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From:
Hissink, Ben CAPT
To:
s47E(c)
; s47E(c)
Cc:
Dargan, Peter LCDR; Harrington, Sarah LEUT
Subject:
210203 1100 - [Hissink, Ben CAPT]-[s47E(c)
 Commissioning
Date:
Wednesday, 3 February 2021 11:00:27 AM
Attachments:
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OFFICIAL
Good Morning s47E(c) ,
s22
I agree with your advice that Option 2 could work well.
Once we engage further and get some details / confirmations I will provide to all stakeholders to
discuss and refine Commissioning.
Thank you very much.
Ben
Ben Hissink
Captain, RAN
CO NUSHIP Supply
(M) s22
E: xxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx
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OFFICIAL
Good morning Sir,
 
s22
 
s22
 or 2. After the arrival of the official party and prior to the FC welcome
address.
 
Since you have a group of young indigenous performers perhaps option 2 would work out well
and would mean any Minister etc would be present.
 
Food for thought.
 
Regards,
 
s47E(c)
 
s47E(c)
 
Mob: s22
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Sent: Monday, 1 February 2021 5:56 PM
To: Hissink, Ben CAPT <xxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: Dargan, Peter LCDR <xxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>; Harrington, Sarah LEUT
<xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>; s47E(c)
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Subject: RE: Commissioning [SEC=OFFICIAL]
 

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OFFICIAL
Hi Sir,
 
s22
 
Thank you for the details to date for Supply’s commissioning 10 Apr 21 at FBE.
 
s22
Agree a s22
 and other indigenous culture (eg music and dance) could
successfully be incorporated into the event with the approval of Navy Indigenous Advisor.  If you
are already liaising with LCDR Sam Sheppard, NIA, on the proposed activities that’s great,
alternatively, if you need me to assist, please let me know.
 
s22
 
Regards,
 
s47E(c)
 
s47E(c)
 
E s47E(c)
@defence.gov.au     T: s47E(c)
       M: s22
 
 
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From: Hissink, Ben CAPT <xxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx> 

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Sent: Wednesday, 27 January 2021 3:05 PM
To: s47E(c)
@defence.gov.au>
Cc: Dargan, Peter LCDR <xxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>; Harrington, Sarah LEUT
<xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: Commissioning [SEC OFFICIAL]
 
OFFICIAL
Good Afternoon s47E(c)
 
s22
 
s22
 
Commissioning Ceremony: Some ideas we would like you to consider to include on the day.
 
s22
s22
-          s22
-          Local Indigenous dance group s47F
 from Woolloomooloo community
(Supply is starting a mentoring program with this community) and we thought it
would be great to have community involvement. Just a short dance.
 
s22
 
Thank you
 
Ben


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Ben Hissink
Captain, RAN
CO NUSHIP Supply
 
(M)s22
E: xxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx
 
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From:
s47E(c)
To:
Hissink, Ben CAPT; Dargan, Peter LCDR
Cc:
Harrington, Sarah LEUT; s47E(c)
Subject:
210211 1108 - s47E(c)
]-[Hissink, Ben CAPT] 210211 1108 - s47E(c)
Hissink, Ben
CAPT] RFI for Commissioning
Date:
Thursday, 11 February 2021 11:08:00 AM
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OFFICIAL
Good morning Sir and Peter,
Thank you for your input to date in preparation for NUSHIP Supply’s commissioning Sat 10 Apr
21. The following details are requested to progress preparations as follows.
s22

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s22
· Commissioning Ceremony:
s22
Local Indigenous dance group s47F
 from Woolloomooloo community – ship
is organising this - details required for SOE (Supply is starting a mentoring program with
this community)
s22
Please do not hesitate to contact me or s47E(c)
 at any time to discuss.
Regards,
s47E
(c)
E: s47E(c)
@defence.gov.au T: s47E(c)
 M: s22
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From:
s47E(c)
To:
Hissink, Ben CAPT
Cc:
Dargan, Peter LCDR; Harrington, Sarah LEUT; s47E(c)
Subject:
RE: Commissioning [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Monday, 1 February 2021 5:56:00 PM
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OFFICIAL
Hi Sir,
s22
Thank you for the details to date for Supply’s commissioning 10 Apr 21 at FBE.
s22
Agree s22
 and other indigenous culture (eg music and dance) could
successfully be incorporated into the event with the approval of Navy Indigenous Advisor.  If you
are already liaising with LCDR Sam Sheppard, NIA, on the proposed activities that’s great,
alternatively, if you need me to assist, please let me know.
s22
I look forward to working with you and NUSHIP Supply in preparation for the commissioning.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time.
Regards,
s47E(c)
s47E(c)
E: s47E(c)
@defence.gov.au     T: s47E(c)
       M: s22
 
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From: Hissink, Ben CAPT <xxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx> 
Sent: Wednesday, 27 January 2021 3:05 PM
To: s47E(c)
@defence.gov.au>
Cc: Dargan, Peter LCDR <xxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>; Harrington, Sarah LEUT
<xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: Commissioning [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Good Afternoon s47E(c) ,
s22
s22
Commissioning Ceremony: Some ideas we would like you to consider to include on the day.
s22
10 April – s22
-
s22
-
Local Indigenous dance group s47F
 from Woolloomooloo community
(Supply is starting a mentoring program with this community) and we thought it
would be great to have community involvement. Just a short dance.
s22


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s22
Thank you
 
Ben
 
Ben Hissink
Captain, RAN
CO NUSHIP Supply
 
(M) s22
E: xxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx
 
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FLEET ASSISTANCE DISCUSSION - SUPPLY COMMISSIONING 
Navy Events (NE) is looking forward to working with Fleet through Fleet (DFX) and the HMAS Kuttabul command 
team in planning and executing the commissioning of NUSHIP Supply into the Royal Australian Navy. 
Navy Events will take the lead for coordination of the conduct of ship commissioning events.  
Navy Events is seeking assistance from Fleet and Kuttabul command team with the fol owing aspects of the 
commissioning ceremony: 
s22

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SHIP ASSISTANCE DISCUSSION - SUPPLY COMMISSIONING 
Ship has advised key details, priorities and cultural aspects for the event and Navy Events has discussed and 
or/sought input from Supply command team with the following aspects of the commissioning ceremony: 
The following is underway and progressing well. 
s22
9. Local Indigenous Dance Group from Wool oomooloo community
s22

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Captain, RAN
CO NUSHIP Supply
(M) s22
E: xxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx
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From: s47F
 
Sent: Thursday, 11 March 2021 9:18 AM
To: Hissink, Ben CAPT <xxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: s47F
s47G
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On 10 Mar 2021, at 2:00 pm, Hissink, Ben CAPT
<xxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx> wrote:
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From: Hissink, Ben CAPT <xxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx> 
Sent: Wednesday, 17 March 2021 3:02 PM
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Cc: Dargan, Peter LCDR <xxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>; Harrington, Sarah LEUT
<xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: NUSHIP Supply Guest List for Air Events [SEC=OFFICIAL]
 
OFFICIAL
Hi s47E(c)
 
s22
 
 
d.       Woolloomooloo Multicultural Dance Group  - I don’t think we will get names in time.
 
Thank you very much.
 
Ben
 
Ben Hissink
Captain, RAN
CO NUSHIP Supply
 
(M) s22
E: xxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx
 





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From:
s47F
To:
Hissink, Ben CAPT (RANFLEET-R)
Cc:
s47F
Subject:
Re: Some things for Saturday [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]
Date:
Wednesday, 7 April 2021 5:02:26 PM
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On 7 Apr 2021, at 1:19 pm, Hissink, Ben CAPT
<xxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxxxxxx.xxx.xx> wrote:
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Thank you s47F !
I will confirm regarding music.

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Will send you the specs tomorrow once we set up the site.
Yes you will be able to record the dance? Who does this? If it is someone additional
I just need their name so we can get them access to the base.
s22
Thank you very much.
Ben
Ben Hissink
Captain, RAN
CO NUSHIP Supply
(M) s22
E: xxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx
From: s47F
 
Sent: Wednesday, 7 April 2021 12:56
To: Hissink, Ben CAPT <xxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: s47F
s47G
Subject: Some things for Saturday
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On 6 Apr 2021, at 11:00 am, Hissink, Ben CAPT
<xxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxxxxxx.xxx.xx> wrote:
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Good Morning Maya,
Thank you very much for the team name and ages.
1. Would you like a site visit to see location of dancing one
afternoon this week, or on Friday afternoon when we are
doing a full rehearsal with band?
2. s22
3. Is it possible for you, s22
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dancers, s22
 arrive on Saturday morning at 0845? We
will host you all on the ship so we are ready for 0940? Does
that sound ok? If not happy to discuss whatever works with
you best?
4. Would you like to meet up this week for a sync and any last
minute items, or happy to do so via email and telephone?
Thank you
Ben
Ben Hissink
Captain, RAN
CO NUSHIP Supply
(M) s22
E: xxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx





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From: Dodds, Jade MS On Behalf Of Navy MLO 
Sent: Thursday, 8 April 2021 9:53 AM 
To: DLO MINDEF Group Mailbox <xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>; Aji, Sue MS 
<xxx.xxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx> 
Cc: Bain, Rowena MS <xxxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>; O'Grady, Paul CAPT <xxxx.xxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>; Scully‐
O'shea, Damien CAPT <damien.scully‐xxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx> 
Subject: NUSHIP Supply Commissioning ‐ 10 March 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL] 
Importance: High 
OFFICIAL 
Hi Sue, 
Please find attached the information requested on HMAS Supply’s commissioning this weekend.  
Let me know if you need anything further. 
Kind regards 
Jade 
JadeDodds 
Manager 
Navy Ministerials 
NCC - Navy Headquarters 
 R1-4-C127 
Phone:  02 5108 8015 
Mob: s22
 
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0950 
Woolloomooloo Multicultural Dance Group 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS PLAN 
NUSHIP Supply 
  
 
NUSHIP SUPPLY COMMISSIONING PUBLIC AFFAIRS PLAN AS AT 19 MAR 21 
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(8)
Organise Imagery consent forms for dancers s22
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Notify Woolloomooloo dance group of imagery availability.
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To connect the ship further with her homeport community, the
Wool oomooloo Youth Dance Group wil  perform two dances during the
official ceremony.

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