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HMNZS HAWEA - left to right - Executive Officer Sub Lieutenant Damian Gibbs, local Greymouth man Leading Seaman Combat Specialist James Caird (centre) and Commanding Officer Lieutenant Grant Judson - all prepped and ready to bring HMNZS HAWEA to the West Coast next week.

New Zealand Defence Force
Te Ope Kaatua O Aotearoa
Media Advisory
Tuesday, 11 August 2009
HMNZS Hawea Ready For First Ever Visit To West Coast

The second of the new Inshore Patrol Vessels, HMNZS HAWEA, under the Command of Lieutenant Grant Judson, is preparing to conduct a very special first ever visit to her homeport region. HMNZS HAWEA will berth in Westport from Tuesday 18 August to Monday 24 August 2009.

During this historic visit HMNZS HAWEA will be involved in a Ceremony of Welcome, the ship will be open to the public in Westport, conduct a Charter Parade in Greymouth and host a large number of organised tours, to name but a few of the highlights planned. The Navy Band will perform in Reefton, Westport, Greymouth and Hokitika.

The Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Tony Parr will attend the Charter Parade in Greymouth. The Lady Sponsor of HMNZS HAWEA, Lady Sandra O’Regan and her husband Sir Tipene O’Regan will be present throughout the homeport visit.

HMNZS HAWEA will be open to the public from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday 23 August in Westport. The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Grant Judson warmly invites the public of the West Coast region to tour their ship and to meet the members of the crew.

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Particulars of HMNZS HAWEA

Pennant Number: P3571
Displacement: 340 tonnes
Length overall: 55 metres
Beam: 9 metres
Speed: 25 knots
Range: 3,000 nautical miles
Complement: Core ship's company: 20
Government agencies: 4
Additional personnel: 12
Total: 36

Commanding Officer – Lieutenant Grant Judson (Tauranga)
Executive Officer – Sub Lieutenant Damian Gibbs (Tauranga)

Programme of Activities

Tuesday 18 August 2009

0800 HMNZS HAWEA berths in Westport

1100 – 1200 Powhiri by local iwi and civic welcome ceremony on wharf

1200 - 1300 Navy Band performance in the Band Rotunda, Reefton

1200 – 1600 Tours of HAWEA by members of the welcome ceremony

Wednesday 19 August 2009

0820 - 0920 Visit to HAWEA by local Veterans, RSA’s and Ex-Navalmens Association

0930 – 1110 Visit to HAWEA by Ships Charity – IDEA Services

1030 Navy Band performance at Buller High School, Westport

1120 – 1230 Media Tour

1230 – 1400 Commanding Officer HAWEA hosts official luncheon for three regional Mayors

1415 – 1515 Visit to HAWEA by West Coast MAF, Customs and DoC personnel

1525 – 1625 Visit to HAWEA by local potential recruits

1830 – 2000 Regional and RNZN Welcome Reception – hosted by the Mayor of Westport– venue upstairs in the Solid Energy Centre

Thursday 20 August 2009

0900 – 1000 Visit to HAWEA by West Coast Police personnel

1010 – 1110 Visit to HAWEA by local potential recruits

1120 - 1220 Visit to HAWEA by West Coast Port Authority, Coast Guard personnel and Fishery School

1230 – 1400 Commanding Officer HAWEA hosts VIP Luncheon

1400 Navy Band performance at Westland High School, Hokitika

1415 – 1515 Visit to HAWEA by local potential recruits

1525 – 1625 Visit to HAWEA by local Sea Scouts, Air Training Corps and Sea Cadets

Friday 21 August 2009

0900 HMNZS HAWEA ships Company arrive in Greymouth (by road)

1000 - 1200 Charter Parade Rehearsal in Greymouth

1430 - 1600 Navy Band Concert at the Regent Theatre, Greymouth

Saturday 22 August 2009

0945 HAWEA Ships Company arrive in Greymouth (by road)

1100 Charter Parade Ceremony in Greymouth (guests to be seated by 1040)
Parade concludes at the Railway Hotel Car park

1200 – 1215 Navy Band Performance outside Railway Hotel

1230 – 1400 Mayoral Reception at Council Chambers in Greymouth

Sunday 23 August 2009

1000 - 1500 HMNZS HAWEA open day to the public – Westport – all welcome

Monday 24 August 2009

1230 HMNZS HAWEA sails Westport – seaboat transfer to Greymouth thence en route to Dunedin

ENDS

The Inshore Patrol Vessels are specifically designed to undertake a range of tasks for several Government agencies including Customs, Ministry of Fisheries, DoC, Police, MFAT, NZDF and Maritime New Zealand. Their introduction will enhance Navy's recruitment and retention as these ships frequent ports around the NZ coast.

Background
There are four Inshore Patrol Vessels, HMNZS ROTOITI, HMNZS HAWEA, HMNZS PUKAKI and HMNZS TAUPO. The ships are built to a modified Philippine Coast Guard “San Juan class” design. The Philippines Coast Guard currently operate 4 of this class and have been doing so since 2000.

Narrative Ship Data
The IPV's are versatile vessels capable of multi-agency operations in support of national security tasks.
At 55 metres long and with a contracted 3000-nautical mile range (although the sea trials show that the range is likely to be in the region of 7000nm which is double the contracted requirement), they will contribute significantly to the patrolling of New Zealand’s 15,000km coastline, and our Exclusive Economic Zone out to 200 nautical miles. The primary role of the IPV's will be patrol and response to maritime security incidents within the inshore zone around New Zealand.

In addition to patrolling, an IPV’s tasks will include surveillance, response and boarding operations, and search and rescue. Secondary roles for the IPV's will be in New Zealand disaster relief and defence aid to the civil community.

The IPV's will have a complement of 20 naval personnel and four Government agency officers. They also have the capacity to host 14 additional personnel onboard for general naval training or other duties.

Additional Information
Compared with the Inshore Patrol Craft (1990s) and the Lake Class Patrol Boats (mid-70s to late 80s) the IPV's are like comparing a Ferrari with a Toyota Hilux. The IPV's are much faster (over the double the speed of the IPC) and highly manoeuvrable. With active fin stabilisers, they provide a comfortable ride, they are far more sophisticated (modern off the shelf equipment and automated systems including unmanned machinery spaces) and significantly more capable (long range, modern communications and surveillance systems) and they look smart!

The introduction of the IPV's will be an exciting time for the Royal New Zealand Navy. There would be many senior officers watching the young Commanding Officers with envy as the IPV's are significantly better than their predecessors.

Their introduction will enhance Navy's recruitment and retention as these ships frequent ports around the NZ coast.
Specification
Displacement 340 Tonnes
Length 55m
Beam 9.0 m
Draught 2.9 m
Speed 25 kts
Range 3000 nm @ 12 kts
2000 nm @ 16 kts
Main Engines 2x 2500 Kw
Stabilised Yes
Armament 3x.50 MG
Core Complement 20
Multi Agency Complement 4
Training Complement 12
Kennels 2
Boat Capacity 2 x 7.3 m Zodiac RHIB
Deployable by 2 x Powered Davits
Radars X band
Electro Optics Surveillance Yes
HF Radio 2
SATCOM Yes

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