Exercise SEA LION, conducted in waters off Townsville and Cowley Beach in North Queensland, is the second of a series of two exercises in which Australia's newest ship, HMAS Choules and HMNZS Canterbury practice humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and emergency evacuations with elements of the Australian Army. HMAS Choules delivers a significant amphibious capacity which can be used in warlike and humanitarian operations. The focus of the exercises is to work closely with Army in the lead up to the introduction of Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Ships. During the exercise Army Landing Craft Medium (LCM8s), Navy Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) and New Zealand Landing Craft Medium (LCM6) were heavily involved in transferring equipment and personnel from and to shore.

Exercise SEA LION, conducted in waters off Townsville and Cowley Beach in North Queensland, is the second of a series of two exercises in which Australia’s newest ship, HMAS Choules and HMNZS Canterbury practice humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and emergency evacuations with elements of the Australian Army. HMAS Choules delivers a significant amphibious capacity which can be used in warlike and humanitarian operations. The focus of the exercises is to work closely with Army in the lead up to the introduction of Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Ships. During the exercise Army Landing Craft Medium (LCM8s), Navy Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) and New Zealand Landing Craft Medium (LCM6) were heavily involved in transferring equipment and personnel from and to shore.

16 Jan 2013|Natalie Sambhi