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Force Commands are responsible for the coordination and management of all aspects of capability management. They sustain a maritime force capable of delivering mission-specific capabilities in line with strategic guidance across the full spectrum of maritime operations.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/force-commands
In line with the ‘Two-Ocean Basing Plan’ announced in 1987, the RAN has maintained a two-ocean navy (Pacific and Indian) capable of deploying major fleet units for sustained operations off both the east and west coasts.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/bases-and-locations/fleet-base-west
Established in September 1920, HMAS Cerberus is Navy’s premier training establishment. It is located 70 km from Melbourne near Crib Point on Hanns Inlet, Western Port Bay.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/bases-and-locations/hmas-cerberus
HMAS Penguin was commissioned on 14 July 1942. It is situated in the suburb of Balmoral on Middle Head in Sydney Harbour and has an annex at Pittwater on the Northern Beaches of Sydney.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/bases-and-locations/hmas-penguin
HMAS Stirling was formally commissioned in July 1978. It is located on Garden Island near the city of Perth in Western Australia and is part of Fleet Base West.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/bases-and-locations/hmas-stirling
HMAS Waterhen was commissioned in December 1962. 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
Situated above the historic Garden Island (GI) Dockyard facility, HMAS Kuttabul’s primary role is to provide administrative, training and logistics support to Defence personnel employed within the Sydney area. Garden Island itself has been host to a naval base since 1856.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/bases-and-locations/hmas-kuttabul
In line with the ‘Two-Ocean Basing Plan’ announced in 1987, the RAN has maintained a two-ocean navy (Pacific and Indian) capable of deploying major fleet units for sustained operations off both the east and west coasts.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/bases-and-locations/fleet-base-east
Navy Headquarters Tasmania (NHQ Tasmania) was established as a support office in June 1994, following the closure of the Huon, Encounter and Moreton establishments. The office is located within Anglesea Barracks, Hobart.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/bases-and-locations/headquarters-tasmania
Moreton, formerly known as Navy Headquarters – South Queensland, was commissioned in May 2016. HMAS Moreton is situated at Bulimba on the Brisbane River in South Queensland.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/bases-and-locations/hmas-moreton
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
Originally known as the RAN Wireless/Transmitting Station Canberra, HMAS Harman was officially commissioned in July 1943. The base is located in the district of Jerrabomberra, approximately 10 km from the centre of Canberra, ACT.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/bases-and-locations/hmas-harman
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
Precautionary approaches adopted by the Navy aim to reduce the exposure of marine mammals to high levels of acoustic energy that might affect their health or interfere with behavioural characteristics.
https://www.navy.gov.au/navy-activities/environmental-management/whales-sonar
Date/Time
RAN Band/Ensemble
Event name/Location
2 August 2025
11 am – 1 pm
Melbourne – Big Band
Inverloch Jazz Festival
16 A'Beckett StInverloch Vic 3996
2 August 2025
6 pm – 11:59 pm
Tas – Rock Band
Cancer Council Charity Ball…
https://www.navy.gov.au/community-engagement/events/2025-08-02/royal-australian-navy-band-august-performances
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
Date/Time
RAN Band/Ensemble
Event name/Address
2 July 2025
Matinee2 pm – 3 pm
Evening7 pm – 8 pm
Melbourne – Wind Band
Soundwaves
Royal Australian Navy Band Melbourne
HMAS CerberusBand and Cinema ComplexVIC 3920
4 July 2025
7 pm
WA –…
https://www.navy.gov.au/community-engagement/events/2025-07-02/royal-australian-navy-band-july-performances
The 21.5 tonne LR5 submarine rescue vehicle normally carries 3 submersible crew members, the pilot, a co-pilot and the systems operator. Up to 16 submarine survivors can be evacuated at a time to the mother ship or to a mother submarine. The LR5…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/lr5-submarine-rescue-vehicle
The Admiral Hudson is used for transfers and official functions on Sydney Harbour. The Kingfisher 54 cruiser, built by Kingfisher Cruisers in Brisbane, is one of 2 vessels belonging to the VIP Boat Squadron.
The Admiral Hudson allows hosts including…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/admiral-hudson
The Royal Australian Navy's multi-role aviation training vessel (MATV), Merchant Vessel (MV) Sycamore was launched in Vietnam in August 2016 and achieved final acceptance on 28 July 2017.
The ship’s primary role is to support maritime aviation…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/mv-sycamore
Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant, is a Norwegian-built offshore support vessel (OSV) launched in Norway in 2017. It arrived in Sydney on 04 July 2022 and underwent numerous trials and preparations. On 30 August 2022, Navy accepted ADV Reliant…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/adv-reliant
Built by Tenix Defence Systems in Williamstown, Victoria, HMAS Paramatta (IV) is the fifth 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,…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-parramatta-iv
The Royal Australian Navy operates a small fleet of 8 Fantome Class survey motor boats (SMB). These hydrographic survey boats operate from the Leeuwin Class surveying ships (AGS).
The SMB fleet comprises of the:
SMB 1006 Fantome
SMB 1007 Meda
SMB…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/survey-motor-boat-smb
The 5-inch/54-calibre (Mk 45) lightweight gun is a modern naval artillery gun mount consisting of a 5-inch (127 mm) L54 Mark 19 gun on the Mark 45 mount. It is designed to be used for naval gunfire support and against surface targets.
The gun…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/weapons/mark-45
The Hunter Class frigate, which is a modified version of BAE System’s Type 26 frigate, will be one of the most advanced anti-submarine warships in the world. The 6 Hunter Class frigates will be built in Australia by ASC Shipbuilding (now known as…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hunter-class-frigate
The rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) provides Royal Australian Navy surface combatants with an over the horizon interception and boarding capability. The RHIB can seat up to 10 personnel, however the forward 6 seats can be removed to make room…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/rigid-hulled-inflatable-boat-rhib
The Royal Australian Navy's light utility boats are used for hydrographic survey support, training, and light utility tasks.
Specifications
Type: general purpose vessel
Role:
hydrographic survey support
training
light utility tasks
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/light-utility-boat-lub
The LCM-1E is a class of amphibious mechanised landing craft (LCM) manufactured by Navantia who also build the landing helicopter dock (LHD) hulls. Landing craft (LLC) are purpose built for the LHD.
The LLC is intended to deliver troops and…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/lhd-landing-craft-llc
The Royal Australian Navy has operated a number of landing craft, vehicle and personnel (LCVP) since 1993. Built by Geraldton Boat Builders, the LCVP can carry up to 36 personnel or a Land Rover with a half-ton trailer. One LCVP is held in reserve…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/landing-craft-vehicle-personnel-lcvp
The Royal Australian Navy uses the six-person Zodiac Mark 2 Grand Raider (Zodiac MK2) general purpose inflatable boat (GPIB). It is used in open seas or closed waters during clearance diving operations, reconnaissance, as a tender, landings or troop…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/general-purpose-inflatable-boat