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Navy’s historic visit to Bangladesh

30 January 2014

 Leading Seaman Joshua Hobbs gives a kangaroo keyring to a Bangladesh boy who was on the wharf to welcome HMAS Childers to Chittagong, in Bangladesh

Crew members of HMAS Childers gather around a Royal Australian Air Force Force plaque at the Chittagong War Cemetery, during the boats port visit to Bangladesh.

Officers salute as the National Anthems are played for Australia and Bangladesh by the Bangladesh Navy Band at the official welcoming of HMAS Childers to Bangladesh.

Greenies united, Petty Officer Tapan from the Bangladesh Navy and Leading Seaman Joshua Hobbs meet at the official welcoming ceremony as HMAS Childers comes alongside Chittagong in Bangladesh.

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The Royal Australian Navy has made its first visit to Bangladesh in decades with the arrival of Armidale Class Patrol Boat HMAS Childers at Chittagong on 27 January.

The visit provided an opportunity to increase understanding in how each navy operates.

While in Chittagong from 27–31 January, the crew of HMAS Childers will conduct both professional cultural exchange activities and visit local sites of significance ashore.

HMAS Childers is en route to the Indian Navy-hosted activity Milan 2014 to be held in the Andaman Islands from 3–10 February 2014 and the International Maritime Seminar on Maritime Cooperation for Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Operations.

During the transit to and from India, HMAS Childers is also conducting logistical and respite port visits in addition to Burmaand Singapore.

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