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In the event of the death of a current serving Royal Australian Navy (RAN) member, Defence will offer the assistance of a Bereavement Support Team to the next of kin. In the event of the death of an ex-serving RAN veteran, there is support available to families through different areas within Defence.

Sail training ship (STS) Young Endeavour is Australia's sail training flagship. Young Endeavour was gifted to the people of Australia by the British government in 1988 to celebrate Australia's bicentenary. Although operated by the Royal Australian…

Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Cape Peron is an Evolved Cape Class patrol boat introduced into service to supplement the Armidale Class patrol boat capability. It is one of Navy’s principal contributions to the nation’s fisheries protection,…

Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Cape Fourcroy is a Cape Class patrol boat introduced into service to supplement the Armidale Class patrol boat capability. It is one of Navy’s principal contributions to the nation’s fisheries protection, immigration…

Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Cape Otway is an Evolved Cape Class patrol boat introduced into service to supplement the Armidale Class patrol boat capability. It is one of Navy’s principal contributions to the nation’s fisheries protection,…

Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Cape Inscription is a Cape Class patrol boat introduced into service to supplement the Armidale Class patrol boat capability. It is one of Navy’s principal contributions to the nation’s fisheries protection,…

Commissioned on 1 March 2003, HMAS Yarra (IV) is the sixth of 6 Huon Class minehunter coastal (MHC) vessels. The Huon Class MHC was designed in Italy as the Gaeta Class for the Italian Navy. The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Huon Class includes…

Built by Tenix Defence Systems in Williamstown, Victoria, HMAS Warramunga (II) is the third of 8 Anzac Class frigates based on the German Meko 200 frigate. Anzac Class is a long-range frigate capable of air defence, surface and undersea warfare,…

Built by Tenix Defence Systems in Williamstown, Victoria, HMAS Toowoomba (II) is the seventh of 8 Anzac Class frigates based on the German Meko 200 frigate. Anzac Class is a long-range frigate capable of air defence, surface and undersea warfare,…

Commissioned on 18 May 2020, HMAS Sydney (V) is the last of 3 ships of the Hobart Class guided missile destroyers (DDG). Hobart Class DDGs are based on the Navantia-designed F100 frigate and fitted with the Aegis Combat System. The Air Warfare…

Commissioned on 10 April 2021, HMAS Supply (II) is the lead of 2 Supply Class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) ships built for the Royal Australian Navy by Spanish shipbuilder, Navantia. HMAS Supply is the second Royal Australian Navy ship to…

Built by Tenix Defence Systems in Williamstown, Victoria, HMAS Stuart (III) is the fourth of 8 Anzac Class frigates based on the German Meko 200 frigate. Anzac Class is a long-range frigate capable of air defence, surface and undersea warfare,…

Commissioned on 13 November 2021, HMAS Stalwart (III) is the second and final Supply Class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) ship built for the Royal Australian Navy. HMAS Stalwart (III) is the third Royal Australian Navy ship to bear the name…

Built by Tenix Defence Systems in Williamstown, Victoria, HMAS Perth (III) is the eighth Anzac Class frigate based on the German Meko 200 frigate. Anzac Class is a long-range frigate capable of air defence, surface and undersea warfare, surveillance…

Commissioned on 27 May 2000, HMAS Leeuwin is named after Cape Leeuwin, on the south-western tip of Western Australia. The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) currently uses the Leeuwin Class survey ships (AGS). Leeuwin Class ships, HMAS Leeuwin and Melville…

Commissioned on 23 September 2017, HMAS Hobart (III) is the first of 3 ships of the Hobart Class guided missile destroyers (DDG). Hobart Class DDGs are based on the Navantia-designed F100 frigate and fitted with the Aegis Combat System. The Air…

Commissioned on 4 May 2002, HMAS Diamantina (II) is the fifth of 6 Huon Class minehunter coastal (MHC) vessels. The Huon Class MHC was designed in Italy as the Gaeta Class for the Italian Navy. The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Huon Class includes…

Commissioned in December 2011, HMAS Choules is an amphibious Bay Class landing ship dock (LSD) ship based on the Royal Schelde Enforcer design. It is a 16,000 tonne ship capable of carrying over 300 troops, 23 Abrams tanks, 150 light trucks and 2…

Commissioned on 7 July 2007, HMAS Childers is an Armidale Class patrol boat built by Austal Ships, Freemantle. Armidale Class patrol boats are highly capable and versatile warships which are able to conduct a wide variety of missions and tasks.…

HMAS Cape Woolamai is an Evolved Cape Class patrol boat introduced into service to supplement the Armidale Class patrol boat capability. It is one of Navy’s principal contributions to the nation’s fisheries protection, immigration, customs and drug…

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…

HMAS Cape Pillar is an Evolved Cape Class patrol boat introduced into service to supplement the Armidale Class patrol boat capability. It is one of Navy’s principal contributions to the nation’s fisheries protection, immigration, customs and drug…

HMAS Cape Naturaliste is an Evolved Cape Class patrol boat introduced into service to supplement the Armidale Class patrol boat capability. It is one of Navy’s principal contributions to the nation’s fisheries protection, immigration, customs and…

HMAS Adelaide (III) was commissioned at a ceremony at Fleet Base East, Sydney on 4 December 2015. Built by BAE Systems Australia and Navantia, the landing helicopter dock (LHD) ships are the largest ever constructed for the Royal Australian Navy (…

HMAS Cape Capricorn is the fourth of 8 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,…

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…

Commissioned on 27th October 2018, HMAS Brisbane (III) is the second of 3 ships of the Hobart Class guided missile destroyers (DDG). Hobart Class DDGs are based on the Navantia-designed F100 frigate and fitted with the Aegis Combat System. The Air…

Commissioned on 10 February 2006, HMAS Bathurst is an Armidale Class patrol boat built by Austal Ships, Freemantle. Armidale Class patrol boats are highly capable and versatile warships which are able to conduct a wide variety of missions and tasks…

Built by Tenix Defence Systems in Williamstown, Victoria, HMAS Ballarat (II) is the sixth of 8 Anzac Class frigates based on the German Meko 200 frigate. Anzac Class is a long-range frigate capable of air defence, surface and undersea warfare,…

Built by Tenix Defence Systems in Williamstown, Victoria, HMAS Arunta (II) is the second of 8 Anzac Class frigates based on the German Meko 200 frigate. Anzac Class is a long-range frigate capable of air defence, surface and undersea warfare,…