WATCH🎬 Royal New Zealand Navy's HMNZS Aotearoa and U.S. Navy’s USS Sampson have completed a replenishment at sea (RAS) near Tonga. As international warships arrive to supply aid to Tonga, our RAS capability ensures critical supplies can be delivered as soon as possible. For all our updates ➡️ nzdf.mil.nz/tonga-response #Force4NZ #NZNavy | NZ Defence Force
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WATCH🎬 Royal New Zealand Navy's HMNZS Aotearoa and U.S. Navy’s USS Sampson have completed a replenishment at sea (RAS) near Tonga. As international warships arrive to supply aid to Tonga, our RAS capability ensures critical supplies can be delivered as soon as possible. For all our updates ➡️ nzdf.mil.nz/tonga-response #Force4NZ #NZNavy | NZ Defence Force
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WATCH 🎬 A refuelling replenishment at sea (RAS) is one of the key tasks performed by our maritime sustainment vessel, HMNZS Aotearoa. Before sailing for Exercise Bersama Gold recently, HMNZS Aotearoa and HMNZS Te Kaha conducted a RAS in the choppy waters of the Hauraki Gulf. The action was captured on video by our crew on both ships. Having two ships close on each other, stay steady on station and then transfer tens of thousands of litres of fuel over a narrow channel with little margin for err
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WATCH 🎬 A refuelling replenishment at sea (RAS) is one of the key tasks performed by our maritime sustainment vessel, HMNZS Aotearoa. Before sailing for Exercise Bersama Gold recently, HMNZS Aotearoa and HMNZS Te Kaha conducted a RAS in the choppy waters of the Hauraki Gulf. The action was captured on video by our crew on both ships. Having two ships close on each other, stay steady on station and then transfer tens of thousands of litres of fuel over a narrow channel with little margin for err
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The Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Aotearoa (A11) and the US Navy’s USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) successfully carried out Fueling at Sea operations during the Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the West Philippine Sea on October 30. ⚓🤝 This coordinated maritime refueling highlights the strong logistical capability, interoperability, and united presence of partner navies operating in the region — reinforcing support for a free, open, and stable Indo-Pacific. 🌏 🎥 Video by TSg Obinque PAF
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The Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Aotearoa (A11) and the US Navy’s USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) successfully carried out Fueling at Sea operations during the Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the West Philippine Sea on October 30. ⚓🤝 This coordinated maritime refueling highlights the strong logistical capability, interoperability, and united presence of partner navies operating in the region — reinforcing support for a free, open, and stable Indo-Pacific. 🌏 🎥 Video by TSg Obinque PAF
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WATCH🎬 Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Aotearoa refuels Tonga’s Guardian-class patrol boat VOEA Ngahau Siliva in Nuku'alofa Harbour. The refuelling is carried out in a contactless way, in line with COVID-19 prevention protocols. For all our updates ➡️ nzdf.mil.nz/tonga-response #Force4NZ #NZNavy | NZ Defence Force
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WATCH🎬 Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Aotearoa refuels Tonga’s Guardian-class patrol boat VOEA Ngahau Siliva in Nuku'alofa Harbour. The refuelling is carried out in a contactless way, in line with COVID-19 prevention protocols. For all our updates ➡️ nzdf.mil.nz/tonga-response #Force4NZ #NZNavy | NZ Defence Force
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HMNZS Aotearoa refuels at sea | Royal New Zealand Navy
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WATCH🎬 During the sea phase of Exercise RIMPAC, HMNZS Aotearoa conducted a successful Consolidation Replenishment at Sea with the US commercial tanker MV Allied Pacific. What does this mean? Watch and find out from the crew 👀 #NZNavy #Force4NZ #RIMPAC2024 | Royal New Zealand Navy
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WATCH🎬 During the sea phase of Exercise RIMPAC, HMNZS Aotearoa conducted a successful Consolidation Replenishment at Sea with the US commercial tanker MV Allied Pacific. What does this mean? Watch and find out from the crew 👀 #NZNavy #Force4NZ #RIMPAC2024 | Royal New Zealand Navy
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Royal New Zealand Navy: HMNZS Aotearoa conducts Replenishment at Sea with Royal Australian Navy
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Royal New Zealand Navy: HMNZS Aotearoa conducts Replenishment at Sea with Royal Australian Navy
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Royal New Zealand Navy_ HMNZS Aotearoa completes a replenishment at sea with U.S. Navy's USS Sampson
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Royal New Zealand Navy: HMNZS Aotearoa and HMNZS Te Kaha conduct a replenishment at sea (RAS).
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Double RAS 🤝⛽️ HMNZS Aotearoa is our Polar-class maritime sustainment vessel, watch as the ship and crew conduct a double Replenishment At Sea (RAS). Cables and hoses are connected between the ships during transit and fuel is transferred from one to another, no need to pull into port for fuel. During Exercise Bersama Lima, HMNZS Aotearoa supplied fuel to HMNZS Te Mana and Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Brisbane at the same time. Serious coordination from all parties made light work of the task an
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Royal New Zealand Navy replenishment vessel HMNZS Aotearoa has recently been patrolling in the Indo Pacific as part of our contribution to the monitoring of UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea. A Direct Action message is transmitted to shipping in the patrol area warning of the consequences of violating sanctions aimed at persuading North Korea to denuclearise and abandon its ballistic missile capabilities. HMNZS Aotearoa’s crew worked alongside Canada’s HMCS Max Bernays, France’s
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HMNZS Aotearoa Replenishment Trials with BRP José Rizal
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WATCH🎬 Over the past two years, HMNZS Aotearoa has packed a fair few nautical miles under her belt. In that time the ship deployed to Australia, South East Asia, Tonga, Antarctica, Hawaii and visited her Homeport of New Plymouth. So, after 55,000 miles, the opportunity to put her feet up in a Singaporean dry dock was very welcome. It took just four hours from sailing in - to settling securely on the blocks. Here she will undergo her post-Antarctic and Interim surveys. For Commanding Officer, CD
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WATCH🎬 HMNZS Aotearoa has successfully completed its First of Class Flight Trials in collaboration with No. 6 Squadron to operate a Seasprite SH2-G(I) maritime helicopter from its flight deck. This achievement qualifies Aotearoa to use a Seasprite helicopter for operations and exercises. Every class of ship capable of embarking and operating a helicopter needs to conduct trials to ascertain Ship Helicopter Operating Limits (SHOLs) – the safe limitations for a specific helicopter type. Read more
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WATCH 360 || Join Captain Simon Rooke, Commanding Officer of HMNZS Aotearoa, as he takes you on a 360 degree tour of our new ship. #NZNavy #Force4NZ | Royal New Zealand Navy
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Royal New Zealand Navy: HMNZS Aotearoa in Antarctica
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WATCH🎬 Our Royal New Zealand Navy's ship, HMNZS Aotearoa, has sailed into Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor as a part of the New Zealand contingent participating in Exercise RIMPAC, or Rim of the Pacific. New Zealand is one of 26 nations participating in the exercise which focusses on maritime capability and demonstrating the full spectrum of military operations in the maritime environment. Learn more➡️ nzdf.mil.nz/news/nzdf-joins-rimpac-exercise-in-waters-around-hawaii 🎥 Seaman Leon Vonguyen #Force4NZ #N
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WATCH 🎬 HMNZS Aotearoa arrived back into Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland this morning, concluding her first successful deployment as part of a naval task group in South East Asia. The Commanding Officer of Aotearoa, Captain Simon Rooke, pays tribute to the ship and the ship’s company for a job well done. Kōkiritia (Onward). #NZNavy #Force4NZ | Royal New Zealand Navy
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WATCH🎬 Royal New Zealand Navy’s ship HMNZS Aotearoa set sail for Tonga last night, Tuesday 18 January and is bringing help. Commanding Officer of HMNZS Aotearoa, Captain Simon Griffiths, describes the role his ship will be performing in Tonga and the supplies they are carrying to the Kingdom of Tonga. For all our updates ➡️ nzdf.mil.nz/tonga-response #Force4NZ #NZNavy | NZ Defence Force
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Sailing through the ice 🧊 HMNZS Aotearoa is our purpose-built polar-class sustainment vessel. Commissioned in 2020, at 24,000 tonnes and 173 metres long Aotearoa is the largest ship the Royal New Zealand Navy has ever operated. While intended for global deployments, the ship is specially designed for polar operations. It is ice-strengthened to Polar Class 6, meaning it has a higher grade of steel plating to withstand cold temperatures, plus an extra thickness calculated to allow for abrasion ag
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Royal New Zealand Navy's Auxiliary Ship, Replenishment Oiler: HMNZS AOTEAROA (A11)
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We get by with a little help from our friends! Coast Guard Cutter Midgett and the New Zealand HMNZS Aotearoa crews conducted a refueling operation in the South China Sea recently. Thanks for the top off! See you next time! #CoastGuard #USCG #PacificArea @NZNavy @USCG | U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area
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Two years ago, the Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Aotearoa sailed into Philippine waters for the first time, on a mission of goodwill. Last Friday, she returned, carrying the same spirit of friendship and practical cooperation that continues to define our relationship. #CatherineMcIntosh #newzealand #DailyTribune | Daily Tribune
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New Zealand Defence Force: Tonga response - Reinforcements arrive
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Replenishing Aussies at Sea | Royal New Zealand Navy
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PT on deck 💪 Every day at 6am, the flight deck of HMNZS Aotearoa becomes a workout area for crew conducting EMAs (Early Morning Activities). On exercise at RIMPAC, the perfect Hawaiian sunrise provides a motivational backdrop to put in the mahi and earn a hearty breakfast. #NZNavy #Force4NZ #RIMPAC2024 | Royal New Zealand Navy
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Royal New Zealand Navy Fleet Tanker HMNZS Aotearoa Sails Into Auckland Harbor
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WATCH 🎬 Go behind the scenes of Royal New Zealand Navy's HMNZS Aotearoa's desalination plants with Will, a Leading Marine Technician. Find out how they are making fresh water for the people of Tonga. For all our updates ➡️ nzdf.mil.nz/tonga-response #Force4NZ #NZNavy | NZ Defence Force
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#WATCH: Showcasing the power of kapa haka aboard HMNZS Aotearoa during her visit in Manila, Philippines 🌿🖤 | New Zealand Embassy - Manila, Philippines
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WATCH 🎬 HMNZS Aotearoa’s Commanding Officer Captain Simon Griffiths gives an update on what the crew and ship have been doing since they arrived in Tonga yesterday. For all our updates ➡️ nzdf.mil.nz/tonga-response #NZNavy #Force4NZ | Royal New Zealand Navy
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