HMAS HOBART (III) will be visiting the Port of MELBOURNE FOR THE FIRST
TIME. To celebrate, an open day will be held on Sunday, 1 March 2020.
Event Information LOCATION The open day will be held at Berth 33 South
Wharf, Port Melbourne, Victoria.
Disclaimer: The map in Eventbrite is indicative only and may not
accurately reflect the location of the event.
SET ENTRY TIMES
The tickets will allow for arrival over a specified half-hourly block.
Please arrive at the port prior to your entry time to allow time to
pass through security.
The entry windows begin at 10:00am with last entries to the open day
no later than 3:00pm at which time the entry gates will be closed.
There is no specified exit time during the open day. However, visitors
will be required to depart the venue by no later than 4:00pm.
TICKETS
All tickets ordered will be emailed to the ticketholder and must
either be printed out or displayed as an e-ticket using the free
Eventbrite iOS/Android App for mobile devices.
For port security reasons, tickets must display the name of at least
one member (the ticketholder) of the group attending the event. The
ticketholder's name must match the name on their photo identification
when presented to security staff at the gate. Visitors, particularly
children without photo identification must be accompanied by the
ticketholder who can vouch for their identity. Every person attending,
regardless of age, must have a ticket. This includes children of any
age.
THERE IS NO WAITLIST FOR THIS EVENT.
TRANSPORT AND PARKING
There is limited event parking nearby so the use of public transport
is strongly recommended. No vehicles will be given access to the
wharf.
BAG CHECKS
100% bag checks (handbags and small backpacks only) and wand searches
will be conducted in accordance with standard procedures for any
public event. This is to ensure that no prohibited items are brought
aboard. Prohibited items include weapons, glass and alcohol.
CAMERAS
Photography is permitted aboard the ship. All camera equipment must be
carried by hand and not carried in a bag. Tripods are not permitted.
Members of the ship's crew may ask you to refrain from taking
photographs in certain areas.
PRAMS AND CHILDREN
It is recommended that children under the age of five not be brought
aboard the ship. This is due to hazards associated with ladders
throughout the ship.
Prams are not permitted aboard the ship, however, space will be
available for the parking of prams on the wharf.
Please do not leave any valuable items with parked prams.
TOILETS
Portable toilet facilities will be available on the wharf.
SHIP ACCESS
Visitors should have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility as
they may be required to climb ladders and/or stairs to access areas of
the ship.
Unfortunately, due to warship design, wheelchair or other mobility
access is not possible.
FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING
All visitors are required to wear a comfortable pair of enclosed,
flat-soled shoes. High heels, thongs and sandals are not permitted as
there are trip hazards aboard the ship. For safety and comfort,
visitors are advised to wear shorts/slacks rather than skirts/dresses.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Water and other refreshments will be available within the port area
during the open day. Visitors are advised to eat and hydrate before
stepping aboard. Please do not consume any food on the ship.
MERCHANDISE
The ship’s canteen will have HMAS _Hobart_-themed items for sale.
Please note that all sales are cash only.
DISPLAYS AND ACTIVITIES
Defence Force Recruiting tent will be onsite.
Note: Ship availability is subject to operational requirements and may
change without notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
ARE THERE ID REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER THE EVENT?
Yes. All ticket holders are to present photo identification upon entry
to the open day.
IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT TO ENTER THE EVENT?
No. While there is no age limit to this event, it is recommended that
accompanied children be five years or older. This is due to hazards
associated with ladders throughout the ship.
MY NAME IS DISPLAYED ON ALL THE TICKETS THAT I ORDERED. IS THIS
CORRECT?
Yes. The ticketholder's name is usually displayed on all tickets for a
group ticket order. The ticketholder must attend the event in company
with the other visitors and present their photo identification at the
gate along with the tickets.
IS MY TICKET TRANSFERRABLE?
For security reasons, tickets can not be used by another person if the
ticketholder is unable to attend as the name on the ticket must match
with the ticketholder's photo identification. However, on the Friday
prior to the event, all tickets in a single order may be transferred
to another ticketholder. Please use the 'Contact the organiser' email
link shown in your ticket email to advise the first name, surname and
email of the new ticketholder. All tickets in a single order must be
transferred.
Note: Ticketholder transfer requests can be processed up to 4pm (AEDT)
on the Friday prior to the event. Unfortunately, transfers can not be
processed after this time.
CAN I SELL MY TICKETS?
NO. THIS IS A FREE EVENT AND THE SALE OF (SCALPING) OF TICKETS IS AN
OFFENCE. If you are unable to attend the open day please cancel your
tickets. People found to be soliciting the sale of free open day
tickets will have their tickets cancelled without notice. People who
purchase free tickets may be refused entry as the ticketholder name
will not match their photo identification.
I AM ATTENDING THE EVENT BUT ALSO ORDERING TICKETS FOR A FRIEND.
SHOULD I ORDER THE TICKETS TOGETHER OR SEPARATELY?
Unless you are planning on meeting up and entering the event together,
it is recommended that tickets be ordered separately. That way if
plans change, both parties may enter the event separately if necessary
or tickets easily transferred or cancelled.
HOW DO I CANCEL MY TICKETS IF I AM UNABLE TO ATTEND?
Due to the high level of public interest in obtaining tickets to
attend the open day, if you and your guests are unable to attend the
open day please log into your Eventbrite account (the account you
created to order the tickets) and cancel your ticket order. This will
make your tickets available to someone else.
About HMAS Hobart
HMAS _Hobart_ (III) [https://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-hobart-iii] is the
first of three ships of the HOBART CLASS GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYERS
(DDG). The keel of _Hobart_ was laid down on 6 September 2012 and the
ship was launched on 23 May 2015. HMAS _Hobart_ was commissioned at
Fleet Base East on 23 September 2017. _Hobart_ is the third ship in
the history of the Royal Australian Navy to carry the name of the
capital city of Tasmania.
_Hobart_ is based on the Navantia designed F100 frigate and is coupled
it with the Aegis Combat System. _Hobart_ was constructed in Australia
by the Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance.
_Hobart_ provides air defence for accompanying ships in addition to
land forces and infrastructure in coastal areas, and for
self-protection against missiles and aircraft. The Aegis Combat System
incorporating the state-of-the-art phased array radar, AN/SPY 1D(V),
in combination with the SM-2 missile, provides the Navy with an
advanced air defence system capable of engaging enemy aircraft and
missiles at ranges in excess of 150km.
_Hobart_'s surface warfare function includes long range anti-ship
missiles and a naval gun capable of firing extended range munitions in
support of land forces. _Hobart_ can also conduct undersea warfare and
is equipped with modern sonar systems, decoys, surface-launched
torpedoes and an array of effective close-in defensive weapons.
_Hobart_ can also deploy a MH-60R Seahawk helicopter for surveillance
and response to support ship boardings along with key warfare areas of
anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare.
These capabilities ensure that the Hobart class guided missile
destroyers have the layered defensive and offensive capability
required to counter conventional and asymmetric threats.
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