Penguins Wired for Internet
18 October 2011 By Graham McBean
Wi-Fi internet is now up and running onboard HMAS Penguin thanks to the Royal Australian Navy Central Canteens Fund (RANCCF) and the fortnightly ‘Win With Navy’ raffle.
The Wi-Fi network is targeted primarily at the accommodation areas at Penguin but may still be possible to pick up the signal in other parts of the base.
Acting CO Penguin CMDR Hugh Cameron said he was grateful to the service offered by the RANCCF.
“This is a tremendous service that has come about after much hard work by those onboard and also by the Royal Australian Navy Central Canteens Fund who run and administer the Win With Navy raffle,” CMDR Cameron said.
Penguin successfully applied for $20,000 worth of grants in 2010 from RANCCF with $12,000 going to upgrade base amenities and provisions in the Hunter Bay Tavern (Junior Sailor’s Club).
A large part of the leftover money was then used to provide the Wi-Fi service.
CMDR Cameron said the service was provided to Navy personnel at this stage but depending on how trails progressed there may be an opportunity to expand coverage to service groups and personnel onboard.
Other amenities supported by RANCCF included support to the new Penguin Pit Stop and ongoing support to whole-of-ship activities such as the Gate-2-Gate fun run and golf days.
CMDR Cameron encouraged all sailors to participate in the ‘Win With Navy’ raffle and support organisations that supported personnel and the wider Navy family.
“Over the last 18 months Penguin has benefited greatly from many RANCCF and ‘Win With Navy’ initiatives.”
Further information on the RANCCF and ‘Win With Navy’ is available at www.winwithnavy.com.au and www.ranccf.com.
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