
ship is amazing, and the ability of the RNZN to deploy
such a ship for a long period gives us a large presence
for a relatively small footprint.”
HMNZS OTAGO’s RHIB off Raoul Island.
Photograph, Jason O’Hara.
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"The versatility of the ship is amazing, and the ability of
the RNZN to deploy such a ship for a long period gives
us a large presence for a relatively small footprint.”
HMNZS OTAGO and Tongan Patrol Vessel VOEA
NEIAFU conduct OOW and RAS Manoeuvres.
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Day Three RAOUL
Day Seven TONGA
OTAGO’s deployment commenced with a
After leaving Raoul OTAGO headed for
re-supply of Raoul Island in the Kermadec
Tonga where she was welcomed by Tongan
Group in support of the Department of
Patrol Vessel VOEA NEIAFU with whom she
Conservation (DoC).
conducted a set of Officer of the Watch
A large group of sea riders ensured that
manoeuvres and Replenishment At Sea
every bunk on the ship was filled, with guests
Approaches.
including the Minister of Conservation, the
The four day visit to Tonga saw OTAGO begin
Honourable Kate Wilkinson, an 11 person DoC
the defence diplomacy and civil engagement
work team and 11 prominent artists sponsored
part of Operation CALYPSO. A number of
by the PEW Environment Group.
high profile visitors were welcomed on board
During the three day visit the ship conducted
including the Prime minister of Tonga, Lord
32 RHIB transfers, offloaded 25 cubic metres of
Tu’ivakano, His Excellency, Dr Jonathan Austin,
cargo and transferred 24 seariders to the island.
New Zealand High Commissioner to Tonga, and
“At Raoul Island we encountered some pretty
a range of Tongan Cabinet Ministers. Another
rough weather,” said ASCS Regan Jordan. “It
task was to land the “Toys for Tonga” charitable
made the transfer of the goods and personnel
freight from Rotary New Zealand’s appeal.
ashore a lot harder.”
Ship tours for Tongan Navy personnel and
With everyone ashore safely – if a little wet –
mile Exclusive Economic Zones. Increased
engagement with the FFA is likely in coming
years as the RNZN undertakes regular patrols
in the region.
After completing the patrol the ship’s crew
enjoyed a relaxing weekend in Samoa, their first
period of leave in a Pacific Port. “Samoa had
some awesome sights and the snorkelling was
very enjoyable,” said Able Marine Technician
(AMT L) Gavin Neuenschwander. Monday 23rd
saw the ship back at work, preparing for the
passage to the Tokelau Islands.
Day FOurteen TUVALU
For this leg of the deployment the ship again
filled every bunk with additional personnel
including the reconnaissance team who were
preparing for the Humanitarian Exercise,
Tropic Twilight in Tuvalu in July/August.
The ship also embarked the Right Honourable
OPV capability and familiarisation briefings for
Dame Sian Elias GNZM, Chief Justice of New
there was an opportunity for OTAGO’s crew to
Tongan Naval Officers were also carried out.
Day Eleven SAMOA
Zealand and Tokelau, accompanied by her
undertake some valuable training. Midshipman
Matt Wilson, who is working towards his Alpha
The next phase of OTAGO’s deployment
Minister) o tokelau, The Right Honourable
ticket which will allow him sole charge to drive
involved a series of civil, diplomatic and patrol
Foua Toloa. With two of the Nations’ most
the ship, experienced piloting OTAGO around
activities around Samoa and Tuvalu.
important dignitaries on board OTAGO visited
the Island.
husband, Hugh Fletcher, and the Ulu (Prime
OTAGO began her operations during her
Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo in three days.
“I got to drive the ship around Raoul Island
passage from Tonga to Apia by conducting
Each day the official party and reconnaissance
for what we call 'close proximity pilotage'.
surveillance and reporting for the Forum
team transferred to the islands for the day and
That means I was able to take the ship in very
Fisheries Agency (FFA). The FFA is a regional
the ship then commenced Hot Weather Sea
close to the land and the rocks that surrounds
organisation made up of 17 Pacific and
trials to progress the Introduction into Service
the island. This takes a lot of concentration
Micronesian nations that work to sustainably
of the OPV.
and skill!”
manage the tuna fisheries within their 200
Before departing the final island Fakaofo for
Midshipman Matt Wilson on the bridge of OTAGO
during Officer of the Watch manoeuvres.
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OTAGO enters Port Avatiu, Rarotonga.
LSCS Konrad Cook and exchange officer
SLT Kane Stuart (RAN) on the bridge during
officer of the watch manoeuvres.
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Lt Cdr Rooke and Cook Islands Commissioner
of Police Maara Tetava on the bridge of
HMNZS OTAGO.
Apia, OTAGO was requested to provide medical
sights. Several crew members also had family
evacuation for a patient with extreme respiratory
links to the Islands.
issues. With OTAGO being able to provide
“To be honest, it was a bit weird returning to
a greater degree of medical support, patient
Rarotonga with the Navy, because I was mixing
comfort and, if required, a speedier passage
work with a place that is very special to me”, said
back to Samoa, the request was accepted
Leading Stores Assistant (LSA) Noel Hirovaana
and the patient, atoll's doctor and patient's
who was born in Rarotonga. “Who else rides
chaperones embarked OTAGO.
their work into port?”
On Friday 27th OTAGO berthed in Apia for the
On Sunday the ship held an open day and
second time in seven days. The difference this
hosted 571 visitors, mostly expatriate New
weekend was that ANZAC class frigate, HMAS
Zealanders and local school children. The
PERTH, was also alongside. Over the weekend
children were completing research questionnaires
sailors from both Navies’ visited each other’s
for their school projects on marine resource and
ships, and on Monday OTAGO sailed along
environmental protection, which had been
with PERTH and Samoan Police Patrol Vessel
initiated to coincide with OTAGO’s visit.
NAFANUA to undertake manoeuvres. For Sub
Day twenty nine Niue
Lieutenant Jeff Lura of the Canadian Forces this
Leaving Rarotonga, OTAGO then conducted
was the highlight of the deployment. “Speaking
an EEZ patrol between the Cook Islands and
as a Canadian serving in an RNZN ship, getting
Niue. On arrival at Niue OTAGO anchored off
the chance to drive an Australian frigate in a
Afoli Harbour for 24 hours. Although the visit
Replenishment Approach was an unexpected
was short New Zealand’s High Commissioner,
and very memorable experience.”
His Excellency Mark Blumsky, said that OTAGO
Day Eighteen The TUNA BELT &
rarotonga
and her crew did the Navy proud.
The next phase of the deployment involved
even losing to the local side at Touch rugby,”
a patrol through the Pacific Tuna Belt to
said Mark Blumsky. “Visits like this are critical to
Rarotonga with three Samoan Maritime Police
patrolling the surrounding waters and protecting
personnel and two Cook Islands Fisheries
the marine assets of Niue. It also does wonder
Officers onboard. This part of the patrol
in cementing the relationship between the two
was designed to develop relationships with
nations.”
Fisheries Officers from the Pacific Islands for
Mark Blumsky said that the reception held at
future combined EEZ patrols. After a successful
the High Commission was a highlight on many
three day patrol OTAGO positioned itself north
of the locals’ calendars. “Having LT CDR Rooke
of Avatiu Harbour, Rarotonga, for rendezvous
and crew join the locals for a relaxed, fun BBQ
with the Cook Islands Patrol Vessel TE KUKUPA.
was a great way to end a very worthwhile visit
OTAGO and TE KUKUPA carried out a boat
ashore".
transfer of the Cook Islands Commissionaire
Day thirty five Raoul
of Police, Commissioner M Tetava, then 90
OTAGO departed Niue for Raoul Island where
minutes of Officer of the Watch manoeuvres and
she uplifted DoC personnel who had been
replenishment approaches.
dropped on the Island during the first leg of
Over the following days OTAGO hosted several
the deployment five weeks previous. Once
official functions for dignitaries, including the
the seven DoC personnel and stores were
Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, the Right
embarked, OTAGO began the final leg home of
Honourable Mr Henry Puna. An Official Reception
an eventful and successful deployment.
with the New Zealand High Commissioner, Her
LT CDR Simon Rooke said the deployment saw
Excellency Ms Linda Te Puni was also held,
the coming of age of the OPV’s. “WELLINGTON
with a wide range of political, government and
has successfully proven the ability to operate at
expatriate guests enjoying a few hours onboard
the Southern end of the OPV’s operational area
the first OPV visit to Rarotonga.
(Ross Sea), and now OTAGO has successfully
A highlight of the reception was the passionate
LSA Noel Hirovaana
returns to Rarotonga on
HMNZS OTAGO.
“The ship and her crew did a splendid job,
proven the ability to perform in the Pacific.”
and impressive performance of OTAGO’s
In coming years OTAGO and WELLINGTON
kapa haka group which was so well received
will undertake regular patrols into the Pacific to
that Cook Island Maori guests performed an
support New Zealand’s interests in the region,
impromptu Waiata in recognition of the quality
and to support the interests of our Pacific Island
of the OTAGO groups performance.
Neighbours. The success of this first patrol, and
Saturday was the first opportunity for the Ship’s
Company to visit the Island’s market and see the
the goodwill it created, has set the standard for
coming years.
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TE MANA’s kapa haka group perform for the
Sultan of Brunei.
Kapa
Haka
Navy’s Secret Weapon
When an RNZN ship deploys
overseas it is well armed and its
crew well trained. One of the
most powerful weapons it carries,
and one no other navy possesses,
is the ship’s Kapa Haka group.
Kapa haka groups are formed by a ship’s company at the beginning of a deployment. “What
started as a get together soon turned into a group that was being asked to perform at official
functions,” said PORS Paula Hill, a co-ordinator of TE MANA’s kapa haka group. “As a group we
consider ourselves to be ambassadors of the Maori culture, just as all of Ship’s Company are
ambassadors for the RNZN and NZ as a whole.”
Co-ordinator of OTAGO’s group, PORS David Tapene, said that 10 personnel volunteered their
own time to form their kapa haka group.
“For a few of these members, it was there first time performing Maori culture in front of a foreign
crowd. This to me was awesome to see, the Ihi, Wehi and Mana from the group portraying our
culture - priceless.”
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TE MANA’s kapa haka group perform
a waiata on arrival at Ho Chi Minh
City, Vietnam.
Like OTAGO, TE MANA’s kapa haka group
welcomes new members regardless of whether
or not they speak Te Reo, or whether or not
they have Maori heritage or were even born
in NZ.
“When the group learns new material it
is translated so that everyone in the group
understands the meaning and the words of the
waiata/haka,” says LCH Tim Te Hau - Group
Tutor. “This way everyone is able to draw their
own meaning and wairua (spirit) in how they
want to express themselves. The items we
learned and prepared during the deployment
have been commonly known waiata, or have
had a Navy influence (e.g. the Navy Haka, ‘ Te
Tumu Herenga Waka’).
On long deployments the kapa haka groups
also play an important role building team spirit
and morale.
“Being away from home and our whanau, the
OTAGO’s Kapa Haka performed at Nukunonu atoll
in re sponse to a challenge from the Island’s
cultural group. The value of this performance
in terms of relationship building should not be
underestimated, as it creates bonds within our
region that can not be generated by other means.
of where we are in the world.”
haka from OTAGO". Beyond the value to personal and unit morale,
During TE MANA’s deployment to Asia the
the kapa haka groups play a highly important
kapa haka group performed in several countries
role when an RNZN ship visits another country.
on arrival in port, and during the Fleet Review
“The ability to display Maori culture overseas
in Brunei. In Brunei the group performed to the
is a great privilege and adds an incredible
Sultan of Brunei during a multi-national parade
dimension to the defence diplomacy port
through the city. The Haka was extremely well
visits”, says Commanding Officer of OTAGO LT
CDR Simon Rooke.
“During our deployment to the Pacific
OTAGO’s kapa haka performed at Nukunonu
atoll in response to a challenge from the Island’s
cultural group. The value of this performance
in terms of relationship building should not be
received by the international crowd, media
and the Royalty in attendance, with rousing
applause from the audience.
The value of kapa haka groups is summed
up by LT CDR Simon Rooke.
“When the group performs I feel a great sense
of pride, both for my ship, but also as a New
Ship’s Company come to rely on those around
underestimated, as it creates bonds within
them for support,” said PORS Paula Hill from
our region that can not be generated by other
Zealander. Seeing the pleasure in the faces
TE MANA. “For many of us, kapa haka is a
means. Later in the deployment the group
of the group to so passionately deliver their
way for us to express ourselves and how we
performed at the official reception in Rarotonga,
performances is matched by the enjoyment you
are feeling about being away from home. It
where their performance was so well received
get to see on the faces of the crowds watching,
gives us a chance to reminisce about those
that the Cook Islands Maori guests performed
be they expat’s being reminded of home, or
who are waiting for us back in NZ. It is also a
a Waiata in response to OTAGO’s performance,
locals seeing a spectacular performance of
way for us to keep our culture alive regardless
as a mark of appreciation towards the kapa
New Zealand’s culture.”
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HMNZS TE MANA with USS PREBLE
rafted alongside, Brunei.
Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter undertakes a
Helicopter In Flight Refuelling (HIFR) evolution from
TE MANA’s flight deck during Ex Bersama Shield.
When TE MANA left Devonport Naval Base on
21 February for a 21 week deployment to
Australia and Asia she was still regenerating
capability after nine months of deep
maintenance.
Five months later she has returned a fully operational
surface combatant warship having undertaken major
exercises and a series of defence diplomacy activities in
Australia, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei
and Vanuatu.
HMNZS TE MANA during her workup
phase, Exercise Triton Storm.
Photo: Royal australian Navy
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Formation manoeuvre during Exercise
Bersama Shield, South China Sea.
Royal Australian Air Force F18-D
overfly’s TE MANA during workup
exercises as part of Ex Triton Storm.
TE MANA’s Deployment
Phase One: Operation Cradock
Leaving home port for a long deployment
completing an operational Work Up in Australian
the ship had achieved a Directed Level of
is a difficult time for any or all of a Ship’s
waters in company with TE KAHA, and HMA
Operational Capability (DLOC) – the standard
Company. Sadness at leaving family for a
Ships PARRAMATTA and BALLARAT. This
required for a combat vessel on a routine basis.
long period is mixed with excitement and
ANZAC Force (ANZFOR) undertook an intensive
To achieve DLOC the ship was assessed by
apprehension about the professional and
series of exercises which for TE MANA
a team of RNZN Subject Matter Experts. The
personal challenges ahead.
culminated in a Unit Readiness Evaluation (URE)
assessment team threw multiple scenarios at
at the end of March.
the ship to test the Ship’s Company’s ability to
The challenge for the crew of TE MANA was
particularly great. Nine months of 2010 had
“We drilled everything,” said TE MANA
been spent in an extended maintenance period
Operations Officer Lieutenant Commander
At the end of an intensive 24 hour test
during which the ship’s main diesel engines had
Mike Peebles. “Gunnery, ship handling, anti-
the evaluation team assessed TE MANA as
been replaced, and extensive engineering work
air and anti-submarine, damage control,
achieving DLOC. This demonstrated that TE
done on control and stability systems. By the
flight operations, Replenishment At Sea,
MANA was again a capable and effective
time of departure all on board recognised that
seamanship, towing, counter FIAC operations,
fighting ship for the NZDF.
they’d made great progress regenerating the
Force Protection, Anti Surface Warfare,
After completing the Work Up the ANZFOR
fundamental capabilities of the ship, but there
Maritime Interdiction Operations: you name it,
then proceeded to Singapore for the annual
was much more to do.
we drilled it.”
Five Power Defence Agreement (FPDA)
The first challenge for the ship was successfully
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The goal of the URE was to determine if
fight and defend the ship.
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TE MANA’s Deployment
Phase Two: Operation Cutlass
Following the completion of Bersama Shield
scenery made it enjoyable as the shore
the ANZFOR Task Group split up, with
changed from the lush Vietnamese jungle,
TE KAHA returning to New Zealand and
into countryside and then to a sprawling city
TE MANA relocating to Singapore’s Changi
of surprisingly modern skyscrapers.”
Naval Base to take part in the International
The visit to Port Blair in the Andaman and
Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) and
Nicobar Islands (part of India) in early June
Western Pacific Naval Symposium Maritime
included exercises with an Indian Navy
Security Exercise (WMSX).
Landing Ship KESARI, and sports and social
Participation in IMDEX and WMSX was the
engagements with Indian Navy personnel from
first of a series of port visits and defence
the Naval Base. Three weeks after the visit
diplomacy activities in South East Asia. From
the value of the ongoing contact between the
23 May to 28 July TE MANA visited Penang in
RNZN and the Indian Navy was referred to by
Malaysia, Djakarta in Indonesia, Port Blair in the
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Prime
Andaman and Nicobar Islands (India), Ho Chi
Minister John Key in a joint statement during
Minh City in Vietnam, Brunei and Vanuatu.
Prime Minister Key’s visit to India (see following
Defence diplomacy is a key enabler in raising
TE MANA’s crew at Procedure
Alpha during arrival at Ho Chi
Minh City, Vietnam.
story on Defence Diplomacy).
the profile of NZ and NZ Government diplomatic
The highlight of the final leg of Operation
presence in the country being visited. A visit
Cutlass was participation in an International
by an RNZN ship, and in particular a FFH (Fast
Fleet Review in Brunei. 21 warships from 12
Frigate Helicopter) demonstrates that the NZ
nations participated in the review, in honour of
Government is serious about developing and
the Sultan of Brunei. Following the Fleet Review
continuing a relationship with the country being
TE MANA’s kapa haka group performed for
visited. It’s also about relationships among
the Sultan during a parade through the city
The highlight of the final leg of Operation Cutlass
was participation in an international fleet review
in Brunei. 21 warships from 12 nations participated
in the review, in honour of the Sultan of Brunei.
military personnel, which are initially formed
of Brunei.
at a tactical level and eventually contribute to
11 Chiefs of Navy were present at the review
operational or strategic level decision making.
and our Chief of Navy, RA Tony Parr used the
is a large exercise used to test and develop
In Indonesia TE MANA hosted guests
opportunity to host senior Navy officers from
interoperability between the forces of Singapore,
including the New Zealand Ambassador, His
other nations onboard TE MANA. Among
Malaysia, UK, Australia and New Zealand. This
Excellency David Taylor, senior military officers
and local city and government officials. In
the guests hosted were Rear Admiral Jiang
year the exercise involved eight frigates and
more than 40 aircraft, including Malaysian Mig-
Vietnam the New Zealand Ambassador, Her
29s and F-18D’s, and F-16 and F-5 aircraft
Excellency Heather Riddell was on board ship
from Singapore.
for the 40+ nautical mile passage up the Saigon
Wellie (Commander People’s Liberation Army
(Navy) South Sea Fleet), Rear Admiral A R
Karve, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff, India,
Rear Admiral Thomas F. Carney, USN and,
During the exercise TEM, TEK, PAR and
river to Ho Chi Minh city where she and the ship
BAL operated closely as the ANZFOR, often in
were welcomed by officials such as leaders of
company with other RAN units or embedded
the Ho Chi Minh City Peoples Committee, the
within Five Power Defence Agreement (FPDA)
High Command of Military Zone Seven, High
challenge of becoming a capable fighting unit
Command of the Navy and other Vietnamese
for the RNZN and NZ Defence Force. Twenty
officers.
one weeks later the ship returned having met
forces. The ‘tight four’, as they were known,
were well balanced in capability and in the final
exercise were ‘split’ evenly between the two
Task Units within the FPDA Task Group, and
ended up having a good stand-off (TEM and
PAR versus TEK and BAL).
Commodore Vince Di Pietro, RAN.
TE MANA left Devonport in February with the
“From the very beginning the visit to Vietnam
their challenge and in doing so have delivered
was different from what we’d experienced so
significant benefits to the Defence Force and
far,” said AWEO LT Sarah Smith. “The pilotage
New Zealand Inc through the Asia Pacific
up the river was long, but the ever-changing
region.
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Members of TE MANA’s crew enjoy a
joke before the sail past during the
fleet review in Brunei.
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Defence Diplomacy
Exercising Soft Power
Defence diplomacy is an important part of an RNZN deployment. The visit of a New Zealand
frigate to a foreign port is an important sign to other nations of our country’s engagement in
regional security, business, political and civil issues.
Major General Ng Chee Khern, Former Air Force Chief of the Republic of Singapore, summed up
the role of defence diplomacy as the development of “mutually beneficial relationships with friendly
countries and armed forces to contribute to a stable international and regional environment.”
An example of the value of military diplomacy is the announcement on 29 June by the Prime
Minister of closer links between the New Zealand and Indian Navies on issues such as the
prevention of piracy. The Prime Minister’s announcement builds on the already strong links
between the New Zealand and Indian Navies. Chief of the Indian Navy, Admiral Nirmal Verma
visited New Zealand last year and spent several days with the RNZN.
In recent years our frigates have visited Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Canada and
the United States. Wherever the ships go they host politicians, business people, diplomats,
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal
Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni
Al-Marhum (seen at right) reviews
the Sailpast with RA Parr and (at
left) First Admiral Haji Abdul Halim
bin Haji Mohd Hanifah, Commander of
the Royal Brunei Navy.
Mid Wesley Moir on the bridge of INS
KESARI during a Passex with TE MANA
civic leaders and members of other nation’s militaries. A highlight of an RNZN visit is often
the performance of the ship’s kapa haka group, adding a distinctive New Zealand flavour to
receptions and events.
Extract from Joint Statement by
Prime Ministers Manmohan
Singh and John Key
The Prime Minister of New Zealand H.E. Mr John Key paid a state visit to India from 26-30
June at the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh. The New Zealand
Prime Minister was accompanied by the Trade Minister Hon Tim Groser, M.P. Mr. Kanwaljit
Singh Bakshi and a high level business delegation.
The two Prime Ministers agreed to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation. Prime Minister Key
announced that New Zealand will appoint a Defence Adviser to India to better facilitate defence
links. Both sides noted the need for ensuring the safety and security of sea lanes and agreed that
regional and global cooperation should continue to ensure maritime security. The two Leaders
agreed that ship visits and staff college exchanges had deepened bilateral defence cooperation
to the benefit of both sides.
TE MANA – Timeline of a deployment
Op Craddock
RSS STALWART and remainder of sail
past astern of TE MANA during fleet
review, Brunei.
Op Cutlass:
Feb 11 – Week one and two, shakedown,
May 11 - Week three, participation in
Devonport & Hauraki Gulf. Passage to Fleet
International Maritime Defence Exhibition,
Base East, Sydney with TE KAHA. Join
Singapore, VIP hosting. Week four, passage
HMA PARRAMATTA and BALLARAT forming
to Penang, Malaysia for port visit and military
ANZFOR. Week four, begin workup.
diplomacy, then passage to Port Blair.
March 11 – Four weeks of workup
June 11 - Week one, Port Blair, Andaman
exercises. Passage to Fleet Base West –
& Nicobar Islands, port visit, military diplomacy
Fremantle. Exercise Triton Storm with RAN
and exercise with Indian Navy. Week two,
fleet units. Unit Readiness Evaluation week
passage to Jakarta, Indonesia for port visit
four.
and military diplomacy. Week three docking
April 11 - Week one completes Exercise
for maintenance, Singapore. Week four,
Triton Storm. 10 day passage to Singapore
passage to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for
with ANZFOR, exercises during passage.
port visit and military diplomacy.
Week four, ANZAC day.
Leave period
Singapore.
May 11 - Week one and two Exercise
Bersama Shield with X ships / Y aircraft.
July 11 – Week one, passage to Brunei.
Participation in fleet review, port visit, hosting
military VIPs. Ten day passage to Port Vila,
Vanuatu. Week four passage to Devonport.
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Combined Task Force (CTF 151)
Combating
By Comm a nder M at W il l ia ms , MN Z M, RN Z N
Deput y Com m a nd er a n d C h ie f o f S ta f f, C TF 1 5 1 Emb arke d in USS ANZ IO
In a ceremony onboard USS MASON
(DDG 87), New Zealander Captain Jim
Gilmour, RNZN, assumed command
of Combined Task Force (CTF) 151,
the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)
counter-piracy task force.
year, and there are currently 17 ships under
This is the first time in recent decades
that a Royal New Zealand Navy officer has
been an overall reduction in successful attacks
commanded a major multi-national taskforce
since the establishment of CTF 151 in 2009.
Component Commander. We work alongside
ransom, with over 400 innocent sailors being
four other key military and state actors:
held hostage. Although exact calculations are
• t h e E u r o p e a n U n i o n N a v a l F o r c e
difficult, some experts estimate the cost of
( E U N AV F O R ) — T F 4 6 5 ( O p e r a t i o n
piracy in 2010 at almost $20 billion. Although
ATALANTA), whose primary role is shipping
piracy attacks and kidnapping have more than
escort for the United Nations World Food
quadrupled in the area since 2007, there has
Programme with a secondary role of counter
piracy;
• the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
and it reflects the high-regard in which New
The size and shape of CTF 151 is determined
(NATO)—Task Force 508 (Operation OCEAN
Zealand and the New Zealand Defence Force
by force flow. Force flow is the movement of
SHIELD)—who has a similar mission to
is held by our international partners.
warships in and out of operations in the CMF
CTF 151;
CMF is a US-led, 25-nation coalition based
Area of Responsibility; an area that covers over
• a large number of independent deployers—
in Bahrain. CTF 151 is one of three task forces
1.1 million square miles and includes the North
nations who have chosen to deploy
operated by CMF, with its primary mission to
Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Somali
their own task groups, such as: Japan,
disrupt piracy and armed robbery at sea.
Basin, Arabian Sea, and a large tract of the
Malaysia, India, China, Russia, and the
CAPT Gilmour, supported by an eclectic
Indian Ocean. Some ships are assigned for
Republic of Korea, that primarily operate
international staff from NZ, Australia, the
months at a time; others for specific tasking;
independently conducting convoy escort,
Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, the
still others for a few days or hours. At the time
but also collaborate on information sharing
United Kingdom, Canada, and the United
of writing, CAPT Gilmour has two cruisers,
and, where possible, support counter-piracy
States, is embarked in USS ANZIO (CG68), a
two destroyers, and one frigate under his
efforts more directly, and;
Ticonderoga Class Cruiser. CAPT Gilmour is
command, along with their eight helicopters!
• Coastal states, including Yemen, Djibouti,
the tenth Commander of CTF 151.
Indeed, ANZIO herself has seven helicopter
Oman, and Somalia (through the Transitional
pilots onboard.
Federal Government (TFG).
CTF 151 was established in January 2009
with a specific counter-piracy mission-based
The command and partner environment is
mandate under the authority of five separate
rich and complex. Combined Maritime Forces
United Nations Security Council Resolutions.
is headed by a US Navy three star, Vice Admiral
Our mission is to disrupt piracy at sea, protect
Fox, who also holds the national positions of
ships of any nationality, and secure freedom of
Commander US 5th Fleet and Commander US
navigation for the benefit of all nations.
Naval Forces, Central Command. The Deputy
Piracy is a very real threat to commerce. New
Commander CMF, who Captain Gilmour reports
Zealand relies on sea-lanes of communication,
to, is held by a Royal Navy one star officer,
with over 99% of New Zealand’s trade by
Commodore Fraser, who also holds the national
volume carried by sea. The Gulf of Aden and
position of regional United Kingdom Maritime
surrounding areas is considered the world’s
piracy ‘hotspot’. Somalia is the source of this
modern day piracy, which has grown from the
economic, social, and political strife that has
gripped the country since the mid-1990s.
23,000 vessels transit the Gulf of Aden every
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Commander Mat Williams (left)
and Captain Jim Gilmour
CTF 151 was established in January 2009
with a specific counter-piracy mission-based
mandate under the authority of five separate
United Nations Security Council Resolutions.
international
Piracy
A visit, board, search and seizure
team from guided-missile cruiser
USS Anzio, investigate a suspected
pirate skiff. (US Navy photo by Mass
Communication Specialist 2nd Class
Bryan Weyers).
TASK FORCE FLAGSHIP DISRUPTS
SUSPECTED PIRATES IN GULF OF ADEN
The Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 flagship
“The attack was unsuccessful and the large
Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel
USS ANZIO, with Task Force Commander
merchant vessel adhered to ‘Best Management
and a Japanese Maritime Patrol Aircraft,
Captain Jim Gilmour RNZN on board,
Practices’ such as maintaining a 24 hour
resulted in the apprehension of the suspected
intercepted a skiff, successfully disrupting the
lookout, removing access ladders, reporting
vessel.
activities of a group of suspected pirates in the
suspicious activity and engaging in evasive
“This co-operation culminated in the
Gulf of Aden.
manoeuvres. This incident is another reminder
suspected pirates disposing of weapons and
of how effective these practical precautions
equipment that could be used for further piracy
are,” said Captain Gilmour.
attempts. The remaining suspected pirate
ANZIO received a report from a merchant
vessel that it had been attacked, and fired
upon, by suspected pirates in a skiff who
ANZIO was ordered to pursue the suspected
paraphernalia was also disposed of when
were reportedly armed with a rocket propelled
pirate vessel and intercept it. Collaborative
the vessel was intercepted by the CTF 151
grenade launcher and AK-47 assault rifles.
efforts between CTF 151, NATO (TF 508), a
warship,” said CAPT Gilmour.
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[A]Commander Sean Stewart took Command of the Navy’s Sealift and
Amphibious Support Vessel, HMNZS CANTERBURY on Wednesday, 8
June 2011. Commander Stewart was born in Gore and joined the Royal
New Zealand Navy on 21st January 1988. He has served in HMNZS
TUI, MONOWAI, ENDEAVOUR, SOUTHLAND, WAIKATO, MANAWANUI, and
was a member of the commissioning crew of TE KAHA. Commander
Stewart attended Bougainville Peace Talks while onboard WAIKATO and
saw operational service in East Timor, the Arabian Gulf and, Solomon
Islands. He is pictured on the bridge of CANTERBURY with his wife Cathy
and son Austin.
[B] LPTI Marc Thomas (Left) and Leroy De Beer were among the first
graduates from the 15-week advanced training course at the Defence
PE&RT School at Woodbourne. The school is part of the new Defence
Training Institute set up within TED (Training and Education Directorate).
[C] LT CDR Louisa Gritt, RNZN, CO MST, is presented with the
Hydrographic Charge certificate by CDRE John Martin, RNZN, MCC. The
Certificate recognises her qualifications, experience and knowledge
required to conduct all forms of hydrographic surveys as a charge
Hydrographic Surveyor.
[D] WOEWS Damian Morrison was awarded a Maritime Component
Commander’s Commendation to recognise his pivotal role in the
development of the Naval Operations Support Unit (NOSU). NOSU
provides operational support in Electronic Warfare and Maritime
Intelligence. CDRE John Martin, RNZN (then MCC Desig, now MCC),
WOEWS Damian Morrison and CDRE Ross Smith, RNZN (then MCC).
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[E] On the day of his departure from Bamyan LTCDR Andrew Law,
temporary CRIB 18 S9 (finance officer) was pleasantly surprised when
he was given five minute to present himself at the flagpole to receive
the NATO (ISAF) medal. Task Force Patriot Deputy Commanding Officer
LTCOL Mark Nadig, US Army, presented the award which recognises
members of ISAF contributing nations following 30 days service under
an ISAF command in Afghanistan.
[F] Lt Jacinda Johnston scooped the prizes at the RAN Aviation Warfare
Officer course (Observers) at RAAF East Sale. She was awarded the
BAE Systems Highest Academic Assessment Award, the Lt Michael
Elsey RAN Memorial Trophy for achieving the highest overall mark in the
flying phase of the course and, the Hawker Pacific Observer Trophy for
Dux of the Observer course. CDRE (RAN) Vince Di Pietro, the reviewing
officer commented that "Kiwis must be able to fly, and you come over
here and pinch our trophies".
[G] LT Anna Biss, RNZN received a Maritime Component Commander’s
Commendation in recognition of her work during the Earthquake Relief
effort in Christchurch. LT Biss worked tirelessly whilst CAN remained
stationed in Lyttleton to ensure a professional standard of logistical and
administration support was maintained. LT Anna Biss, RNZN and CDRE
Ross Smith, RNZN (then MCC).
[H] Lieutenant Layamon Bakewell took command of HMNZS ROTOITI on
Thursday 23 June 2011.
[I] LTCDR Steel, POSA Moses, LCH Kaa and AWTR Cook enjoying the
Mekong Delta River Tour during TE MANA’s visit to Ho Chi Minh city.
[J] AMT1 (P) Te Kanawa KINGI was awarded the Top Trade Student
Award by the Trade Training School (TTS) at Devonport on 3 Jun 2011.
The TTS introduced the Top Trade Student Award in Jan 2009 as a
means to recognise outstanding achievement by students. Pictured,
Shaun Dickey (HOS), AMT1 Kingi and sponsor Harry Philpott from
BlackwoodsPaykels
[K] Who needs a crane? LMT(P) B. Bush (Left) LMT(P) M. Hawaikirangi
(Right) lift CANTERBURY's anchor during drydocking in Brisbane. See
the full story on page 30
[L] To promote Men’s Health Week the three services fielded teams
in a physical challenge, held at Devonport Naval Base. The series of
challenges involved teams carrying each other in a fireman’s hold,
running and carrying 10K strength bags, a rowing machine relay, and
running through thick mud. Navy won the challenge, followed by Air
Force, Army and NZ Police.
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[M] CPOSCS Kevin STINSON fits Ross Robertson, MP, with a lifejacket in
the Hangar of HMNZS WELLINGTON. In June Mr Robertson spent three
days in the Navy as part of the NZDF Parliamentarian programme. He
described his attachment to the Navy as immensely enjoyable and his
overnight stay on WELLINGTON as the highlight of his experience.
[N] During March, ten members of 3.L messdeck, first commission, of
the frigate CANTERBURY gathered in Blenheim for a reunion. Pictured
at ‘tot time’ are: (L to R) Mort Anderson, Gary Huffadine, Bob McKenzie,
Dale Hobbs, Brett Iggulden, Rod Shoemark, Terry Brennan and Tom
Baker. Also in the photograph but obscured are Peter Atkinson and
Doug Carson.
[O] Mary Dean, a former Wren who served during WWII, was recently
awarded an RSA Merit Badge by the President of the RSA, LTGEN Don
McIver, for her work among ex-Servicemen and women in the Dunedin
area. Mary served at Waiouru WT Station (later called HMNZS IRIRANGI)
handling radio circuits between the Station and the headquarters in
Wellington. While there she met her future husband, an Air Force officer
who had been wounded in action and was sent to Waiouru as part of
his recovery.
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Bell from
HMNZS KIWI
returns home
Current and former RNZN
personnel inaugural
recipients of NZDSM
Four former and current RNZN personnel
as Chief WREN: Qualified for ‘REGULAR’
were recipients of the NZ Defence Service
clasp. (21 Sept 1956). Margaret is also a
Medal at the inaugural presentation at
driving force in the Ex-WRENS Assoc.
Parliament.
Regular Service. Enlisted on 9 Apr 1973 as
operational military service in the Defence
WRNZS writer. Discharged 5 Feb 1981.
Force by New Zealanders. Those who have
Retd as Acting Petty Offr Writer. Qualified for
served in the military for more than three
years since World War Two, and those who
did compulsory military training or national
By C DR Dav i d H e d g l e y
After 22 years in Australia the commissioning
bell from the Inshore Patrol Craft HMNZS Kiwi
is finally returning home.
One night in 1989 a group of visiting sailors
from HMAS Darwin decided they wanted a
trophy to bring home to Australian and believed
that HMNZS Kiwi sitting alongside in Lyttleton
harbour would provide just the item. Under
the cover of darkness they boarded the patrol
boat, removed the bell and returned on board
the guided missile Frigate HMAS DARWIN. In
the intervening years that bell has seen plenty
of the world on board the DARWIN and it
recently ended up in the Childers RSL club in
Mrs Carol GREEN (as Miss LOADER): RNZN
The new medal is awarded for non-
military service, qualify.
The medal recognises the many thousands
of New Zealanders that have met the
demanding requirements of military service,
including responding to disasters such as
the Christchurch earthquakes, but have
not served on operations. Up to now there
‘REGULAR’ clasp. (9 Apr 1976). Carol is the
wife of former CPOSTD Tony Green, who was
a recruiter for a long time, and their daughter
Amanda is a LT in the navy now.
Andy COURTENAY-JOHN: RNZN Regular
service. Enlisted 31 Oct 1978 and discharged
3 Apr 1989. Re-enlisted in RNZN 9 Jun 1997
and discharged 10 May 2002. Prior service in
Royal Navy. Qualified for ‘REGULAR’ clasp. (7
has been no recognition of this service. The
Jan 1979). Andy was at OLPHERT for some
medal also honours those Reserve personnel
years in the course of his RNZN career.
whose service comes on top of full-time
commitments in civilian life.
LWTR Keri BROOKING: Currently serving.
Enlisted15 Jan 2003. Qualified for the
Mrs Margaret BELL (was Miss KING):
“REGULAR” clasp for this medal on 15 Jan
Regular Navy - WRNZNS service. Enlisted 21
2006. Currently serving in Trentham at the
Sept 1953. Discharged 31 Oct 1964. Retired
HR Service centre.
Queensland.
In March this year New Zealand Defence
Staff in Canberra were contacted by Mr Max
Francis, an ex RAN POMTP, who believed that
the rightful home for the bell should be back
in NZ and he wanted to arrange its return.
Clearly the Canterbury earthquakes played an
important role in bringing the history of the bell
to the fore and Mr Francis felt strongly that the
bell should once again be part of the RNZN
heritage and no longer a “run ashore trophy”
for the ADF.
On Monday 18 Jul, Cdr David Hedgley RNZN,
the NZ Naval Adviser in Canberra travelled
Mrs Margaret Bell (Left)
Mrs Carol Green (right)
Andy COURTENAY-JOHN (centre)
LWT Brooking (Left)
to Childers, a small town four hours north of
Brisbane, to meet with Mr Francis and receive
the bell on behalf of the RNZN. Mr Francis
remarked of his fond memories of port visits to
NZ and although he was not the perpetrator of
the original removal of the bell he felt as a past
president of the Childers RSL club that he had
a duty to return the bell to its rightful home.
The bell (pictured) will now return home to NZ
from Brisbane on board HMZS CANTERBURY,
a fitting platform to transport a long lost icon.
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SEVENTY YEARS
1941 ~ 2011
Navy 70th Anniversary Celebrations
29 September – 3 October, Wellington
9 October in Auckland
From 29 September – 3 October 2011 eleven ships of the RNZN will assemble at Wellington to celebrate
the 70th Anniversary of King George VI granting our Naval Forces his royal recognition.
Events over the weekend will include the changing of the RNZN Queen’s Colours at Parliament, a street
parade of more than 300 sailors down Lambton Quay, an Anniversary Church Service at the Cathedral of
St Paul and, open days onboard ships berthed at Lambton Harbour.
The celebrations will culminate with a Fleet Review on Monday 3 October when the fleet will anchor in
Wellington Harbour and His Excellency the Governor-General of New Zealand will review the ships from
onboard HMNZS Resolution.
Veterans who wish to attend the following events are invited to contact Navy Events to register your
interest. Email: navyeventsteam@nzdf.mil.nz or phone (09) 4455795
•
Changing of the Queens Colour Ceremony
•
Anniversary Church Service in Wellington
•
Private tour of HMNZ Ships berthed in Wellington
•
Anniversary Church Service and laying up of the old Queens Colour in Auckland
Navy 70th Anniversary Programme
Wednesday 28th September
Fleet concentration begins off Wellington. Fleet exercises and manoeuvres.
Thursday 29th September
Frigates, Naval Support Force and Off Shore Patrol Vessels arrive in Wellington.
Friday 30th September
Inshore Patrol Vessels arrive in Wellington.
Saturday 1st October
1000 – 1200, Changing of the Queen’s Colour, Parliament Grounds.
1200 – 1230, Street Parade on Lambton Quay, Parliament to Civic Square.
1000 – 1600, Ships open to visitors, Queen’s Wharf and Taranaki Street Terminal
Sunday 2nd October
1000 – Wreath Laying, National War Memorial.
1100 – 1500, Ships Open to Visitors, Queen’s Wharf and Taranaki Street Terminal.
1400 – 1600, RNZN Anniversary Church Service, Cathedral of St Pauls. Afternoon tea
and ceremonial cake cutting on completion.
Monday 3rd October
Fleet proceeds to Anchor in Harbour, off the Interislander Berth.
1300 – 1700 Fleet Review, His Excellency the Governor General and VIP’s
embarked in HMNZS RESOLUTION.
1700 - Ships begin to depart Wellington.
Sunday 9th October
1000 - Anniversary Church Service incorporating laying up of the old Queens Colour in the Naval
Chapel of St Christopher’s, Devonport Naval Base.
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P R O G R E S S
hmnzs m a n a w a n u i
Sunset in the Hauraki Gulf
By LT C DR Wi remu L e e f, RN Z N
At times it’s very interesting being in command
of the Navy’s oldest ship.
Sitting back watching the rest of the fleet
with their shiny hulls, bristling array of sensors
and big guns could drive a man to envy of
his fellow Captains; however there is lot
about MANAWANUI that makes her just as
interesting.
To begin with, MANAWANUI is the current
holder of the Chatham Rose Bowl and happily
flies the RNZN Efficiency Pennant as well. Not
bad I thought for a ship that, let’s be honest, not
many of you have really wanted to post to. It is
are faster than RESOLUTION, and we certainly
one of my key concerns. We have spent a
can’t achieve 17 knots on a single engine like
significant amount of time working with the ODT
an OPV.
and Dive School which has been great. From
Although we don’t have speed, we do have an
an operational perspective this relationship has
engineering plant built like a brick sh… house,
grown considerably and we have continued
and because of this we are able to keep things
to look at ways of improving how the divers
ticking along with a bit of elbow grease and
integrate into the ship. One of the challenges
an oily rag. It also makes an ideal platform for
we face is bunk space, which we don’t have.
engineering training, which we have been able
It isn’t uncommon to have people on stretchers
to offer up to numerous OMT’s stuck at NPRC
so that we can maximise training and tasking
over the last 12 months. It is a good feeling
while we are at sea. But in the end, that’s our
seeing many of the sailors who are stuck ashore
job and I reckon we support the divers pretty
enjoying time at sea.
well, as long as those crayfish continue to find
For MANAWANUI, there are only three key
their way to my fridge.
systems that really count, the decompression
Finally one thing I noticed about this ship is
chamber, the dive bell and the mooring
that once you get here, it doesn’t take long
system. For those of you who weren’t aware,
until you love it. Yes she is slow, old, cramped
MANAWANUI has four anchors (two forward
and doesn’t have those sleek sports car lines
and two aft), which are an integral part of our
like the newer ships, but she’s got it where it
of the current and previous ship’s company in
arsenal. They are certainly handy when you are
counts and she certainly has far more character
achieving this, and in continuing to maintain
asked to anchor directly over a wreck for the
than many of her newer sister ships. The fact
these very professional standards.
certainly a good feeling being able to say ‘we
are the best ship in the fleet’ (well at least for
another few months anyway). In saying this, my
hat must come off in acknowledging the efforts
ODT. There is also the added value of actually
that the crew see the ‘E Pennant’ flying from
Being CO of MANAWANUI I’ve come to
being able to remain at anchor when things get
their mast every day reinforces this and instils
appreciate that speed isn’t everything. Now
a little rough. Not even 80 knots of wind (that’s
that sense of pride in ‘their’ ship. We do the
while I could brag about achieving 12.4 knots
what the anemometer said) is enough to make
yards when we need to but we also enjoy it and
recently (we have an ECPINS screen capture to
this old girl budge when she doesn’t want to
have fun which is really important. It has been
prove it), it was with the wind and tide assisting
go anywhere.
an interesting 18 months, and I would not have
so I’m not sure if I could really claim that we
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Having the people to use the systems is
wished it any other way.
Seasprite 04 seen durinhg
a WinchEx with a volunteer
from MANAWANUI
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P R O G R E S S
hmnzs H
h AWEA
a w e a
Barely a ripple on the water,
HAWEA, Milford Sound.
By lt M at t k a l o
In early May HAWEA set sail for her home port,
before taking shelter in Patterson Inlet, Stewart
helicopter approach courses and providing
Westport, on the first leg of a circumnavigation
Island. The wind whipped over the terrain and
distraction training for three Iroquois and a
of New Zealand while undertaking a multi-
within half an hour of anchoring we experienced
Seasprite, practicing VERTREP and winching.
agency patrol of our coastline.
a fast drag, followed by a one nautical mile
Thursday night we embarked JOCT who had
racetrack.
been completing their final assessments, and
During
our four week patrol we visited Tauranga,
Westport, Milford Sound, Stewart Island,
Once the weather had calmed slightly, we
put them in a life raft for the evening.
Dunedin, the Marlborough Sounds and Napier
forged on up the coast to Dunedin. It was
The end of June saw HAWEA off Great
before returning to Devonport Naval Base via
not so rough on the East Coast, giving the
Barrier Island assisting with Exercise Trident
the West Coast of the North Island.
crew a chance to practice breakdowns and
Warrior, a test of civilian communications.
First port of call was Westport. After watching
drills. With the weather improving HAWEA set
While anchored off GBI we had the pleasure
documentaries of how to enter over the bar into
sail for Napier, stopping in the Marlborough
of hosting the Chief of Navy before returning
Westport in rough weather it was a pleasant
Sounds for pilotage training and aiding MFish
to Devonport to conduct harbour training and
surprise to find that it was a calm day as we
in distribution of information on the new blue
maintenance.
were guided in by dolphins. From there it was
cod fishing regulations.
on to Milford Sound. The wind was blowing
H A W E A re n d e z v o u s e d w i t h H M N Z S
more than 60 knots and the sea was very rough.
WELLINGTON off the coast of Napier to
Inside the Sounds it was clear as glass. The
conduct screenplay and a formation entry.
RHIB Cox’n’s took advantage of the weather
After embarking sea-riders, customs and
to practise their approaches and teach the
fisheries officers over the weekend; HAWEA
OOW’s the ways of the Force. From waterfalls
headed back down through the Cook Straight
to dolphins, it was so serene; shoaling of more
and up the West Coast on a fisheries tasking,
than 20 metres was visible from the surface.
boarding several fishing vessels as we transited
From Milford we battled six metre waves
to Devonport.
before entering Precipice Cove, a challenging
June began with OOWMANs with HMNZS
anchorage that was not well charted. Later,
OTAGO in the Hauraki Gulf, where SLT Smith
in the open sea the ship was rolling heavily
executed a tiddly manoeuvre from ahead
and surfing the waves, making good 32 knots
to astern. By mid week we were calculating
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HAWEA preparing to launch a RHIB to
board a commercial vessel.
Australian
Junior
Officers in
HMNZS PUKAKI
By MIDN C.S. LONGMORE, Royal Australian Navy
SLT Bowman Trezise, RAN and I flew to New Zealand on 30
May 2011 to join LT Alex Hansen’s warship HMNZS PUKAKI
to experience life in the RNZN and further our Phase III warfare
training.
From the outset we were made to feel really welcome by
the Officers and Crew, and we eagerly anticipated our first
voyage.
Our first deployment was two weeks on the North Island’s
East Coast in support of the NZ Customs Service. It was a
great opportunity to see how IPVs operate with other agencies,
Nor’west wind hits HAWEA,
Patterson Inlet, Stewart Island.
given the similarities with our vessels in the Border Protection
Command in Northern Australia.
Regular liaising with the CO, XO and Navigator made us
LCH Andrew Dench (left) and LMT(P) Daniel Thompson lay a
wreath at the entrance road to Pike River coal mine.
aware of what we needed to improve and what progress we’d
made, while life onboard an IPV allowed for getting to know
your oppos quickly. The ship has a good culture with everyone
having a positive attitude.
That trip was followed by a PAL week alongside at Devonport
Naval Base where we used the time to familiarise ourselves
with the base and Auckland and prepare passage plans and
pilotages for the next deployment and port visits.
Our second voyage was south to Wellington focusing on
Fisheries patrols and associated boardings. Our expected
performance level was raised, challenging us to find our feet.
Now part of the team, we immersed ourselves in launching
and recovering sea boats, pilotages, anchorages, passage
planning, ECCD’s, ship handling and routines. Throughout the
period we put into practice the skills taught in theory and the
bridge simulator at home.
The IPV is a perfect deployment and training environment for
junior officers and junior sailors.
Pickersgill Harbour re-located!
There are minor differences between operations in the RAN
by Richard Jackson (ex-Editor)
and RNZN and both Officers and crew were incredibly helpful
Several alert readers noticed that TAUPO's report in NT 161 June referred
in guiding us. Pronouncing geographic and Maori names has
to Pickersgill Harbour in 'Doubtful Sound.' Of course TAUPO knew they
provided a regular source of amusement for our shipmates
were at the time, in Dusky Sound; it was the Editor who introduced the
and with the upcoming Rugby World Cup there is plenty of
error. the staff at GIO produced the attached map; the national Maritime
friendly banter.
Museum provided this image of William Hodges' painting, and I now know
the difference between Dusky and Doubtful sounds.
The first four weeks have been enjoyable and bode well for
the weeks to come as we adapt to life in the RNZN with our
trans-tasman neighbours.
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F L E E T
P R O G R E S S
hmnzs W e ll i n g t o n
Lt White flying the Canadian flag with Shackleton’s
Hut and HMNZS WELLINGTON in the background.
Sub-Zero 100 Days at Sea,
Life with the RNZN
Lt( N) Pat r i c k Wh i t e (C a n a d ia n N av y )
Island and Fjordland, we became involved in Operation Deep Sea,
As my time in New Zealand comes to an end, I thought it would be
escorting survey ships and enabling boardings by the Armed Offenders
prudent to reflect on a few highlights of my exchange. It’s been an honour
Squad from HMNZS TAUPO, which showed off the capability of the
to serve under some truly exceptional Commanding Officers and along
IPV.
side the outstanding sailors of the RNZN.
I was in HMNZS OTAGO for its deployment to the Pacific Islands;
The Southern Ocean and Cold Weather trials onboard HMNZS
visiting the Kermadec Islands, Tonga, Samoa, Tokelau, the Cook
WELLINGTON will remain a momentous occasion for me both
Islands and Niue. Along with initiating me to the world of ‘Uckers’ that
professionally and personally. Coupled with the historic landings made
proved a remarkable trip, with great weather, and more than one or two
at Cape Royds and the fact that in six months I’d been furthest North a
outstanding runs ashore!
Canadian Navy ship had travelled in modern history to the furthest south
My time in New Zealand is coming to a close and as I write, onboard
a RNZN ship had ever sailed, made up for the loss of two consecutive
“The best little warship in the navy”, I’m reflecting not only on the places
summers to sub zero temperatures!
I have been, but on the people of the RNZN. It’s been an honour to have
I also joined HMNZS TAUPO for a South Island fisheries patrol. After
three weeks of boardings and truly exceptional scenery around Stewart
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been a part of the Royal New Zealand Navy and I thank everyone who
made this a truly remarkable experience.
CHIEF OF NAVY
COMMENDATION
This included actively
sea trials and the exploration of the lower
after her delivery voyage in June 2010 and
HMNZS WELLINGTON arrived in Devonport
Antarctic waters.
pursuing the acquisition of essential cold
Ross Sea in a safe and measured manner in
deployed to Antarctica for Southern Ocean
weather safety and survival equipment and
order to release the RNZN’s Antarctic Patrol
trials eight months later. As this was the first
the completion of key survival training. It also
capability. This success was due to the precise
deployment of an RNZN vessel into Antarctic
required careful liaison with other government
and detailed planning and execution of well-
waters in 40 years, almost all procedures
agencies, namely the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
developed procedures. The ship was well led
and processes had to be developed from
and Trade, Antarctic New Zealand, and the
and managed, and all onboard exemplified
scratch. The detailed planning and preparation
Antarctic Heritage Trust, to determine and
the RNZN’s core values. For this courage,
executed by WELLINGTON’s management
complete all pre-deployment requirements.
enthusiasm, resilience and professionalism
team ensured the ship was ready for the cold
In a short period of time the ship and its
during the Southern Ocean deployment,
and extreme weather conditions expected in
company experienced the best and the worst
in an extreme and testing environment,
the lower Southern Ocean and the Ross Sea.
of conditions in this beautiful, yet remote and
WELLINGTON’s ship’s company is to be
Each department effectively and efficiently
wild, part of the world. This also included a
commended.
researched and implemented cold and extreme
testing period during which the ship responded
weather requirements.
to a distress call to search for the Norwegian
Attention to detail during the planning phase
yacht, Berserk, in McMurdo Sound, requiring
ensured that the RNZN and the ship met
significant courage, patience and effort in
International Maritime Organisation guidelines
extreme weather conditions.
and national requirements for operating in
WELLINGTON completed the Antarctic
ABOVE: Chief of Navy, RA Tony Parr
MVO, presents LtCdr Simon Griffiths
with a Chief of Navy Commendation
for the ship’s inaugural deployment
to Antarctic waters.
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F L E E T
P R O G R E S S
hmnzs c a n t e r bu r y
dock, and just in general getting CANTERBURY
ready to lower down onto the blocks of the
dock bottom.
Now with the ship in place, it gave us all a
chance to inspect and have a good look at and
around the ships hull. It was a good learning
experience and a chance to grasp the true
size of HMNZS CANTERURY when standing
underneath the ships bottom.
Over the dry docking period a number of
major key jobs were carried out, not just by
the Ships Company but the dockyard workers.
Everything from a smooth hull and new paint
job, to pulling the shafts, rudders and props,
to changing the underwater valves and a lot of
other valve maintenance. Also tanks and voids
had to be opened and inspected and cleaned.
A lot of hours were put in by the engineering
department working six days a week and some
late nights to make up on any lost time.
The Ships Company were also very lucky
because it was a big sporting month in
Brisbane. A lot of Ships Company attended
the semi final of the Blues vs Reds and were
there for the rugby final with Crusaders taking
Brisbane
Dry Docking
on the Reds, which was a good night despite
the Crusaders going down. Also some of the
senior rates and officers were lucky enough to
get tickets for the 3rd and final State of Origin
game. The rest of Ships Company had a
great time outside the stadium soaking up the
atmosphere with some very excited locals.
While alongside in Brisbane the ships
B y L M T ( L ) Rob e r t so n a n d A M T ( L )
Graha m
ship for the arrival to the dry dock in Brisbane.
company that remained with the ship were
This required a whole ship wash down and a
accommodated at the Econolodge in Kangaroo
Over the last month HMNZS CANTERBURY
lot of cleaning to be done to pass Australian
point approximately 7km from the dockyard.
has been undertaking our first docking period in
customs inspections. The next day was an early
The standard of the accommodation was top
the FORGACS dry dock in Brisbane. It has been
start with SSD closing up in the early hours of
notch and with our scran being prepared at
a hectic time for the ship with the workload
the morning for a gruelling six hour trip up the
the Pineapple Hotel and bar across the road
increasing and crew numbers dropping.
Brisbane River.
from the accommodation its fair to say that
To begin with it appeared that CANTERBURY
Once we had berthed alongside at FORGACS
some good times were had by all and that we
didn’t want to go into dock with a turbo failure
it was time for us to ditch gash and have the
were all thankful to be able to get away from
on our STBD main engine forcing us back
Australian customs carry out their inspections.
the dock and the insane heat onboard from
to Auckland for repairs and then an injector
When we finally secured for the day we uplifted
no ventilation.
blockage when we got back to sea. But after
the keys for our accommodation and got
As a whole the trip has been hard work but we
some serious man hours on the turbo, and
settled in as another long day lay ahead for us
all managed to make the most of our down time
then some awesome work on the injectors by
the next day. Another early start and we were
and after a successful maintenance period we
the Marine Engineers, in fairly tough working
into it, from tagging out the majority of ships
are sure most of us were ready to come home
conditions, the issues were sorted.
systems to assisting with getting a generator
and get the next maintenance period out of the
onboard to run the ships electricity while in
way and get back to sea.
Our focus then changed to prepping the
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hmnzs e n d e a v ou r
The l a s t mo nth ha s b ee n a b u sy p er iod
f o r ENDEAV O U R . B e t w e e n r e b u i l d i n g
t h e m a i n e n g i n e , c o m p l e t i n g S AT S ,
cros s i n g a v e r y a n g r y Ta s m a n S e a a n d
fuel l i n g i n S y d n e y, END a n d h e r c r e w
have performed exceptionally well after
s uc h a l e ng th y p e r io d a lo n g sid e .
TE MANA breaks away from ENDEAVOUR
following rendezvous in the Bismarck Sea.
ENDEAVOUR’s crew perform a
haka for TE MANA on rendezvous
in the Bismarck Sea.
END was to have accompanied TE MANA
and TE KAHA on their deployment to Singapore
and Asia. The deployment was cancelled
when a problem with excessive oil burn in
the main engine was linked to the lacquering
of the cylinders. In early June, BFL and END
engineers began the arduous process of
piecing back the main engine from the various
components both onboard and ashore. After
night of 28 June the ship was hit with a large
fuelling complete and after one more day to
a lot of dedicated work the big day came and
swell resulting in a roll of 40º. Items strapped
enjoy the northern suburbs of Sydney, it was
with a cough and a splutter the old girl burst
down broke free and while some cabins looked
time to sail again and begin the passage to
into life. In the final weeks of June END sailed
a little worse for wear the following morning,
Madang, a coastal city of North-West Papua
for SATS and after two days at sea conducting
it was the hangar which took the biggest hit
New Guinea.
trial after trial and a long engine run-in, both the
– rowing machines, weights, bikes, benches
At the time of writing, we have four and a half
ship’s engineering department and elements
which were all previously secured had been
days to travel and the seas are calm with fair
ashore were happy that END would be up to
flung around like rag dolls. It was so pleasing
skies. Ship’s Company have been conducting
the work ahead of her.
to push through the storm to calmer water and
RASEX’s to ensure that the ship is ready in all
the bright lights of Sydney.
respects to conduct RAS serials with HMNZS
END slipped silently from Calliope South at
2000 on 26 June and began the passage to
A period of fine sunny weather bathed
TE MANA, upon sailing from Madang. The
Sydney. The meteorological reports warned of
the city during the visit which provided the
exercises have been ongoing during the
large seas and strong winds mid-Tasman and
Ship’s Company a good break to rest and
transit north, and have been an excellent
little did we know that two days later the ship
re-energise after the Tasman crossing. But,
demonstration of a whole ship evolution – every
and its Company would be battling stormy
before we departed Sydney, there was some
member of the crew taking an important role
seas and 35 knot winds. The wind was not
fuel to uplift first – the reason END had to be in
during the serial. With a little more practice
the issue but the high swell that had built
Australia. END transited the short distance to
and the old END spirit, the ship will meet
from the Southern Ocean caused the most
Chowder Bay Naval Fuel Installation to embark
TE MANA ready in all respects to conduct the
significant upheaval. Sometime during the
low sulphur diesel for the main engine. With
first RAS of the year.
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New Defence Recruiting
Organisation
A new defence recruiting organisation was launched on 1 July, and with it
a new recruiting website: www.defencecareers.mil.nz.
“We now have a single organisation
using a modern approach to attracting
and engaging with potential recruits,”
says Director of Strategic Recruiting,
Commander Nigel Philpott.
“We’ve taken the best from five separate
organisations (three Services, Civilian and
Reserve recruiting) and built a cutting-edge
online system that improves the way candidates
are managed. The new online system also
automates the previous manual process and
thereby delivers better service while costing $3
million less to run.
“A key benefit of the new online recruiting
system is that it frees the military recruiting
field force from administrative work so they
can better engage with schools, the community
and target audiences. Candidates will be more
objectively assessed and better managed by a
single contact person from application through
to attestation. This personalised approach will
provide a better and more informed experience
for candidates and reduce the current high rate
of attrition from the recruiting process.”
In addition to the new online system a sevenstrong Specialist Recruit Cell has been created
with the task of finding innovative ways to
attract hard-to-get professions and trades such
as engineers, pilots, technicians and medics.
The strategy will also mean a new focus on
reaching a younger audience through TV and
online media.
“By engaging with people at a younger age
we can build a known talent pool, ensure they
take the right subjects at school and drive up
candidate quality,” says CDR Philpott.
A new youth TV series, Operation Hero, is
scheduled to air on TV2 in August and will
provide “a window into our world”. A youth
focused website operationHQ.co.nz has also
been established.
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If you know someone interested in joining any of the
Services, tell them to visit www.defencecareers.mil.nz
or phone 08001FORCE to start their journey towards a
career less ordinary.
Careers
“When I grow
I want to be
a navy sailor”
Inspired by his Aunt Jojo (Able Stores
Accountant Jourdan Tatana-Campbell),
eight year old Xavier Jordan presented
the following speech to other students at
a Career Goals seminar for young people
in North Hokianga in June. Representing
Matihetihe School at the competition,
Xavier’s speech came 3rd in Year 1-5
English section. He dedicated his speech
to his god father Sonny Swaanenbeck,
who recently passed away.
Tena koutou katoa
mana (pride) and protect the seas of Aotearoa.
I LOVE TO READ AND WRITE! I know that
He honore he kororia
Aunty Jojo says I need to be physically fit. That
reading lots of books now will help me to read
Ki te atua he maungarongo
means I have to be able to run and exercise
instructions and manuals to see how different
Ki te whenua.
without getting tired. I think I could practice
things work.
He whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa
now by running like the wind along my beach
E nga mana e nga reo
in Mitimiti. Judging by my big muscles I think
Raurangatira ma
I can do that.
No reira tena koutou
I also have to be mentally fit. This means I
Tena koutou tena koutou katoa.
have to be able to remember things I am told
Ko Xavier Jordan toku ingoa
to do. When I feel like my body is getting tired,
No Matihetihe ahau.
Hi my name is Xavier and welcome to my
interesting world. Have you ever thought about
what you would like to be when you grow
up? Well when I grow up I want to be a NAVY
SAILOR just like my Aunty Jojo.
I want to be able to wear the uniform with
I need to be able to motivate myself to work
even harder.
Even though I’m only eight years old I can
still set goals to help me get prepared for the
Navy now.
Knowing how to count and work with
numbers will also help me to be able to navigate
along the ocean and solve lots of different
problems.
Courage, commitment, comradeship are the
values that the Royal New Zealand Navy live by.
I know I am brave, I know I can work hard and I
definitely know how to work with others.
A NAVY Sailor - that’s what I want to be when
I grow up.
I know I am brave, I know I can work hard and
I definitely know how to work with others.
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Naval Heritage
Book Review
North Sea Warrior and,
A War By Stealth
By Gerry Wright
The stories of two naval heroes - Lieutenant
Commander Jim Macdonald DSO DSC**Mid(2)
RNZNVR and Lieutenant Walter Drake DSC RNZNVR
Revi ew ed b y R i ch a r d J a c k so n
The wartime stories of New Zealand’s naval
armed German transport with three MTBs until
heroes are not often told, and yet they are
it made safety of the harbour. While returning to
central to our history. Two books have recently
his base, he discovered a second convoy and
been published by Gerry Wright that will go a
pressed home a successful attack, despite the
long way towards correcting this imbalance.
risk of enemy air attack during broad daylight.
These stories profile the heroic roles of two New
He was awarded the Distinguished Service
Zealanders who played key roles in the Royal
Order (DSO) for this action. He was twice
Navy during a time of real need.
mentioned in despatches and as one of the
North Sea Warrior tells the story of Lieutenant
most highly decorated New Zealanders of the
Commander Jim Macdonald who was New
war Jim Macdonald was regarded as an “Ace”
Zealand’s most highly decorated naval officer
of Coastal Forces.
of World War II. A War by Stealth profiles
Another notable New Zealander operating in
Lieutenant Wally Drake who may have sunk
coastal waters during the War was Walter Drake.
more enemy ships than any other New
As First Lieutenant, and later Commanding
Zealander in World War II, and did so without
Officer of Motor Launch 106 and finally senior
firing a shot in anger.
officer of the 51st ML Flotilla, Lieutenant Walter
In Coastal Forces Jim Macdonald commanded
Charles Drake, DSC, RNZNVR took part in
Motor Torpedo Boats, and soon earned a
thirty four successful mine-laying operations in
reputation as a daring and innovative officer. As
enemy waters off the Dutch coast in the North
a Sub-Lieutenant and Second-in-Command of
Sea. He was awarded a Distinguished Service
MTB31 he was awarded his first Distinguished
Cross (DSC) in July 1944.
Service Cross (DSC) in March 1942. When the
Not many went to war with instructions from
ship was attacked by three German E-boats
‘On High’ requiring that on meeting the enemy
and set on fire, he not only fought the fires, but
to ‘retire behind smoke and try again on the
dived overboard to save the life of the Chief
following nights until you are successful’. As
while Britain had ships with limited manpower.
Motor Mechanic, and also helped in the salvage
well as minelaying, Wally’s contribution included
New Zealanders saw active service in ships of
of the ship. He was also the youngest man to
the development of navigation aids to assist
every type of ship from battleships and aircraft-
command one of the King’s fighting ships.
navigation in the difficult coastal waters off
carriers to submarines, motor-launches, and
Later, in Command of MTB241 he fought
Europe. His last significant operation was to
landing craft, and in every sea from Spitzbergen
nine actions in four months and was awarded
navigate the invasion force into Walcheren to
in the Arctic to the shores of Japan.
a Bar to his DSC. In September 1943 he was
open the entrance to Antwerp. In this operation
New Zealand is a small and young nation
promoted to Lieutenant, and at the age of 22
involving Canadians and Royal Marines the
with a well researched and documented naval
became the youngest officer to command a
British suffered over 12,000 casualties.
history. These two new books – A War by
flotilla of MTBs. Jim Macdonald was awarded
About 7000 New Zealand officers and ratings
Stealth and North Sea Warrior will go a long way
a second Bar to his DSC in July 1944 for his
served with the Royal Navy during World War II.
towards providing long overdue recognition for
performance in two actions, and in seven
New Zealand had the manpower but few ships,
the stories of two of our naval heroes.
successful mine-laying operations. As Flotilla
Leader, when his own ship was sunk he
Copies of Gerry Wright’s books are available direct from the author (gerrywright@xtra.co.nz), the Navy
transferred to another and continued the
Museum or bookshops.
action.
In July 1944 he attempted to sink a heavily
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North Sea Warrior - $30.00 plus $5.00 P&P within NZ ISBN 978-0-473-16744-8
A War by Stealth - $25.00 plus $5.00 within NZ ISBN 978-0-473-14851-5
Salty Dits - $30.00 plus $5.00 P&P within NZ ISBN 978-0-473-17905-2
Naval Heritage
Distant
relatives
of Q-Ship
heroes meet
at Navy
Museum
Lieutenant Commander William Sanders is
one of New Zealand’s naval heroes. His actions
as commander of a ‘Q-Ship’ (a naval vessel
disguised as a harmless merchant ship) during
World War One earned him a Victoria Cross
and Distinguished Service Order before he was
killed along with his crew while attempting to
ambush U-48.
the Navy Museum in Auckland. Over two days
SANDERS VC
Professor John Cauldwell from the University
Royal Naval Reserve and given command of Q 21, HMS PRIZE. In April 1917 HMS PRIZE
of Liverpool and Eric Welsh, a great nephew
encountered the German Submarine U 93 and fought what is described as the classic Q
of Saunders visited the North Head forts, War
Ship action. For sinking the U-boat Sanders was awarded the Victoria Cross and promoted
Memorial Museum and the many memorials to
to Lieutenant Commander.
Recently the grand-nephews of Sanders
and the radio operator onboard HMS PRIZE,
Ordinary Telegrapher Thomas Cauldwell, met at
Lieutenant Commander William Sanders RNR, from Takapuna, was commissioned in the
Sanders including Sanders Cresent, O’Neil’s
Six weeks later, having made good the damage sustained during the action, Sanders and
Point cemetery, Pewera cemetery, Takapuna
his men fought an action very similar to their first, in which HMS PRIZE was badly damaged
Primary School gates and Auckland Town
and Sanders wounded. Although the action was unsuccessful, Sanders was awarded the
Hall.
Distinguished Service Order.
Sanders’ Victoria Cross is the only VC
Two months later HMS PRIZE had again been repaired and was at sea in search of
awarded to a New Zealand naval person. It is
submarines. On 13 August 1917, a submarine was sighted but it submerged without attacking. also the only 'Blue' VC awarded to a Southern
That night HMS PRIZE was hit by a torpedo and lost with all hands.
Hemisphere person.
image: National War Art Collection, Archives NZ
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SP o r t
Navy Referee –
NZDF Outstanding
Sportsperson of
the Year
Lieutenant Commander Mike Hester won the NZDF Outstanding Sportsperson of the Year
award at the NZDF Sports Awards in June. The award was presented to LTCDR Hester by the
Chief of Defence Force LTGEN Rhys Jones.
LTCDR Hester has been a nationally ranked football referee since 2004. He has controlled a
number of important matches over the past eight years domestically, including two National
League Finals, a Chatham Cup Final, and the LA Galaxy exhibition matches in 2007 and 2008
starring former England Captain, David Beckham.
In June 2010, LTCDR Hester was one of 24 referees from across the world who officiated at
the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. His appointment to the Greece v South Korea match in Port
Elizabeth on the second day of the World Cup broke new ground when he became the first ever
New Zealand referee to control a match at the World Cup.
LTCDR Hester said he was proud to receive the award from the NZDF. “The Navy not only
played a significant part in developing skills I have been able to transfer onto the field of play,
it also provided me with the opportunity to balance rewarding Navy roles while participating in
elite sport.”
Presenting the awards Chief of Defence Force LTGEN Rhys Jones said of all recipients, “For
Lt Cdr Mike Hester refereeing during
2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Photo courtesy FIFA / Getty Images.
our soldiers, sailors and airmen and women, representing their Service is a highlight of their
sporting career. When an NZDF team is chosen, it is a tribute to our personnel how quickly the
inter-Service rivalry is forgotten and we truly become one Force. “
International Defence Rugby
Competition Coming Soon
Defence Force Rugby Teams from around
the world will converge on Australia and
New Zealand in October for the International
Defence Rugby Competition. The 12- team
competition will run from 1 – 22 October, with
pool games being played in Australia, and finals
rounds in New Zealand.
Teams representing the Royal Navy, British
Army, Royal Air Force, United States, France,
South Africa, Papua New Guinea, Australia
and New Zealand are confirmed to participate,
with entries from China, Ireland and Samoa
also possible.
During the finals round teams will be hosted
at Devonport Naval Base, and matches will
be played to coincide with the Rugby World
Cup finals. The competition aims to develop
relationships between the Defence Forces and
foster the values of teamwork and co-operation
that are essential on the sports field and in
delivering on operations.
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SP o r t
TE MANA wins Aqua-football in Port Blair
During her visit to Port Blair in the Andaman
and Nicobar Islands HMNZS TE MANA’s
football team roused themselves bright and
early (0630 kick-off to be exact) to play against
INS Guldar, an amphibious support vessel
at the Indian Naval Base.
The game was played following an early
morning downpour and can only be compared
to playing in an Olympic-sized paddling pool,
with water levels varying from an inch to a
foot deep in places. The game was hard
fought and both sides struggled with the wet
conditions where any form of skill was removed
and replaced with the luck of the skid, bounce
or stop of the ball, depending how it hit the
puddle.
The hosts were 1-0 up early. TEM then
conceded another goal, but scored two of
her own to go into half time at 2-2. The game
looked to continue this way until a goal box
scramble resulted in a late goal to take TEM 3-2
up. Some impressive saves by goal keeper LMT
Mathew Sara kept TEM ahead for the win.
Navy Interservices Rugby
League Champions for 2011
The RNZN INTERSERVICES RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM have won the 2011 Interservices
Rugby League Tournament for an unprecedented third year in a row. Thanks must
go to the Coaching and Management staff as well as those that participated in the
training camps in the lead up to this year’s campaign. Navy Rugby league has never
been stronger and we look forward to hosting at Ngataringa in 2012.
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Main Notice Board
REUNIONS
No. 3 (Auckland City)
Squadron Air Training
Corps
No 3 Sqn ATC will celebrate its 70th
Anniversary in September 2011.
Expressions of interest from excadets and officers are sought—we
are planning an Anniversary Parade
up Queen Street by the Auckland
Air Training Corps Wing. Our 70th
Anniversary Dinner on 10th September
will be in the new MOTAT Hanger.
Website, www.3squadron.org.nz, for
details and a registration form.
Contact:
FGOFF Kirsten McKenzie, NZCF
Executive Officer No. 3 (Auckland City)
Squadron ATC
Phone: (09) 6300 280
Mobile: 021 988 864
Address: PO Box 44 064, Pt Chevalier,
Auckland
HMNZS TARANAKI REUNION
2011
50th Anniversary of “The Homecoming”
New Plymouth, 28 – 30 October 2011
Contact:
Reunion 2011 PO Box 3250
New Plymouth 4341.
Email: reunion2011@hmnzstaranaki.org
RP/SN (aka CSS) Reunion
2012
Crowns and above
Devonport Naval Base
Queens Birthday Weekend 2012
Contact:
CPOCSS (A) Anaru Moa
Email: opsreunion2012@nzdf.mil.nz
RNZN Engine Room Branch
Reunion
30 March–2 April 2012, Masterton,
ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVAL ASSOCIATION
North Shore Branch commemorative dinner to celebrate the
70th Anniversary of the RNZN, and Annual General Meeting,
October 1st 2011
The dinner and AGM will be held at Mozaik Cafe, 61 Constellation Drive, Albany
at 1900. Early bird special price, book and pay by 01 August $60 per person,
after 01 August $75 per person. Contact the Secretary, Jill Thompson sec@
northshorebranch-rnzna.org.nz, or phone 09 402 6621. Cheques for the dinner
go to the Acting Treasurer, 78 Lake Road Devonport 0624 or direct debit to
01 0113 0227527 00 with your name in the particulars field and Dinner in the
Reference field.
2012 RNZN Communicator’s Reunion.
To be held 23 – 25 Mar 2012 in Auckland
and organised by the RNZN Communication’s Association.
Further information and registration details are available at
www.rnzncomms.org or email: treasurer@rnzncomms.org
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Contacts:
Malcolm Harris
90 Cameron St
Masterton
Ph: 06-377-1606
Dennis R Bell
Ph 06-370-1901
Fax: 06-370-1902
Email: drbell@xtra.co.nz
RNZN 1/70 intake (7th Jan
1970) 3rd Reunion
To be held in Hamilton 10 – 12 May
2013.
All BCTs from the this intake are
welcome
Contacts:
Wayne Tapsell
Ph 07 957 5624 or 029 2809 734
email: wayne.tapsell@customs.govt.nz
Neil Brimblecombe
Ph 021 831 872
Email: neil@kiwibrims.com
Dave Franks
Ph 07 8288 612 or 0274 978 925
Email: davecarol@xtra.co.nz
HMNZS ENDEAVOUR from TE MANA’s SH2G
Seasprite following Rendezvous, Bismarck Sea.

Navy Today August 2011, Issue 162

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