International Fleet Review

International Fleet Review

The International Fleet Review, a spectacular program of naval events celebrating the centenary of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet arrival in Sydney Harbour, will be staged in Sydney from 3-11 October 2013.

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Ray Griggs AO, CSC, said the International Fleet Review would be the nation’s most significant commemorative naval event in the past 100 years.

“We are delighted to welcome so many foreign navies and tall ships to Sydney for this exciting event and I thank the Federal and NSW Governments and the City of Sydney for their support. I am sure everyone involved will take away some fantastic memories of their involvement in this very important historic occasion,” Vice Admiral Griggs said.

The program will include: a tall ships parade; warships arrival from more than 15 countries; ceremonial fleet review; naval gun salutes; fixed wing and helicopter flypasts; aerial acrobatic displays; Sydney Harbour fireworks and light show; ships open to visitors; combined naval march through the streets of Sydney; military band concerts; Freedom of Entry parade in Parramatta; religious and memorial services; and sporting competitions. It is expected that more than 10,000 Naval personnel will be in Sydney for the Fleet Review.

The Royal Australian Navy will be represented by at least 17 ships and submarines from across the Navy.

International tall ships expected to participate include: Libertad (Argentina), Gloria (Columbia); Dewaruci (Indonesia); Bark Europa, Oosterschelde and Tecla (Netherlands); Spirit of New Zealand (New Zealand), and Lord Nelson (UK). Local tall ships include: Lady Nelson and Windeward Bound (Hobart); Enterprize (Melbourne); Coral Trekka and South Passage (Queensland); Bark Endeavour, James Craig, Soren Larsen, Southern Swan and Young Endeavour (Sydney).

For more information on this historic event, visit www.navy.gov.au/IFR

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