The Royal Australian Navy is actively involved in community engagement in Australia and overseas. Through these activities and resources Navy strengthens its knowledge and contributes to improving lives of the wider community.
https://www.navy.gov.au/community-engagement
The Royal Australian Navy is proud to support the 2026 Royal Hobart Regatta, marking the 188th anniversary of one of Tasmania’s most historic and prestigious community events.
A Royal Australian Navy ship will proudly serve as the flagship for…
https://www.navy.gov.au/community-engagement/events/2026-02-07/royal-hobart-regatta
Navy is committed to our most important capability, our people, first. Through the six Defence Employee Value Propositions, we are implementing a range of initiatives to redefine a career in Navy.
https://www.navy.gov.au/navy-people/programs/stay-onboard-people-first
HMAS Cape Capricorn is the fourth of 10 Evolved Cape Class patrol boats introduced into service to replace the Armidale Class patrol boat capability. The vessels were acquired to continue Navy’s contribution to the nation’s fisheries protection,…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-cape-capricorn
Australia Day is held annually on 26 January to reflect on our nation’s past and celebrate the Australian spirit, mateship and sense of community. To support Australia Day, Navy will be taking part in the following activities.
State
Activity…
https://www.navy.gov.au/community-engagement/events/2026-01-26/australia-day-activities
Australia’s rich naval history and its achievements enhance the current Navy and shape the future maritime force.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/history
The Chief of Navy Australia is the most senior appointment in the Royal Australian Navy. The rank associated with the position is Vice Admiral (3-star).
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/leaders/chief-navy
The Royal Australian Navy has a proud heritage of serving Australia since 1911. At Navy’s museums and heritage learning centres, visitors can learn about the rich history and hear the stories of Navy’s people.
https://www.navy.gov.au/community-engagement/museums
Royal Australian Navy customs and traditions that have been developed over more than 100 years to reflect the uniqueness of Australian life and service.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/history/customs-traditions
HMAS Waterhen is the Royal Australian Navy's lead establishment for mine warfare. It is located in Waverton on Sydney's lower north shore within Sydney Harbour.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/bases-and-locations/hmas-waterhen
The Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, comprising HMAS Coonawarra and Larrakeyah Barracks, is located near the mouth of the Beagle Gulf, close to Darwin’s city centre.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/bases-and-locations/hmas-coonawarra
HMAS Cape Solander is an Evolved Cape Class patrol boat (ECCPB). It was introduced into service to supplement the Armidale Class patrol boat capability.
ECCPBs are one of Navy’s main contributions to the nation’s:
fisheries protection
immigration…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-cape-solander
HMAS Cape Schanck is an Evolved Cape Class patrol boat (ECCPB). It was introduced into service to supplement the Armidale Class patrol boat capability.
ECCPBs are one of Navy’s main contributions to the nation’s:
fisheries protection
immigration…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-cape-schanck
HMAS Encounter is a Royal Australian Navy establishment that supports naval shipbuilding capability and Navy personnel in South Australia.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/bases-and-locations/hmas-encounter
With the commissioning of HMAS Arafura, the Royal Australian Navy has introduced the first Arafura Class offshore patrol vessel (OPV). Under project SEA 1180 Phase 1, OPVs will replace the current Armidale Class and work with Cape Class patrol boats…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/arafura-class-offshore-patrol-vessel
The Warrant Officer of the Navy (WO-N), is responsible to the Chief of Navy and is entitled to exercise command over all other sailors in the Royal Australian Navy.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/leaders/warrant-officer-navy
The Head of Navy Capability is responsible for implementation of both current and future Navy capability, including all Navy programs and projects, from concept through to acquisition, in service use and ultimately disposal of the system.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/leaders/head-navy-capability
Head Navy Engineering is responsible to Chief of Navy for engineering and maintenance discipline upkeep, safety management governance, Fleet Support Unit strategic management and the Defence Seaworthiness Management System.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/leaders/head-navy-engineering
HMAS Canberra was commissioned at an official ceremony at Fleet Base East, Sydney on 28 November 2014. In March 2015, HMAS Canberra was formally designated the flagship of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
Built by BAE Systems Australia and Navantia…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-canberra-iii
Date/Time
RAN Band/Ensemble
Event name/Location
1 December 2025
11 am – 11:30 am
Melbourne – Bugler
Corvettes HMAS Armidale Commemoration Service
SanctuaryShrine of RemembranceBirdwood AveMelbourne Vic 3001
3 December 2025
10:30 am –…
https://www.navy.gov.au/community-engagement/events/2025-12-01/royal-australian-navy-band-melbourne-december-performances
The submarine intervention gear ships, Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Besant and ADV Stoker, are the latest enhancements to Navy’s submarine search and rescue capability. Stoker is operated by DMS Maritime. It embarks the LR5 submarine rescue…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/adv-stoker
The submarine intervention gear ships, Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Besant and ADV Stoker, are the latest enhancements to Navy’s submarine search and rescue capability. Besant is operated by DMS Maritime.
ADV Besant is named after the…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/adv-besant
The Royal Australian Navy's multi-role aviation training vessel (MATV), Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Sycamore was launched in Vietnam in August 2016 and achieved final acceptance on 28 July 2017.
The ship’s primary role is to support…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/adv-sycamore
The Brass Quintet and Wind Quintet of Royal Australian Navy Band Sydney are visiting 3 regional New South Wales conservatoriums.
The tour will include music, a series of workshops with primary and high school music students, and 3 free public…
https://www.navy.gov.au/community-engagement/events/2025-11-25/royal-australian-navy-band-regional-chamber-music-tour
Commissioned in August 1948, HMAS Albatross is Navy’s only air station and the largest operational naval base.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/bases-and-locations/hmas-albatross
From 4–6 November, the Royal Australian Navy co-hosted the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition. We saw around 50 delegations from around the world, Defence industry, academics and our very own sailors and officers come together in Sydney…
https://www.navy.gov.au/community-engagement/events/2025-11-04/indo-pacific-sea-power-conference-2025
Indeed, welcome to Disneyland, everybody. It is great to be here in Sydney and if I could just echo some of Rebecca's comments. Sydney has actually been home to a permanent naval presence since 1821. 204 years. In 1901, the States of Australia…
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/leaders/chief-navy/speeches/2025-11-04/welcome-address-indo-pacific-2025-breakfast
Commodore Antony Pisani: The theme of this panel is Indo-Pacific Perspectives on Maritime Security Challenges, and it will be hosted by Commander, Australian Fleet, Admiral Chris Smith. And we have a great panel lined up, and the panel members are…
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/leaders/chief-navy/speeches/2025-11-04/indo-pacific-sea-power-conference-2025-maritime-security-challenges-indo-pacific-perspectives
CDRE Antony Pisani: Good morning, and welcome to the Indo-Pacific Sea Power Conference 2025. We are honored to welcome Minister Paul Papalia, Minister for Emergency Services, Corrective Services, Defense Industries, Veterans, and Racing and Gaming…
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/leaders/chief-navy/speeches/2025-11-04/indo-pacific-sea-power-conference-2025-opening-address
On Friday 24 October 2025, HMAS Penguin will conduct a Freedom of Entry to the Municipality of Mosman as part of the Festival of Mosman celebrations. The Freedom of Entry is a traditional military ceremony symbolising trust and respect between a…
https://www.navy.gov.au/community-engagement/events/2025-10-24/hmas-penguin-freedom-entry