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N AV Y N E W S THE FLEETS IN PORT It is not often we see the naval base so full, this is how it looked on October 16, when most of the fleet had just returned from overseas. STEALTH FRIGATE The first naval vessel incorporating ���stealth��� technologies, RRS Stalwart, arrived in Wellington at the beginning of October, before heading to Auckland where she was welcomed at the city���s Devonport naval base in torrential rain and blasting stormforce winds. RRS Stalwart (Pennant No.72/3200tonnes) is one of six Formidable-class multi-role stealth frigates from 185 Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Navy. RRS Stalwart���s visit to New Zealand coincided with that of Singapore���s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who was on the first leg of his official visit to both NZ and Australia. While in NZ waters, RSS Stalwart took part in Singapore/NZ bilateral exercise named Lion Zeal aiming to enhance the inter-operability and professionalism of both navies. The exercise involved RSS Stalwart, the RNZN Anzac frigate HMNZS Te Kaha and the RNZN���s fleet tanker HMNZS Endeavour and included anti-air exercise and live firing at a towed aerial target as well as conventional operations. Studies at the Australian Defence College Canberra, where he earned his MA in Strategic Studies. In 1995, he became an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queen���s Birthday Honours List. He was appointed Chief of Staff at Headquarters Joint Forces New Zealand in January 2003 and on promotion to Commodore in April 2004 was appointed as Maritime Component Commander. In January 2006, he was appointed Deputy Chief of Navy. He took up the position as Commander Joint Forces New Zealand in May 2006 and was promoted to Rear Admiral. In February 2008, he was appointed Vice Chief of Defence Force, a position he has held for the past four years. Chief of Defence, Lieutenant General Rhys Jones has also honoured the outgoing navy chief: ���I would like to thank Rear Admiral Parr for his service as Chief of Navy. During his time he has overseen the successful introduction of the Protector fleet ��� a major enhancement of Navy capability. This capability has proved invaluable with Navy providing a significant level of support during the Christchurch earthquakes and the grounding of the MS Rena.��� NEW NAVY CHIEF The Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman announced today that current Vice Chief of Defence Force, Rear Admiral Jack Steer will be the new Chief of Navy, taking up his new appointment on December 1, when he replaces the current Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Tony Parr. RA Steer has worked across the Defence Force as well as in key positions in the Navy. Rear Admiral Jack Steer His strong leadership skills, and his wealth of experience, knowledge and expertise are the key reasons for his selection for this role. RA Jack Steer was born in Christchurch and joined the Royal New Zealand Navy on January 3, 1973 as a midshipman specialising as a seaman officer. He has held numerous roles during his career including Commander of the HMNZS Wellington, which successfully contributed to the Multinational Interception Force operations in the Arabian Gulf, enforcing UN sanctions against Iraq. He has also completed a number of training courses and in 2002 undertook the Defence and Strategic Studies course at Centre for Defence and Strategic 70 Professional Skipper January/February 2013 KOREAN SHIPS ON GOODWILL VISIT Two ships of the Republic of South Korea Navy arrived in Auckland on November 21, for a three day goodwill port visit to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and New Zealand. The 5520 tonne destroyer ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-Shin (DDH975) and the fuel supply ship ROKS Dae Cheong (AOE57) berthed alongside each other at Queens Wharf receiving a warm welcome from Korean Consul-General to New Zealand, Yilho Park, and members of the local Korean community. Joining them quayside were a number of New Zealand���s Korean War veterans. While in port, many of the 620 Korean navy personnel were involved in events honouring the 31 New Zealanders who gave their lives in the conflict with North Korea. The two ships of the 2012 Cruise Training Task Group were open to the public during their stay.