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| DCNS JOINS THE SIA AS A RUBY SPONSOR |
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| M Michel Accary, Executive Vice President of the French shipbuilding group, DCNS, today announced that DCNS would be elevating its sponsorship of the Submarine Institute of Australia to the Ruby level. In welcoming this news, SIA President Peter Horobin recognised the important relationship between DCNS and the SIA and said that "the support of our sponsors is vital if we are to continue to sell the message of the value of submarines in Australian defence to Government and the Australian public. As a returning sponsor, DCNS has made a useful contribution to the SIA's achievement of its objectives and we look forward to mutual success. |
| date: 15/7/2010 |
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| AVEVA THE LATEST CORPORATE SPONSOR |
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| The President of the SIA, Peter Horobin, today welcomed the news that Aveva had decided to sponsor the Submarine Institute of Australia at the Silver level. The SIA looks forward to a long and fruitful relationship with Aveva. |
| date: 23/6/2010 |
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| FAQ FOR THE FUTURE SUBMARINE |
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| The SIA today released a brochure which provides background information on the Institute and answers to some Frequently Asked Questions on Australia's Future Submarine Program. |
| date: 18/1/2010 |
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| SIA ELECTS NEW COMMITTEE |
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| At its AGM on 19 November, the SIA elected a new Committee. Acting President Peter Horobin was confirmed as President while the other contender for the position, Brent Clark, was elected as a Vice President. Simon Rusiti was elected as a VP while a new VP was also elected. Sean Costello, as VP Communications, will lead the development of a comprehensive and inclusive communications regime to help define the way in which the Institute engages its stakeholders. Click here to view all committee positions and, if necessary, make contact with the individuals. |
| date: 21/11/2009 |
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| RAN Seapower Centre releases Semaphore on New Submarines |
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| The RAN Seapower Centre has released a discussion paper on Australias Future Submarine Capability. |
| date: 2/11/2009 |
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| NUCLEAR SUBMARINE DEBATE CONTINUES |
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| An article by Geoffrey Barker in the Australian Financial Review of 17 Aug 09 contends that the Government shouldn't be dismissing the option of nuclear propulsion for the Future Submarine. |
| date: 18/8/2009 |
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| JACOBS CONTINUES ITS SPONSORSHIP OF THE SIA |
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| Mr Peter Hewitson, Managing Director for Jacobs Australia today announced that Jacobs would be continuing its Silver sponsorship of the Submarine Institute of Australia. In welcoming this news, SIA President Rear Admiral Peter Briggs recognised the important role played by Jacobs Australia in supporting Australian defence and said he "looked forward to mutual success in building towards our outcomes. |
| date: 16/7/2009 |
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| Thales reaffirms its support for the SIA |
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| Mr Chris Lloyd, Vice President Naval, Thales Australia, today announced that Thales would be continuing its Ruby sponsorship of the Submarine Institute of Australia. In welcoming this news, SIA President Rear Admiral Peter Briggs recognised the important and long-standing relationship between Thales Australia and the SIA and said that "the support of our sponsors is vital if we are to continue to sell the message of the value of submarines in Australian defence to Government and the Australian public. As our inaugural sponsor, Thales Australia has made an important contribution to the SIA's achievement of its objectives and for that we are very grateful." |
| date: 2/7/2009 |
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| Obituary - LCDR Max Shean DSO and bar, RANVR Rtd |
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| CAPT Tim Brown RAN has penned an obituary for Max Shean for publication in The Australian. Under its Centenary Project, the SIA recently produced a DVD capturing Max's oral history. The DVD is available from the Online Shop. |
| date: 26/6/2009 |
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| SIA establishes Online Shop |
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| The SIA today announced the establishment of an online shop where items such as Conference Proceedings, Books, DVDs and services can be bought. Visit the site by clicking here. |
| date: 25/6/2009 |
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| SIA joins Facebook |
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| The SIA now has a presence on the social networking site Facebook. Visit the site by clicking here. |
| date: 22/5/2009 |
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| Australian Defence White Paper |
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| The new Australian Government Defence White Paper was released on board HMAS STUART on Saturday 2nd May 09
Visit the Government DWP website
click here to go to dwp website |
| date: 2/5/2009 |
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| Government announces 100% increase in submarine capability |
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| A MORE POTENT AND CAPABLE SUBMARINE FLEET
The 2009 Defence White Paper sets out a new capability direction with a
significant focus on enhancing our maritime capabilities for the 21st century,
the Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP announced today.
In recognition of the importance of Australia’s maritime approaches and trade
routes to the security and prosperity of the nation, the Government has
decided to make a substantial investment to double the Navy’s current
submarine fleet.
Go to this link to read more.
click here to go to DWP Submarine release website |
| date: 2/5/2009 |
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| More on Submarine Project Management Consultants by Paul Barratt |
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| Paul Barratt blog on Australian Observer
click here to go to website |
| date: 1/5/2009 |
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| Article on ASC Chairman letter to PM |
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| This is a blog by Paul Barrett on a letter written to the PM by the ASC Chairman Paul Barratt Blog |
| date: 22/4/2009 |
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| Keeping Our Heads Below Water. ASPI Analysis - FSM Policy |
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| ASPI FSM Analysis by Andrew Davies |
| date: 17/7/2008 |
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| Australia's Strategic Sting- Maximising Our FSM Capability |
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| ADA \'Defender\' Magazine Spring 2007. Article by Peter Briggs |
| date: 17/7/2008 |
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| APSI CALLS FOR MORE INVESTMENTS IN SUBMARINES |
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| Director of Operations for the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, Dr Andrew Davies (Speaker at the SIA Conference in November 2008) has called for more investment in submarines and special forces as Australia looks to its future structure - supporting the position adopted by the SIA. Articles from The Australian and ABC News reporting this area attached. |
| date: 4/7/2008 |
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| SIA FEATURES IN THE WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN |
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| With thanks to new SIA member, Tom Phillips, attached article by SIA President Peter Briggs in the Defence Supplement of The Weekend Australian puts in plain and simple terms the need for submarines. |
| date: 9/6/2008 |
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| Lost submarine awaits its fate |
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| An article in The Australian has reported that the preferred option from the Istanbul workshop is to leave the wreck in situ, mark its position, position protective anodes near the wreck and install an intruder monitoring system. |
| date: 28/4/2008 |
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| ABC RADIO INTERVIEW ON AE2 DOCUMENTARY LAUNCH |
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| ABC 666 Breakfast host, Ross Solly, interviews SIA Treasurer Frank Owen on the pre-release launch of the AE2 documentary 'Gallipoli Submarine' to be broadcast nationally on ABC1 at 8.30pm Thursday 24 April 2008. |
| date: 10/4/2008 |
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| SIA RELEASES NEWSLETTER |
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| The latest SIA newsletter has been released and is available for download here. In this issue: Reports on SIA projects including success in the Dive expedition on AE2. An outline programme for the upcoming SIA Conference (November 2008) is also included. |
| date: 9/4/2008 |
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| Plenty of bang from a dud |
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| Coverage of 'Steel, Spies and Spin' from ABC News plus several pages of comments - almost as interesting as the article! |
| date: 8/4/2008 |
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| ABC RADIO NATIONAL INTERVIEW WITH KIM BEAZLEY |
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| They're now known as the most lethal conventional submarines in the world, but not so long ago, they were 'Beazley's Blunder' and the 'Dud subs'. Australia's largest, most expensive and controversial military project, cost $6 billion. In 2003, the 20 year project delivered Australia six Collins class submarines. Later today, a remarkable 'warts and all' official history of the project, The Collins Class Submarine Story: Steel, Spies and Spin, will be launched in Sydney by Kim Beazley. Fran Kelly interviews Kim Beazley, professorial fellow in political science and international relations at the University of Western Australia. Former Labor leader and Defence Minister. |
| date: 8/4/2008 |
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| COLLINS BOOK REVIEWED BY THE AUSTRALIAN |
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| 'The Collins Class Submarine Story - Steel, Spies and Spin' has been reviewed by Cameron Stewart in the Literary Review published in The Australian on 2 April 2008. An electronic copy could not be obtained so the article has been scanned (print in A3 if you can). |
| date: 2/4/2008 |
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| AE2 MAA Report |
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| The AE2CF has released its Maritime Archeological Assessment which was developed after the Sep. 07 expedition. The report will be considered at the workshop to be held in Istanbul in April 2008. Full details in the attached file. |
| date: 20/3/2008 |
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| BOOK ON COLLINS CLASS TO BE LAUNCHED |
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| The President of the SIA, Rear Admiral Peter Briggs AO, CSC RAN Rtd today announced that the Collins class story "Steel, Spies and Spin" will be launched at the Australian National Maritime Museum at midday on Tuesday 8 April 2008 by the Hon Kim Beazley. Please see the attached invitation for details. |
| date: 18/3/2008 |
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| THE AGE - BEWARE THE STING |
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| An article in The Age on 19 Feb 08 quotes SIA member Allan Behm who has urged lateral thinking to deal with the unique problem of how to defend 20% of the world's surface -
including the Exclusive Economic Zone in the surrounding oceans - with just 0.3% of its population. The article is attached. |
| date: 21/2/2008 |
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| SM2020 - Australia's Strategic Sting (Presentation) |
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| Maximising Strategic Options in Constrained Strategic Circumstances: The Future Underwater Warfare Capability Australia’s Strategic Sting. Presentation delivered at the Seapower 2008 Conference |
| date: 30/1/2008 |
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| SM2020 - Australia's Strategic Sting (Paper) |
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| Maximising Strategic Options in Constrained Strategic Circumstances: The Future Underwater Warfare Capability Australia’s Strategic Sting. Paper delivered at the Seapower 2008 Conference. See next item for actual presentation. |
| date: 30/1/2008 |
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| OPERATION SILENT ANZAC HEADS TO TURKEY |
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| Operation SILENT ANZAC kicks off this weekend with the Director Operations (Terry Roach) and Chairman (Peter Briggs) arriving in Istanbul. The Main Party leaves Sydney on Monday 3 September, arriving in Istanbul on Tuesday 4th.
The SIA wishes them all good luck and calm weather as they undertake only the second dive on this important part of Australia's naval history.
For news and information about this important activity, visit Expedition Turkey 2007. It is planned to use this webpage as the place for news and images of the expedition as it proceeds. |
| date: 2/9/2007 |
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| INAUGURAL PLATYPUS ADDRESS DELIVERED |
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| The old site of HMAS Platypus in Sydney Harbour was handed over in 2005 to the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, who will manage the conservation of its heritage for the general public as they are also doing for seven other former Defence sites around Sydney Harbour.
On 18 August 2007, the fortieth anniversary of the commissioning of HMAS PLATYPUS and the arrival of the HMAS OXLEY to form the Australian Submarine Squadron, Vice Admiral Ian MacDougall AC AFSM RAN (rtd) spoke of the history of Australian submarines at the base and brought back memories for the assembled representatives of government and the Trust, members of Submarines Association Australia and other members of the submarine community and Australian Naval Cadets.
Admiral MacDougall's speech has been entitled the 'Platypus Address', intended to be delivered each year by eminent submariners invited from Australia and overseas, to commemorate the commissioning of HMAS Platypus to support the modern Australian submarine squadron. This inaugural address is reproduced here by kind permission. |
| date: 26/8/2007 |
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| REMORA'S LONGEST DIVE FINALLY AT AN END |
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CPA 109/07
Tuesday, 24 April 2007
SUBMARINE ESCAPE AND RESCUE SERVICE - RECOVERY OF RESCUE VESSEL REMORA
Defence has today successfully recovered the Australian Submarine Rescue Vehicle ?Remora? which was resting on the sea bed in 140 metres of water off the coast of Western Australia.
The Remora recovery was conducted by United States Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving, the US Navy organisation that recovered the ADF Blackhawk off Fiji in February 2007.
Remora was lost on 5 December 2006 when its launch and recovery system failed during preparations for Exercise Black Carillon 06, a RAN submarine rescue exercise conducted in the Western Australian Exercise Area.
The Remora is at HMAS STIRLING and will be shipped to the Original Equipment Manufacturer in Canada for an extensive six to eight month overhaul. |
| date: 25/4/2007 |
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| SIA MEMBER TIM SMITH IN THE NEWS AGAIN |
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| An article in the Parramatta Sun about the September dive survey of AE2 caught the eye of ever-vigilant SIA Committee member Ian Salter. |
| date: 24/4/2007 |
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| PROJECT AE2 MAKES THE NEWS AGAIN |
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| Navy News, in its edition of 8 March 2007, featured a story on Project AE2 and the upcoming survey. |
| date: 26/3/2007 |
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| VISIT REPORT BY AE2 PROJECT MANAGER |
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| A comprehensive report on the recent visit to Turkey by Ken Greig as part of preparations for the Maritime Archaeological Survey to be conducted in September 07 has been placed on the members' site. Login to download and read this report. |
| date: 15/3/2007 |
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| STEEL TOMB ON THE OCEAN FLOOR - THE AUSTRALIAN REPORTS ON AE1 |
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| Kevin Meade of the The Australian has reported on progress being made by the AE1 Project headed up by newly-joined SIA member, John Foster. |
| date: 11/3/2007 |
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| SIA MAKES THE NEWS WITH AE2 REHEARSAL DIVE (SECOND PAGE) |
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| The SIA made the news earlier this month with a two page spread in Melbourne's Herald-Sun. The story was all about Project AE2 and the Mission Rehearsal and Training Exercise held off Queenscliff outside Port Phillip 4-7 March. Here is the second page, the first was in a separate news item. (PDF 432 KB) |
| date: 10/3/2007 |
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| SIA MAKES THE NEWS WITH AE2 REHEARSAL DIVE |
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| The SIA made the news earlier this month with a two page spread in Melbourne's Herald-Sun. The story was all about Project AE2 and the Mission Rehearsal and Training Exercise held off Queenscliff outside Port Phillip 4-7 March. Here is the first page, the second will have to be in a separate news item. (PDF 116 KB) |
| date: 10/3/2007 |
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| AE1 - HAVE THEY FOUND HER? |
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| The RAN recently supported a project which has been set up to locate the Australian submarine HMAS AE1 and discover the cause of her disappearance in 1914 off Rabaul, New Britain. The attached survey report from Commander John Foster RAN Rtd to the Chief of Navy gives some insight into the successes and challenges of this project. Although not a formal part of the SIA, this project is of keen interest to us. |
| date: 10/3/2007 |
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| AE2 DIVE TEAM CONDUCTS SUCCESSFUL REHEARSAL |
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| The Dive Team assembled in readiness for the September 07 Marine Archaeologocal survey of AE2 has conducted a most successful rehearsal in waters off Port Phillip Bay, practising their skills by diving on the scuttled J-class submarine J5. |
| date: 1/3/2007 |
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| AE2 Commemorative Foundation hits the road running |
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| The newly formed AE2 Commemorative Foundation Ltd held its inaugural Board Meeting on 23 January, followed shortly after by a most successful rehearsal dive on ex-HMAS J5 off Queenscliff, Victoria. Members can download minutes and an updated strategy from the Members Area. |
| date: 10/2/2007 |
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| INAUGURAL AWARD FOR ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE |
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| Last week, the Submarine Force Element Group held its Annual Forum at which our President, RADM Peter Briggs, gave an update of the SIA's activities and made the inaugural presentation of the SIA Award for Engineering Excellence to Lieutenant Craig Johnstone RAN of HMAS RANKIN.
This award, sponsored by MacTaggart Scott and Company Limited, is made to the submarine Engineer Officer judged by the SMFEG commander to have displayed outstanding leadership and engineering excellence whilst serving as the Head of Department in a seagoing submarine. A drawing of the medal is attached.
In recognition of its long and enduring relationship with RAN submarines (dating back from the 'J' boats of the 1920's to today's Collins class), MacTaggart Scott has entered into a ten year agreement with the SIA to be recognised as the sponsor of this important award.
The SIA congratulates Lieutenant Johnstone on his outstanding performance and thanks MacTaggart Scott for its sponsorship of this fine award. An Honour Board is being constructed and will be mounted in a suitable position in the New Year with Lieutenant Johnstone's name at the top of the list. |
| date: 19/12/2006 |
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| SIA RECORDS 28% INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP OVER 12 MONTHS |
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| By any measure, the SIA has had a successful year but perhaps the most telling is reflected in our membership. We now have 138 members, a 28% increase over our numbers of 12 months ago. Since December, we have welcomed the following into the 'fold': Mark Taylor; Marcos Alfonso; Richard Taylor; Chris Williams; Phil Rokic; Richard Drain; Peter Graham; David Campbell; Tony Smith; Neil Warner; Becca Saunders; Paul Garske; Jeffery Hughes; Samir Alhafith; Francois de Saint Victor; Michel Accary and John Smith-Weston.
WELCOME ABOARD!! |
| date: 2/7/2006 |
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| SIA joins UDT Pacific 2006 as Technical Co-Sponsor |
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| The SIA has agreed to become a Technical Co-Sponsor for UDT Pacific 2006 which will take place at the Marriot Hotel and Marina, San Diego, USA from the 6–8 December 2006. As a result, members are offered a 10% discount on delegate fees.
Register at the UDT Pacific 2006 website |
| date: 25/4/2006 |
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| SIA secures funding for Project AE2 |
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| The SIA has been successful in its bid for funding from the Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Heritage which has awarded it a contract for $25,000 to develop a Feasibility Study into the preservation aspects of HMAS AE2. The grant will cover development of promotional material, travel to Turkey (first visit is this Anzac Day) on two occasions, travel within Australia to attend Inter-Departmental Working Group meetings and production of promotional material. A copy of the brochure developed for this brochure can be downloaded here. |
| date: 23/4/2006 |
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| SIA releases brief for potential AE2 sponsors |
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| The SIA today released its brief for potential sponsors and capability partners for its Project AE2. This project has, as its prime objective, the aim of ensuring that AE2s contribution to the Anzac legend is recognised by the time of the centenary of the Gallipoli landings in 2015. Members can download the brief here. In due course, the brief and brochure will be available on the AE2 page on the SIA website. |
| date: 23/4/2006 |
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| SIA lodges submission to Naval Shipbuilding Inquiry |
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| The SIA today lodged its submission to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence & Trade into the capacity of naval shipbuiding in Australia. An abstract of the submission is attached with the complete submission available in the Members Area. |
| date: 18/2/2006 |
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| Raytheon comes aboard as Ruby Sponsor |
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| Mr Ron Fisher, Managing Director of Raytheon Australia Pty Ltd, today announced that Raytheon Australia Integrated Systems - Naval would act as a Ruby level sponsor of the Submarine Institute of Australia. In welcoming this news, SIA President RADM Peter Briggs AO CSC RAN Rtd recognised the key role played by Raytheon in Australia's submarine industry and said he "looked forward to mutual success in building towards our outcomes." |
| date: 7/2/2006 |
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| SIA member Chris Skinner wins Maritime Advancement Award |
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| A former Naval electrical engineering officer is the winner of the inaugural Maritime Advancement Award, sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton in conjunction with the Centre for Maritime Policy at the University of Wollongong.
During the closing ceremony of the Sea Power 2006 Conference yesterday, President of the Australian Naval Institute Commodore James Goldrick presented the award to Mr Christopher Skinner, who had a distinguished career in the RAN from 1959 to 1989, including service in Vietnam aboard HMAS Hobart.
For his outstanding analysis of the costs and benefits to Australia of the Collins Class submarine project, Mr Skinner has been awarded a two-year research or development grant worth $12,000.
Mr Skinner's project was conceived as a means to deliver the next generation of conventional submarines to follow the successful Oberon Class as they were retired, and to embody the best of sensors, weapons and their control systems, propulsion and platform systems for the Collins Class submarines.
The Maritime Advancement Award goes to the most promising research or development proposal from anyone working in the field of maritime endeavour including science, maritime law and policy, defence, commerce, shipbuilding or maritime industry.
The judges agreed that Mr Skinner's project would bring new understanding of the impact of the submarine project upon the Australian economy and highlight key lessons about the significance of such activities for national development as well as for the future. |
| date: 4/2/2006 |
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| Lockheed Martin Australia to support SIA at C.E.W. Bean Dinner |
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| The SIA today welcomed the generous support of Lockheed Martin Australia at the C.E.W. Bean Annual Dinner at the Australian War Memorial on Thursday 8 December 2005 at which the Prime Minister of Turkey will be Guest of Honour. The SIA's involvement in the dinner follows the successful visit to Istanbul and Ankara by VP AE2, CDRE Terry Roach AM RAN Rtd, where the first steps were taken towards establishing a formal relationship between the SIA and the Turkish Institute of Nautical Archaeology. The SIA views its relationship with TINA as crucial in implementing its strategy to ensure that submarine AE2's role in the Gallipoli Campaign is appropriately recognised by the time of the Anzac Centenary in 2015. Lockheed Martin Australia is an important supplier to the Australian Defence Force. |
| date: 7/12/2005 |
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| SIA MEMBERSHIP |
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| The SIA now has a membership base of over 100 and welcomes the following members who have recently joined: Robert Beveridge, Bernie Clark, Alan Donovan, Paddy Hodgman, Robin Madders, Noel Robinson, Ashley Spurling and Simon Woolrych. |
| date: 7/12/2005 |
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| SIA releases AE2 Strategy Issue 1 |
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| The SIA today released Issue 1 of its strategy for ensuring submarine AE2's place in history is duly recognised. The document can be downloaded here or, in due, course, on the revamped Submarine AE2 page. |
| date: 21/10/2005 |
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| Think Tank 2005 Slides and Summary released. |
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| The SIA today released the slides used during Think Tank 2005. These can be downloaded from the Members' Area. In announcing the release, former SIA President Mike Deeks said "The attached file is a combination of the presentation used to set the scene for the 2005 Think Tank plus outcomes and summaries from the syndicates and Team Leader.
The Think Tank was brought together in order to reinvigorate the SIA's role in encouraging public debate on the next generation submarine. It also allowed members the opportunity to educate themselves on the issues in order to improve their ability to engage other interested parties.
It set itself the goal of identifying a series of questions that could be asked, which would lead to a considered response of a need for a follow on submarine to the Collins Class.
After considering the environment in which future submarines may operate with a 'scene setting' presentation from Allan Behm, we heard from LtGen Hurley about the likely DCP timescale for the next generation submarines, the acquisition process and potential pitfalls of which we should be aware.
Discussion was stimulated by Syndicates considering a series of issues in a two stage approach.
I commend the Think Tank participants for their contributions and members are encouraged to draw on the file and the mindmaps when spreading the word about SM 2020." |
| date: 2/10/2005 |
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| Head Capability Development Group releases General's speech. |
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| The text of the Opening Speech to the SIA Think Tank delivered by Lt General David Hurley has been released and is available for download in the Members Area. |
| date: 19/9/2005 |
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| Menu released (from captivity) |
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| The SIA today released the menu for its Annual Dinner to be held at University House, Canberra on Thursday 1 September. In announcing the event, SIA Treasurer Frank Owen said that this represents the high point of the week for some people. He also advised that rig for the event is coat and tie. |
| date: 25/8/2005 |
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| DMS to sponsor SIA Annual Dinner |
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| Mr Neil Wallace, General Manager Defence Maritime Services Pty Ltd, today announced that DMS would continue its long-standing support of the SIA with sponsorship of the Annual Dinner. The Dinner, which will be held in Canberra on Thursday 1 September, will draw from a wide range of key decision makers in defence and industry. SIA President, Mike Deeks, welcomed the announcement as confirmation of industry's continuing support for the Institute's objectives. |
| date: 23/8/2005 |
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| Accommodation at University House for AGM |
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| Members visiting Canberra for the Think Tank/AGM may wish to consider accommodation at University House. We were unable to elicit sufficient numbers to make our own group booking but members may wish to contact University House direct on 02 6125 5211. |
| date: 22/8/2005 |
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| Updated flyer for Think Tank/AGM/Annual Dinner |
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| The SIA today updated the flyer for the 2005 Think Tank, AGM and Annual Dinner. The Dinner will feature a "State of the Union" address by CDRE Rick Shalders CSC RAN (S/M FEG Commander) with the Keynote Address by Dr Ron Cameron (Chief of Operations for the Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation). |
| date: 19/8/2005 |
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| SIA recognises PNV as Ruby Sponsor |
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| Mike Deeks, President of the SIA, today recognised the support provided to the Institute by Pacific Noise & Vibration Pty Ltd. "Without PNV's efforts, this Institute would not be where it is today" he said in announcing the establishment of PNV as a Ruby Sponsor. Details of PNV can be found on its website http://www.pnv.com.au |
| date: 19/8/2005 |
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| SIA welcomes Thales Underwater Systems as corporate sponsor |
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| Mr Ian Irving, Managing Director Thales Underwater Systems Pty Ltd, today announced that TUS would act as a Ruby level sponsor of the Submarine Institute of Australia. In welcoming this news, SIA President CDRE Mike Deeks CSC RAN Rtd recognised the valuable part played by TUS in Australia's submarine industry and said he "looked forward to mutual success in building towards our outcomes." |
| date: 17/8/2005 |
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| ASC to support Think Tank |
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| SIA President, CDRE Michael Deeks, CSC RAN Rtd, today welcomed the news that ASC Pty Ltd would act as Gold Sponsor for the SIA Think Tank on SM 2020 to be held at Union House in Canberra on Thursday 1 September 2005. The Think Tank will explore issues surrounding the next generation underwater warfare capability to succeed the Collins class submarines. |
| date: 17/8/2005 |
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| Arrangements announced for 2005 AGM |
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| The Secretary of the SIA (Mr Brian Clarke) today announced that the Annual General Meeting of the SIA for 2005 would be held from 1530 on Thursday 1 September 2005 at University House, Australian National University, Balmain Cres, Acton, ACT. Full details are available from the Think Tank & AGM 2005 link. |
| date: 16/8/2005 |
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| Electronic proxy form released for AGM |
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| Members of the SIA can now assign proxy votes using a form that can be completed on the computer. Just click on the fields, enter the details and tab between fields. Print the completed form and sign it before faxing it to the SIA on 02 6162 4341 |
| date: 16/8/2005 |
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| ASC releases "Hidden Assets" |
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| ASC Pty Ltd (sponsor for the 2005 Think Tank) has released an interesting brochure "Hidden Assets" that provides some useful background information on submarines both historically and within Australia and discusses what tomorrow's submarine might look like. It is posted here with ASC's permission. |
| date: 15/8/2005 |
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| SIA releases draft Strategy Paper |
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| The President of the SIA, Mike Deeks, has released a draft form of the Strategy paper guiding the Institute in its activities over the next few years. The paper can be downloaded from this page (above) and Mike would welcome comments. Contact him via the link on the "Committee" page. |
| date: 5/8/2005 |
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| SIA releases draft AE2 Strategy |
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| The SIA today released its strategy for the preservation of submarine AE2 and for ensuring recognition of its place in the Dardanelles Campaign before the Anzac Centary in 2015. |
| date: 4/8/2005 |
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| Minutes of Annual General Meetings posted on website |
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| Minutes of all Annual General Meetings of the SIA (except for No 2) have now been posted in the Members' Area. |
| date: 3/8/2005 |
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| SIA to co-host tour of STIRLING by Society for Undersea Technology |
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| On 2nd September the SIA is co-hosting (with CANSG) the Society for Undersea Technology (SUT) at HMAS Stirling. The event will include a brief on HMAS Stirling by CANSG (CDRE Rick Shalders RAN), tours of submarines and then smally eats and drinks in the Wardroom. Complete by 1900. The SUT is a group formed by the oil and gas offshore exploration community about 40 years ago in Aberdeen. The WA chapter of the SUT is relatively new (about 18 months old) and has a lot in common with the SIA. Mike says it will be a good opportunity to network with influential people in this industry sector and spread the good word of the Australian submarine arm. Those interested in attending are requested to contact Mike (use the Committee link). |
| date: 1/8/2005 |
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| Welcome new SIA members |
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| The SIA is growing and now has over 100 members. Welcome to the following members who have joined in the last few months:
John Dikkenberg, Ken Greig, Peter Hatcher, Greg Hollis, Clive King, Paul Meakin, Glen Miles, John Ritter, Noel Robinson, Simon Rusiti, Lynne Salmon, Peter Scott, Chris Skinner, Greg Stuart, Jock Thornton, Geoff Wadley, Peter Wickham, Hans Wicklander, Norm Williams.
We hope you can put as much into YOUR institute as you can gain from it. |
| date: 31/7/2005 |
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| SIA President releases Strategy Paper |
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| The President of the SIA, Mike Deeks, has released a draft form of the Strategy paper guiding the Institute in its activities over the next few years.
The paper can be downloaded from the Members' Section and Mike would welcome comments. Contact him via the link on the "Committee" page. |
| date: 25/6/2005 |
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| Terry Roach to head AE2 Taskforce |
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| The SIA welcomes the appointment of Terry Roach to the task of coordinating the SIA's position on preservation of AE2. The Institute's strategy paper on AE2 can be downloaded from within the Members' Section.
Any member interested in assisting Terry in this important activity should contact him using the link on the "Committee" page. |
| date: 24/6/2005 |
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| Date set for Annual General Meeting |
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| The Annual General Meeting for 2005 will be held at University House, ANU, Canberra ACT from 1530 on Thursday 1 September 2005. Formal announcement and call for agenda items will be made soon. The AGM will be preceded by a Think Tank from 0900 focussed on SM 2020 featuring LGEN David Hurley and the Annual Dinner will be addressed by the Hon Brendan Nelson MP (Federal Minister for Science) and Dr Ron Cameron (Chief Operating Officer Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation). |
| date: 23/6/2005 |
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| Founding President of SIA pulls the plug |
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| Peter Horobin, founder of the Submarine Institute of Australia, has found it necessary to resign his position on the Committee following his move to Aberdeen. The SIA wishes him well in his new role as "SIA Ambassador to the Court of St Andrew"!
The Committee has appointed Terry Roach to fill the vacancy left by the resignations of Peter as well as that of Stuart Weylandsmith. Terry takes carriage of the issues surrounding AE2. |
| date: 22/6/2005 |
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