Category: Ausmarine – Maritime Security
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Three Australians aboard US submarine that sank Iranian ship
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday that three Australian defence personnel were on board a United States submarine that sank an Iranian warship with a torpedo in the Indian Ocean, but stressed they did not take part in the attack. The strike, which occurred off the southern coast of Sri Lanka this week, marked…
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US Navy towing and salvage ship Solomon Atkinson floated out
Austal USA launched the future US Navy towing, salvage and rescue ship (T-ATS) USNS Solomon Atkinson at its facilities in Mobile, Alabama, on Monday, February 23. The newest Navajo-class T-ATS honours the late Solomon Atkinson, a US Navy veteran and member of the Metlakatla Indian Community. A decorated US Navy SEAL who saw action during…
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Australian port operator unveils new response RIB
The Port Authority of New South Wales (PANSW) in Australia has unveiled a new 10-metre marine response vessel supplied by the Whiskey Project Group. When completed, the new rigid inflatable boat (RIB) will join PANSW’s Sydney Harbour and Port Botany response teams and. With twin outboard engines that deliver speeds of up to 42 knots and an 870-litre fuel capacity, she will support…
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Australia’s Marine Rescue NSW commissions new response boat into service
Australian volunteer search and rescue (SAR) organisation Marine Rescue NSW officially commissioned a new response boat into service on Thursday, February 19. The 10-metre rigid inflatable boat (RIB) Trial Bay 30 was delivered to Marine Rescue NSW’s Trial Bay station in June 2024 and has completed more than 60 SAR missions since then, safely returning…
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Illegal foreign fishing vessels seized in Australian waters under newly launched initiative
The Australian Border Force (ABF) intercepted two foreign fishing vessels in northern Queensland and the Torres Strait over the weekend under a new anti-illegal fishing initiative. Launched last week, Operation Broadstaff is designed to deter, detect and disrupt illegal foreign fishing in Australian waters. On February 14 and 15, during intelligence-led patrols, ABF officers from…
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Australia pledges $2.8b to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build
Australia said on Sunday it would spend AU$3.9 billion ($2.76 billion) to progress construction of a shipyard that will help deliver nuclear-powered submarines under the trilateral AUKUS defence pact with the US and Britain. Announced in 2021, AUKUS is Australia’s largest-ever defence investment and will see US-commanded Virginia-class submarines based in Australia from 2027, several…
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Tour boat runs aground in New Zealand’s Akaroa Harbour
Tour boat runs aground in New Zealand’s Akaroa Harbour Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Birdon to put up sixth US boatbuilding location in Pensacola, Florida
Birdon to put up sixth US boatbuilding location in Pensacola, Florida Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Australian authorities destroy illegal fishing boats in latest crackdown in Torres Strait
Australian authorities destroy illegal fishing boats in latest crackdown in Torres Strait Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Australia’s Electro Optic Systems likely to move HQ, listing to Europe
Australia’s Electro Optic Systems likely to move HQ, listing to Europe Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Investigators publish final report on pilot boat grounding off Bluff, New Zealand
Investigators publish final report on pilot boat grounding off Bluff, New Zealand Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Builder selected for Australian Army amphibious vehicle construction project
Builder selected for Australian Army amphibious vehicle construction project Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Navy christens expeditionary fast transport Lansing
US Navy christens expeditionary fast transport Lansing Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | Sydney marina fire destroys three boats before being successfully extinguished
VIDEO | Sydney marina fire destroys three boats before being successfully extinguished Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Cruise ship under investigation for passenger death runs aground in eastern Papua New Guinea
Cruise ship under investigation for passenger death runs aground in eastern Papua New Guinea Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Construction begins on US Navy’s fourth LCU 1700-class landing craft
Construction begins on US Navy’s fourth LCU 1700-class landing craft Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Austal awarded landing craft medium design and build contract
Austal awarded landing craft medium design and build contract Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Four Indonesian nationals convicted of illegal fishing offences in Australian waters
Four Indonesian nationals convicted of illegal fishing offences in Australian waters Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Australian authorities seize nearly $6m in cocaine hidden in refrigerated shipping container
Australian authorities seize nearly $6m in cocaine hidden in refrigerated shipping container Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | Australian Maritime Safety Authority helps locate missing boat in Papua New Guinea
VIDEO | Australian Maritime Safety Authority helps locate missing boat in Papua New Guinea Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Master Boat Builders to put up government shipbuilding facility
Master Boat Builders to put up government shipbuilding facility Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Ship’s chief officer, three others charged after 525 kg of cocaine found off Western Australia coast
Ship’s chief officer, three others charged after 525 kg of cocaine found off Western Australia coast Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Guam hosts joint maritime exercise Malabar 2025
Guam hosts joint maritime exercise Malabar 2025 Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Partnership to explore integration of anti-ship missiles on USVs
Partnership to explore integration of anti-ship missiles on USVs Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Australian Defence Department awards contract extension for Collins-class submarine sustainment
Australian Defence Department awards contract extension for Collins-class submarine sustainment Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Builder unveils proposed upgrades for Royal Australian Navy Arafura-class patrol vessels
Builder unveils proposed upgrades for Royal Australian Navy Arafura-class patrol vessels Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Dongara Marine: celebrating 50 years in the Australian shipbuilding industry
Dongara Marine: celebrating 50 years in the Australian shipbuilding industry Dr Neil Baird Go to baird maritime
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Three jailed following botched drug importation by boat off Western Australia in 2023
Three jailed following botched drug importation by boat off Western Australia in 2023 Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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19 Indonesian nationals plead guilty to illegal fishing in Australian waters
19 Indonesian nationals plead guilty to illegal fishing in Australian waters Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Australia, Indonesia wrap up maritime security operation
Australia, Indonesia wrap up maritime security operation Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Next stage of Noosa River management plan to take effect from January 1, 2026
Next stage of Noosa River management plan to take effect from January 1, 2026 Ausmarine Go to baird maritime
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Local groups to protest against planned submarine base in Port Kembla, Australia
Local groups to protest against planned submarine base in Port Kembla, Australia Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Royal Australian Navy takes delivery of ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat
Royal Australian Navy takes delivery of ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Four foreign vessels seized for illegal fishing in Australian waters
Four foreign vessels seized for illegal fishing in Australian waters Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Australian Border Force partners with local recreational fishers to counter illegal foreign fishing
Australian Border Force partners with local recreational fishers to counter illegal foreign fishing Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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“Trouble making and provocation!”: China condemns warship sailing in Taiwan Strait
“Trouble making and provocation!”: China condemns warship sailing in Taiwan Strait Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US Army to acquire new bridge erection boats under $25m deal
US Army to acquire new bridge erection boats under $25m deal Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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10 foreign nationals detained for illegal fishing in Australian waters
10 foreign nationals detained for illegal fishing in Australian waters Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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BOOK REVIEW | Anzac Guerillas: A World War II Story of Resistance, Hope and Humanity in Occupied Europe
BOOK REVIEW | Anzac Guerillas: A World War II Story of Resistance, Hope and Humanity in Occupied Europe Dr Neil Baird Go to baird maritime
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Australian authorities appealing for public assistance following seizure of drugs on seaborne container in Sydney
Australian authorities appealing for public assistance following seizure of drugs on seaborne container in Sydney Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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11 Indonesian nationals plead guilty after fishing illegally in Australian waters
11 Indonesian nationals plead guilty after fishing illegally in Australian waters Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Austal receives approval as Australia’s strategic shipbuilder
Austal receives approval as Australia’s strategic shipbuilder Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Sea trials completed for Royal Australian Navy’s newest Evolved Cape-class patrol boat
Sea trials completed for Royal Australian Navy’s newest Evolved Cape-class patrol boat Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Two foreign vessels seized for illegal fishing off Australia’s northern coast
Two foreign vessels seized for illegal fishing off Australia’s northern coast Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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US to complete review into AUKUS defence pact in Q4
US to complete review into AUKUS defence pact in Q4 Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Australia, UK sign 50-year AUKUS submarine partnership treaty
Australia, UK sign 50-year AUKUS submarine partnership treaty Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Australian Anzac-class frigate undocked after major capability upgrade
Australian Anzac-class frigate undocked after major capability upgrade Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Ex-Royal Australian Navy patrol boat to be put on public display in namesake city
Ex-Royal Australian Navy patrol boat to be put on public display in namesake city Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Australian ambassador “confident” of resolution amid US review of AUKUS project
Australian ambassador “confident” of resolution amid US review of AUKUS project Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Chinese firms acquire land near Australian ports being considered as future submarine bases
Chinese firms acquire land near Australian ports being considered as future submarine bases Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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19 Indonesian nationals fined for illegal sea cucumber haul in Australian waters
19 Indonesian nationals fined for illegal sea cucumber haul in Australian waters Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Samoa’s PM says HMNZS Manawanui wreck can remain where it lies
Samoa’s PM says HMNZS Manawanui wreck can remain where it lies Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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15 foreign nationals arrested for illegal sea cucumber haul off Northern Territory, Australia
15 foreign nationals arrested for illegal sea cucumber haul off Northern Territory, Australia Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Royal Australian Navy commissions lead Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel
Royal Australian Navy commissions lead Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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US Navy takes delivery of 15th Spearhead-class fast transport
US Navy takes delivery of 15th Spearhead-class fast transport Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Alabama shipyard starts construction of new US Coast Guard inland tenders
Alabama shipyard starts construction of new US Coast Guard inland tenders Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Charges filed against New Zealand ferry operator over 2024 grounding
Charges filed against New Zealand ferry operator over 2024 grounding Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Despite Trump snub, Australia’s Albanese confident on AUKUS after Starmer says it will proceed
Despite Trump snub, Australia’s Albanese confident on AUKUS after Starmer says it will proceed Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Australian authorities detain seven Indonesian nationals for illegal fishing in Northern Territory
Australian authorities detain seven Indonesian nationals for illegal fishing in Northern Territory Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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US warship arrives in Australia ahead of war games, summit
US warship arrives in Australia ahead of war games, summit Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Australia “confident” US will proceed with AUKUS pact after review
Australia “confident” US will proceed with AUKUS pact after review Reuters Go to baird maritime
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New Zealand accident investigators publish report on containership loss of control in Wellington Harbour
New Zealand accident investigators publish report on containership loss of control in Wellington Harbour Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Marine Rescue NSW commends caution as missions drop in May
Marine Rescue NSW commends caution as missions drop in May Ausmarine Go to baird maritime
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US pushes security ally Australia to spend more on defence
US pushes security ally Australia to spend more on defence Reuters Go to baird maritime
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NZ defence minister pledges more deployments, co-operation
NZ defence minister pledges more deployments, co-operation Reuters Go to baird maritime
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OPINION | Understanding the cost of Australia’s naval defence
OPINION | Understanding the cost of Australia’s naval defence Marc Ablong Go to baird maritime
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Stage five of Maritime Safety Queensland’s Noosa River management plan in effect from May 31
Stage five of Maritime Safety Queensland’s Noosa River management plan in effect from May 31 Ausmarine Go to baird maritime
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Maritime Safety Queensland’s Noosa River management plan on track
Maritime Safety Queensland’s Noosa River management plan on track Ausmarine Go to baird maritime
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OPINION | Australia and the US should build a joint submarine facility
OPINION | Australia and the US should build a joint submarine facility Michael Pezzullo Go to baird maritime
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Australian safety investigators issue recommendations following near stranding of bulk carrier near Sydney
Australian safety investigators issue recommendations following near stranding of bulk carrier near Sydney Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Australian authorities rescue boaters from distressed yacht in Coral Sea
Australian authorities rescue boaters from distressed yacht in Coral Sea Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Marine Rescue NSW opens new base at Point Clare
Marine Rescue NSW opens new base at Point Clare Ausmarine Go to baird maritime
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UK AUKUS adviser briefs Australian and US officials on project review
UK AUKUS adviser briefs Australian and US officials on project review Reuters Go to baird maritime
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BOOK REVIEW | No Higher Priority: A Blueprint for Immediate Action on Australia’s Defence, 2025-2028
BOOK REVIEW | No Higher Priority: A Blueprint for Immediate Action on Australia’s Defence, 2025-2028 Dr Neil Baird Go to baird maritime
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ThayerMahan christens unmanned surveillance vessel
ThayerMahan christens unmanned surveillance vessel Rafael Sanches Go to baird maritime
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AUKUS sub sale under scrutiny as Trump tariffs rattle Australia
AUKUS sub sale under scrutiny as Trump tariffs rattle Australia Reuters Go to baird maritime
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OPINION | Seabed sensors and mapping: what China’s survey ship could be up to
OPINION | Seabed sensors and mapping: what China’s survey ship could be up to Euan Graham Go to baird maritime
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Egyptian Navy assumes command of Combined Maritime Forces’ Red Sea Task Force
Egyptian Navy assumes command of Combined Maritime Forces’ Red Sea Task Force Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Crew fatigue cited in cruise ship grounding in Doubtful Sound, New Zealand
Crew fatigue cited in cruise ship grounding in Doubtful Sound, New Zealand Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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ESNA/Eureka reveal high-speed autonomous assault craft concept
ESNA/Eureka reveal high-speed autonomous assault craft concept Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Austal rides military spending wave, defying market slump
Austal rides military spending wave, defying market slump Reuters Go to baird maritime
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AWARDS 2024 | Best Patrol Boat – Van Diemen – Global Marine Design
AWARDS 2024 | Best Patrol Boat – Van Diemen – Global Marine Design Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Failure to ensure safe navigation caused fishing vessel grounding at New Zealand’s Banks Peninsula, report reveals
Failure to ensure safe navigation caused fishing vessel grounding at New Zealand’s Banks Peninsula, report reveals Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Collaboration to develop nuclear propulsion systems for emergency response vessels
Collaboration to develop nuclear propulsion systems for emergency response vessels Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Australia orders new torpedoes under $125m deal
Australia orders new torpedoes under $125m deal Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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New Zealand-led maritime task force makes $191m drug bust in Middle East
New Zealand-led maritime task force makes $191m drug bust in Middle East Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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US begins to build sub presence on Australia’s west coast under AUKUS
US begins to build sub presence on Australia’s west coast under AUKUS Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Seven Indonesians plead guilty to illegal fishing in Australian waters
Seven Indonesians plead guilty to illegal fishing in Australian waters Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Assembly begins on new countermeasures systems for Royal Australian Navy ships
Assembly begins on new countermeasures systems for Royal Australian Navy ships Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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New Zealand’s top spy backs Five Eyes, warns on China’s influence in the Pacific
New Zealand’s top spy backs Five Eyes, warns on China’s influence in the Pacific Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Illegal fishing vessels intercepted in Rowley Shoals off Western Australia
Illegal fishing vessels intercepted in Rowley Shoals off Western Australia Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Australia’s Marine Rescue NSW deploys vessels, volunteers to assist in possible cyclone response operations
Australia’s Marine Rescue NSW deploys vessels, volunteers to assist in possible cyclone response operations Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Royal Australian Navy ship rescues distressed boater in cyclone-hit seas
Royal Australian Navy ship rescues distressed boater in cyclone-hit seas Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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China proves Australian Government weakness with mocking tone over naval drills
China proves Australian Government weakness with mocking tone over naval drills Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Austal reports strong growth in H1 FY2025 earnings
Austal reports strong growth in H1 FY2025 earnings Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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New Zealand: Chinese Navy holds second live-fire drill in international waters
New Zealand: Chinese Navy holds second live-fire drill in international waters Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Two rescued from disabled yacht off Newcastle, Australia
Two rescued from disabled yacht off Newcastle, Australia Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Australia says Chinese Navy ships off Sydney “did not pose threats”
Australia says Chinese Navy ships off Sydney “did not pose threats” Reuters Go to baird maritime
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China signs comprehensive strategic partnership deal with Cook Islands
China signs comprehensive strategic partnership deal with Cook Islands Reuters Go to baird maritime