Navy and MFish work together
The frigate HMNZS Te Mana, with six fishery officers embarked, spent more than a week at sea patrolling the Hoki grounds of the South Island in August.
Maritime Commander Commodore Jack Steer said the multi-agency operation was very successful. "Te Mana facilitated the boarding of commercial fishing vessels by Ministry of Fisheries officers to ensure compliance with Fisheries legislation. The operation effectively demonstrated the success of a multi agency approach to the maintenance of security within our Exclusive Economic Zone."
Navy ratings, volunteers graduate
Fifty-seven Naval ratings graduated from their Basic Common Training course at Devonport Naval base in August. The ratings have been training for 14 weeks at the Navy’s New Entry Training School.
Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral David Ledson reviewed the graduation parade, and presented prizes.
And 17 newly trained Navy Volunteer Reservist Ratings also graduated in August after two weeks intensive training at the New Entry Training School, Devonport.
The 17 graduates are from the four Royal New Zealand Volunteer Reserve Divisions, Ngapona (Auckland), Olphert (Wellington), Pegasus (Christchurch) and Toroa (Dunedin) and come from a wide range of full time occupations including laboratory technician, builder, fitter and turner, and student. Captain P.B. Arnold VRD, Captain of Naval Reserves reviewed the parade.
On guard: Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral David Ledson inspects the guard at the graduation ceremony, while, (right) Able Seaman Cameron Smith with his mum, Karen after the ceremony