24/08/2022 Repubblica di Nauru
“If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law enforcement agency for assistance”
Australian warships HMAS Canberra (L 02) and HMAS Warramunga (FFH 152) arrived off the coast of Nauru on 17 August. The two vessels, which are currently in the midst of a regional presence deployment, visited Nauru to support Operation Render Safe. Operation Render Safe is the Australian Defence Force’s ongoing effort to dispose of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) throughout the South Pacific.
“Operation RENDER SAFE is the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) series of activities that aims to safely dispose of World War II-vintage explosive remnants of war from South Pacific island nations. Operations occur approximately annually, or in response to an urgent request from a Pacific Island nation.”
Typically, operations to dispose of UXOs in other parts of the Pacific don’t require the presence of a landing helicopter dock (LHD), however, due to Nauru’s limited infrastructure HMAS Canberra (and her embarked helicopters) were utilised as a risk-reduction method.
“Australian navy ship HMAS Canberra can also be seen off the coast in Aiwo, while HMAS Warramunga is further offshore and not visible. The aircraft and ships are here to support the operation due to the activity being dangerous for the personnel involved and to quickly respond to any calls for assistance by the team conducting the disposal.”
Photo-Source: overtdefense.com
If you find anything that appears to be an explosive device, do not touch it, leave it where it is and call the police. We will contact the appropriate agencies to properly dispose of the item.
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