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Seejay · **Posted:** Sat Sep 14, 2024 5:57 am

Shep wrote:

Saw an article the other day about a training grenade that the army has recently had developed. This doesn't go bang when it "detonates". It makes other noises instead. Perhaps the "bang frightens :b toss:

the poor children.

This brings to mind many, many mental images. Most from Bugs Bunny, Coyote, and similar eras where guns and bombs have little signs that pop out when triggered (see what I did there).... :hoho:

Of course, you wonder how many claims are put forward for injuries due to little sign impact........ :haha:

Hippy Chippy · **Posted:** Mon Sep 16, 2024 6:17 pm

The latest fortnightly edition of :salute1:

NAVY News :captain:

is now available below :down:

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...................................... • ANCHORED IN HISTORY: Heartfelt goodbye to HMAS Broome – Page 2

...................................... • CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: New CDF’s spotlight on innovation – Page 3

...................................... • INTO THE NIGHT: Sydney’s crew tackles challenging rescue drills – Pages 10-11

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Stroppy Chippie · **Posted:** Sun Oct 06, 2024 2:39 pm

New Zealand navy vessel has an "issue"

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-06/ ... /104438052

Not able to call in their specialist diving and hydrographic ship as it is the one,

Surveying a channel that, it would seem, offered issues,

Will free up crew for their other ships that are tied up through lack of crew....

Seejay · **Posted:** Sun Oct 06, 2024 8:49 pm

News reports say that the RNZN has six operational vessels.

No wonder there's a strong push over there to amalgamate with Australia. :omg:

Pony · **Posted:** Mon Oct 07, 2024 10:55 am

Seejay wrote:

News reports say that the RNZN has six operational vessels.

The way we are going they may end up with more than us :omg1:

Seejay · **Posted:** Mon Oct 07, 2024 12:36 pm

More reports are coming in about the Kiwi dive wreck regarding onboard fire/power failure/grounding.

I guess the timeline of all three will give a more precise reason for the grounding, but it seems more likely that the power loss will be the cause.

Stroppy Chippie · **Posted:** Mon Oct 07, 2024 11:44 pm

They have had the ship since 2019 (with a future life of 15 years) and, possibly, not a problem up to now.

"The modern design and systems of the dive and hydrographic vessel will provide improved capacity, speed, safety, and capability over the previous vessels. Some of these new and enhanced capabilities include a 100t salvage crane, a remotely operated vehicle and a contemporary dynamic positioning system, which will allow Navy’s specialist divers to achieve greater levels of effectiveness and safety, in a greater range of conditions."

Hippy Chippy · **Posted:** Tue Oct 08, 2024 8:00 pm

One wonders if operating in "...in a greater range of conditions..." :laughing3:

includes running :captain:

aground on a reef and :drunken:

sinking..? :diver:

..................................................................................... Meanwhile...

The latest fortnightly edition of :salute1:

NAVY News :captain:

is now available below :down:

for your reading pleasure... :news:

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above,

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to access...

:evil3:

Items of interest in this edition include:

.................................. • LOCKED AND LOADED: Three navies top up missiles in the north – Pages 2-3

.................................. • POWER OF CONNECTION: Mental health critical to mission success – Page 7

.................................. • ALL WEATHER FRIENDS: Partners patrol the deep sea – Pages 10-11

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BC · **Posted:** Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:19 pm

Congratulation to the family of Private Richard Norden for being awarded his VC.

The ABC news item said that King Charles had finally approved the awarding of his VC. My thoughts are, "why has it taken 56 years?"

Even Peter Cosgrove said decades ago, why he was not put forward for a VC, for his brave actions.

Obviously, the ARMY is still playing it's bureaucratic games.

Private Richard Norden VC, a long time coming!

Pony · **Posted:** Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:38 pm

Yes, well done that man.
Richly deserved, but could/should have received it while he was still with us!

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