Australian High Commission
Colombo
MEDIA RELEASE
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2 February 2010
Child Protection Society Boys visit HMAS Glenelg
An enthusiastic group of boys from the ‘Child Protection Society Boys Home’ found their sea legs when they visited Royal Australian Navy patrol boat HMAS Glenelg. The visiting vessel was docked in Colombo Harbour from 28 to 31 January as part of a good-will visit, which included a series of engagement activities with the Sri Lanka Navy.
Australian Naval officers organised a fun and engaging tour for the boys, which included lifeboat and safety equipment demonstrations, a tour of the Captain’s control room, and a first-hand lesson on how to navigate a war ship. The crew of HMAS Glenelg had a great time showing the vessel to the boys.
HMAS Glenelg is a versatile vessel capable of conducting a wide variety of missions and tasks. Along with other Armitage Class Patrol Boats (ACPB’s) its principal contribution is to Australia’s fisheries protection, immigration, customs and drug law enforcement operations. The vessels work hand-in-hand with other Australian Government agencies, and each year provide up to 3000 patrol days as part of the Coastwatch-managed national surveillance effort.
The Australian High Commission has had a long history of engagement with the Child Protection Society which was established in 1928. The Child Protection Society is committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children.
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