Tuesday 17 July, 2007
Navy warship HMNZS TE MANA will return to the Devonport Naval Base at 10:00 am on Thursday 19 July after spending the last six months at sea.
TE MANA departed New Zealand in February to complete a work up period prior to commencing a range of operations and diplomatic taskings around South East Asia, Australia and the Indian sub-continent (Andaman Islands). After a brief stopover in Sydney last weekend, she started her journey home.
TE MANA, accompanied by the Navy tanker, HMNZS ENDEAVOUR, focused on meeting New Zealand’s commitments to a series of regular training exercises, working alongside the navies of Australia, Malaysia and Singapore honing operational skills.
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Media are invited to Devonport Naval Base for the arrival of HMNZS TE MANA. Interviews with the Commanding Officer and crew can be arranged by appointment.
To register your interest or further information, please contact Lieutenant Commander Barbara Cassin, Navy Public Relations Manager, 021 244 0638.
Photographic ID is required for entry to the Naval Base.
Personnel Statistics:
HMNZS TE MANA – F111
Commanding Officer – Commander Wilson Trumper (from Temuka)
Executive Officer – Lieutenant Commander Lisa Hunn (from Wellington)
Complement – 163 Officers and Sailors