Fleet Base East Open Day 2024
Providing an excellent opportunity to see some of the Royal Australian Navy’s ships up close, Fleet Base East Open Day 2024 was held on 25 February 2024.
Although ticketed so as to control numbers, entry was free and commenced at 10:00am. After a quick ticket and bag check at security we were allowed onto the base. Three ships were open to visitors, HMAS Arunta, Hobart and Canberra, although others were present and viewable from the dock. The RAN also had displays along the dock, showing their capabilities, career options and roles available.
HMAS Hobart (DDG 39)
HMAS Arunta (FFH 151)
HMAS Canberra (L02)
HMAS Sydney (DDG 42)
Schiebel Camcopter S-100
As a teen, I loved the Naval Days at Belgium’s only naval base.
It’s fun to walk around the ships and see how they work. The sailors on duty are always happy to answer visitors and answer questions too.