NUSHIP Canberra sails into Sydney
Channel: Royal Australian Navy
Date: 11/04/2014

NUSHIP Canberra made history last month when she sailed into Sydney Harbour for the first time.
 
The first of two Landing Helicopter Dock ships being built for the Navy, Canberra's visit to Sydney was part of the contractor sea trials and testing program. This program proves systems and equipment prior to the ship being delivered to Defence.
  
The ship conducted a planned commercial docking in Sydney for a hull clean and final paint. As Canberra docked down, her size and scale was readily apparent.
 
The Sydney-based ship's company took the opportunity to conduct important familiarisation and induction training while the ship was in her future homeport. The ship's four Duty Watch teams carried out security and damage control training in preparation for taking responsibility for the ship.
 
Canberra has now departed Sydney to continue contractor sea trials. These trials will include a set of propulsion, speed and endurance trials on the way back to Melbourne.
 
Canberra is returning to Williamstown to prepare for the final phase of Contractor sea trials involving communications and combat systems.