http://www.submarineinstitute.com/news-and-events/news.html News from the SIA and other general Submarine news en-us Perform Networks CMS contact@submarineinstitute.com contact@submarineinstitute.com http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-input-to-DWP13.html The SIA has submitted its views to the Defence White Paper team, via the public consultation process. Our submission argued that Australia's prosperity depends on its ability to trade and hence that the security of our distant Sea Lines of Communication is vital to us. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-input-to-DWP13.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Coles-Ph2.html The SIA today welcomed the release of British engineer John Coles' final report of his review of Australia's submarine sustainment capability. The review affirms the SIA's long-held position that through-life sustainment of the submarine capability is just as important as the early decision on the type of submarine to be procured. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Coles-Ph2.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Conf12.html Minister for Defence Materiel, Jason Clare, open the 6th Biennial Conference of the Submarine Institute of Australia on Wednesday 14 November with the most forceful Ministerial statement yet; delivering a speech that underlined his understanding of the strategic issues underpinning a submarine capability for Australia. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Conf12.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Budget.html The SIA has welcomed the Government's recent Budget decision to commit an additional $100m towards Collins class sustainment in 2012/13, as part of a total $709 million over the next four years. Thu, 10 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Budget.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/UDT-2012.html The SIA has announced that it is continuing its partnership with UDT for the 2012 UDT Conference to be held in Alicante, Spain 29-31 May. In recognition of this partnership, all SIA members will receive a 10% discount to the Conference. Thu, 10 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/UDT-2012.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/ASPI-Comment.html In a paper released yesterday the Australian Strategic Policy Institute urged the Government to get serious about its submarine capability if it hopes to be able to effectively defend the nation in the Asia-Pacific century. The findings of the ASPI - 'Mind the Gap Getting Serious About Submarines' paper are supported by the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA). Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/ASPI-Comment.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/AE2-ANZAC-2012.html The AE1 and the AE2 were the first generation of Australian submarines, and whilst the AE1 was lost without a trace in September 1914, the AE2 entered the Dardanelles hitting the surface at 2.30am on the first Anzac Day, 25 April 1915. That day AE2 accomplished what was considered an impossible feat of arms. This is her story. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/AE2-ANZAC-2012.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Launch-Secret-Fleets.html As part of many activities to celebrate the Centenary of Australian Submarines, the SIA will host an official book launch of the second edition of Secret Fleets: Fremantle's World War II Submarine Base. The event, set to take place at Western Australian Maritime Museum in Fremantle on 21st March 2012, will see guests welcomed by Author Lynne Cairns along with ... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Launch-Secret-Fleets.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Appointment-of-Executive-Director.html The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) has announced the appointment of its first Executive Director. Steve Davies will lead the activities of the not-for-profit body that aims to promote informed discussion on submarine matters. Davies, a former Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Commodore and Submarine Force commander, takes on the role as the SIA ramps up its "Centenary of Australian Submarines" program towards 2014, the centenary year, and as Government decides on the future shape of the Australian submarine capability. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Appointment-of-Executive-Director.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SM-Centenary-Launch.html Amidst public discussion on the future shape of the Australian submarine force, Senator the Honourable David Feeney, Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, together with the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) has today launched the “Centenary of Australian Submarines” celebrations at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney. The three-year program will culminate in 2014, the centenary year of the Australian submarine service... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SM-Centenary-Launch.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Coles-Review.html The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) welcomes the Coles Review as an important step in reforming the Collins Class sustainment environment. In addition SIA agrees there is a lack of public understanding of the strategic nature of the submarine capability and is delighted to be able to table its comprehensive plans to change this. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Coles-Review.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/MEMKO-joins-the-SIA.html MEMKO Pty Ltd, a world class supplier of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions announced today a new sponsorship association with the Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA), as a SME Diamond Sponsor. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/MEMKO-joins-the-SIA.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-addsSecret-Fleetsto-its-shop.html The SIA today announced that it had added a new title from the Western Australian Museum. Secret Fleets tells how the Port of Fremantle became host to over 170 Allied submarines from the navies of the United States, Britain and the Netherlands. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-addsSecret-Fleetsto-its-shop.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-SIGNS-MOU-WITH-ENGINEERS-AUSTRALIA.html The SIA and the Institution of Engineers, Australia (aka Engineers Australia or 'EA') have signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] for the inaugural SIA Conference on Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering in Adelaide in November. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-SIGNS-MOU-WITH-ENGINEERS-AUSTRALIA.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-Extends-its-Call-for-Papers.html The SIA today extended its Call for Papers until 30 June 2011 for its Technology Conference to be held in Adelaide 8-10 November 2011. You can download the Call for Papers by clicking more.... Fri, 06 May 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-Extends-its-Call-for-Papers.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/FAQ-FOR-THE-FUTURE-SUBMARINE.html 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. (Updated) Wed, 04 May 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/FAQ-FOR-THE-FUTURE-SUBMARINE.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/DCNS-JOINS-THE-SIA-AS-A-RUBY-SPONSOR.html 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. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/DCNS-JOINS-THE-SIA-AS-A-RUBY-SPONSOR.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/AVEVA-THE-LATEST-CORPORATE-SPONSOR.html 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. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/AVEVA-THE-LATEST-CORPORATE-SPONSOR.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-ELECTS-NEW-COMMITTEE.html 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. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-ELECTS-NEW-COMMITTEE.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/RAN-Seapower-Centre-releases-Semaphore-on-New-Submarines.html The RAN Seapower Centre has released a discussion paper on Australias Future Submarine Capability. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/RAN-Seapower-Centre-releases-Semaphore-on-New-Submarines.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/NUCLEAR-SUBMARINE-DEBATE-CONTINUES.html 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. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/NUCLEAR-SUBMARINE-DEBATE-CONTINUES.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/JACOBS-CONTINUES-ITS-SPONSORSHIP-OF-THE-SIA.html 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. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/JACOBS-CONTINUES-ITS-SPONSORSHIP-OF-THE-SIA.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Thales-reaffirms-its-support-for-the-SIA.html 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." Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Thales-reaffirms-its-support-for-the-SIA.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Obituary-LCDR-Max-Shean-DSO-and-bar-RANVR-Rtd.html 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. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Obituary-LCDR-Max-Shean-DSO-and-bar-RANVR-Rtd.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-establishes-Online-Shop.html 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. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-establishes-Online-Shop.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Weekend-Australian-Defence-Supplement-23-May-09.html An Article in the Weekend Australian 23 May 2009 by SIA President Peter Briggs Thu, 21 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Weekend-Australian-Defence-Supplement-23-May-09.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-joins-Facebook.html The SIA now has a presence on the social networking site Facebook. Visit the site by clicking here. Thu, 21 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-joins-Facebook.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Australian-Defence-White-Paper.html 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 Fri, 01 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Australian-Defence-White-Paper.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Government-announces-100increase-in-submarine-capability.html 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 Australias 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 Navys current submarine fleet. Go to this link to read more. click here to go to DWP Submarine release website Fri, 01 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Government-announces-100increase-in-submarine-capability.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/More-on-Submarine-Project-Management-Consultants-by-Paul-Barratt.html Paul Barratt blog on Australian Observer click here to go to website Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/More-on-Submarine-Project-Management-Consultants-by-Paul-Barratt.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Article-on-Submarine-Design-Competition.html A Paul Barratt Blog on click here to go to Paul Barratt blog Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Article-on-Submarine-Design-Competition.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Article-on-ASC-Chairman-letter-to-PM.html This is a blog by Paul Barrett on a letter written to the PM by the ASC Chairman Paul Barratt Blog Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Article-on-ASC-Chairman-letter-to-PM.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Greg-Combet-Speech-to-SIA-Dinner.html SIA Dinner Ministerial Speech Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Greg-Combet-Speech-to-SIA-Dinner.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Keeping-Our-Heads-Below-WaterASPI-Analysis-FSM-Policy.html ASPI FSM Analysis by Andrew Davie Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Keeping-Our-Heads-Below-WaterASPI-Analysis-FSM-Policy.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Australias-Strategic-Sting-Maximising-Our-FSM-Capability.html ADA \'Defender\' Magazine Spring 2007. Article by Peter Briggs Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Australias-Strategic-Sting-Maximising-Our-FSM-Capability.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/APSI-CALLS-FOR-MORE-INVESTMENTS-IN-SUBMARINES.html 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. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/APSI-CALLS-FOR-MORE-INVESTMENTS-IN-SUBMARINES.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-FEATURES-IN-THE-WEEKEND-AUSTRALIAN.html 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. Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-FEATURES-IN-THE-WEEKEND-AUSTRALIAN.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Lost-submarine-awaits-its-fate.html 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. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Lost-submarine-awaits-its-fate.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Lost-Hero-of-Gallipoli.html SIA member Michael White QC has written an account of AE2 in The Australian for publication on Friday 18 April 2008. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Lost-Hero-of-Gallipoli.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/MICHAEL-WHITES-ORIGINAL-ARTICLE.html Text of the original article as submitted by SIA member Michael White QC for publication in The Australian on 18.4.08. An excellent summary of the distant and recent history of AE2. date: 18/4/2008 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/MICHAEL-WHITES-ORIGINAL-ARTICLE.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/ABC-RADIO-INTERVIEW-ON-AE2-DOCUMENTARY-LAUNCH.html 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. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/ABC-RADIO-INTERVIEW-ON-AE2-DOCUMENTARY-LAUNCH.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Plenty-of-bang-from-a-dud.html Coverage of 'Steel, Spies and Spin' from ABC News plus several pages of comments - almost as interesting as the article! Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Plenty-of-bang-from-a-dud.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/ABC-RADIO-NATIONAL-INTERVIEW-WITH-KIM-BEAZLEY.html 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. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/ABC-RADIO-NATIONAL-INTERVIEW-WITH-KIM-BEAZLEY.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/NOISY-SUBS-ACTUALLY-QUIET-KILLERS-AUSTRALIAN-REVIEW.html A second review of 'Steel, Spies and Spin' in The Australian, this time by Patrick Walters. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/NOISY-SUBS-ACTUALLY-QUIET-KILLERS-AUSTRALIAN-REVIEW.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/BOOK-ON-COLLINS-CLASS-TO-BE-LAUNCHED.html 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. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/BOOK-ON-COLLINS-CLASS-TO-BE-LAUNCHED.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/COLLINS-BOOK-REVIEWED-BY-THE-AUSTRALIAN.html '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). Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/COLLINS-BOOK-REVIEWED-BY-THE-AUSTRALIAN.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/AE2-MAA-Report.html 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. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/AE2-MAA-Report.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/THE-AGE-BEWARE-THE-STING.html 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. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/THE-AGE-BEWARE-THE-STING.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SM2020-Australias-Strategic-Sting-Presentation.html Maximising Strategic Options in Constrained Strategic Circumstances: The Future Underwater Warfare Capability Australias Strategic Sting. Presentation delivered at the Seapower 2008 Conference Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SM2020-Australias-Strategic-Sting-Presentation.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SM2020-Australias-Strategic-Sting-Paper.html Maximising Strategic Options in Constrained Strategic Circumstances: The Future Underwater Warfare Capability Australias Strategic Sting. Paper delivered at the Seapower 2008 Conference. See next item for actual presentation. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SM2020-Australias-Strategic-Sting-Paper.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/OPERATION-SILENT-ANZAC-HEADS-TO-TURKEY.html 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. Sat, 01 Sep 2007 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/OPERATION-SILENT-ANZAC-HEADS-TO-TURKEY.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/INAUGURAL-PLATYPUS-ADDRESS-DELIVERED.html 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. Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/INAUGURAL-PLATYPUS-ADDRESS-DELIVERED.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/REMORAS-LONGEST-DIVE-FINALLY-AT-AN-END.html Department of Defence Media Mail List ------- 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. Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/REMORAS-LONGEST-DIVE-FINALLY-AT-AN-END.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-MEMBER-TIM-SMITH-IN-THE-NEWS-AGAIN.html An article in the Parramatta Sun about the September dive survey of AE2 caught the eye of ever-vigilant SIA Committee member Ian Salter. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-MEMBER-TIM-SMITH-IN-THE-NEWS-AGAIN.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/VISIT-REPORT-BY-AE2-PROJECT-MANAGER.html 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. Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/VISIT-REPORT-BY-AE2-PROJECT-MANAGER.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/STEEL-TOMB-ON-THE-OCEAN-FLOOR-THE-AUSTRALIAN-REPORTS-ON-AE1.html 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. Sat, 10 Mar 2007 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/STEEL-TOMB-ON-THE-OCEAN-FLOOR-THE-AUSTRALIAN-REPORTS-ON-AE1.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-MAKES-THE-NEWS-WITH-AE2-REHEARSAL-DIVE-SECOND-PAGE.html 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) Fri, 09 Mar 2007 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-MAKES-THE-NEWS-WITH-AE2-REHEARSAL-DIVE-SECOND-PAGE.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-MAKES-THE-NEWS-WITH-AE2-REHEARSAL-DIVE.html 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) Fri, 09 Mar 2007 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-MAKES-THE-NEWS-WITH-AE2-REHEARSAL-DIVE.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/AE1-HAVE-THEY-FOUND-HER.html 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. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/AE1-HAVE-THEY-FOUND-HER.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/PROJECT-AE2-MAKES-THE-NEWS-AGAIN.html Navy News, in its edition of 8 March 2007, featured a story on Project AE2 and the upcoming survey. Sun, 25 Feb 2007 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/PROJECT-AE2-MAKES-THE-NEWS-AGAIN.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/AE2-Commemorative-Foundation-hits-the-road-running.html 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. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/AE2-Commemorative-Foundation-hits-the-road-running.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/INAUGURAL-AWARD-FOR-ENGINEERING-EXCELLENCE.html 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. Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/INAUGURAL-AWARD-FOR-ENGINEERING-EXCELLENCE.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-RECORDS-28INCREASE-IN-MEMBERSHIP-OVER-12-MONTHS.html 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!! Sat, 01 Jul 2006 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-RECORDS-28INCREASE-IN-MEMBERSHIP-OVER-12-MONTHS.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-joins-UDT-Pacific-2006-as-Technical-Co-Sponsor.html 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 68 December 2006. As a result, members are offered a 10% discount on delegate fees. Register at the UDT Pacific 2006 website Mon, 24 Apr 2006 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-joins-UDT-Pacific-2006-as-Technical-Co-Sponsor.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-secures-funding-for-Project-AE2.html 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. Sat, 22 Apr 2006 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-secures-funding-for-Project-AE2.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-releases-brief-for-potential-AE2-sponsors.html 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. Sat, 22 Apr 2006 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-releases-brief-for-potential-AE2-sponsors.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-lodges-submission-to-Naval-Shipbuilding-Inquiry.html 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. Fri, 17 Feb 2006 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-lodges-submission-to-Naval-Shipbuilding-Inquiry.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-member-Chris-Skinner-wins-Maritime-Advancement-Award.html 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. Fri, 03 Feb 2006 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-member-Chris-Skinner-wins-Maritime-Advancement-Award.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-MEMBERSHIP.html 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. Tue, 06 Dec 2005 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-MEMBERSHIP.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-releases-AE2-Strategy-Issue-1.html 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. Thu, 20 Oct 2005 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-releases-AE2-Strategy-Issue-1.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Head-Capability-Development-Group-releases-Generals-speech-.html 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. Sun, 18 Sep 2005 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Head-Capability-Development-Group-releases-Generals-speech-.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Transcript-of-Four-Corners-story-on-nuclear-power.html The ABC has released the transcript of its story on Four Corners of Monday 22 August 2005. The transcript can be found at the URL: click here to see it Mon, 22 Aug 2005 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Transcript-of-Four-Corners-story-on-nuclear-power.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-welcomes-Thales-Underwater-Systems-as-corporate-sponsor.html 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." Tue, 16 Aug 2005 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-welcomes-Thales-Underwater-Systems-as-corporate-sponsor.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/ASC-releases-Hidden-Assets.html 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. Sun, 14 Aug 2005 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/ASC-releases-Hidden-Assets.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-releases-draft-Strategy-Paper.html 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. Thu, 04 Aug 2005 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-releases-draft-Strategy-Paper.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-releases-draft-AE2-Strategy.html 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. Wed, 03 Aug 2005 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-releases-draft-AE2-Strategy.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Minutes-of-Annual-General-Meetings-posted-on-website.html Minutes of all Annual General Meetings of the SIA (except for No 2) have now been posted in the Members' Area. Tue, 02 Aug 2005 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Minutes-of-Annual-General-Meetings-posted-on-website.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-to-co-host-tour-of-STIRLING-by-Society-for-Undersea-Technology.html 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). Sun, 31 Jul 2005 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-to-co-host-tour-of-STIRLING-by-Society-for-Undersea-Technology.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-President-releases-Strategy-Paper.html 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. Fri, 24 Jun 2005 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/SIA-President-releases-Strategy-Paper.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Terry-Roach-to-head-AE2-Taskforce.html 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. Thu, 23 Jun 2005 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Terry-Roach-to-head-AE2-Taskforce.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Date-set-for-Annual-General-Meeting.html 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). Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Date-set-for-Annual-General-Meeting.html http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Founding-President-of-SIA-pulls-the-plug.html 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. Tue, 21 Jun 2005 14:00:00 GMT http://www.submarineinstitute.com/Founding-President-of-SIA-pulls-the-plug.html