HMAS Yarra in action.

Bao Moi News has just reported on the current goodwill visit by Australian naval ships, HMAS Yarra nd HMAS Huon – which includes tomorrow’s all important match against the Vietnam Swans at RMIT University, D7, Saigon. An extract is reproduced below.

(CPV) – Australian Navy warships, HMAS HUON and HMAS YARRA, are visiting Ho Chi Minh city from October 10-14 as part of a high profile goodwill visit for both ships. The visit is expected to strengthen the relationship between the two navies as well as to enhance the nation to nation ties.

The coastal mine hunters HMAS HUON and HMAS YARRA have a total of 50 officers and sailors aboard each vessel. The crew will meet with senior officers and sailors from the Vietnamese People’s Navy (VPN) to engage in a range of goodwill activities and to conduct a professional exchange on mine hunting techniques.

HMAS HUON is commanded by Lieutenant Commander John Relyea, Royal Australian Navy (RAN), while HMAS YARRA is commanded by Lieutenant Commander Bradley Vizard, RAN.

They will also participate in a friendly sporting activity with cadets at the Naval Technical College and play Australian Rules Football against the Vietnam Swans at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Ho Chi Minh City Campus. While in Ho Chi Minh City, the crew intend to conduct charity work as well as taking advantage of the opportunity to explore Vietnam’s rich culture and to meet the people of Vietnam.

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