SAA 2025 awards presented at SUBCON 2025
   
RECOGNITION OF AWARDS PRESENTED AT SUBCON 2025
Dear Members,
It is with a mix of profound pride and deep sadness that I write to inform you of the awards presented at the recent SUBCON 2025 Dinner. These awards recognise the exceptional dedication and service of members who have gone above and beyond for our Association.
First, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the posthumous award of Life Membership to the late Peter Knights of the ACT Branch. Peter was nominated by his branch for his outstanding and long-standing contributions, a nomination that was wholeheartedly endorsed by the National Council. Tragically, Peter passed away suddenly soon after his nomination was submitted. This award stands as a lasting tribute to his memory, his service, and his unwavering commitment to the SAA. Our deepest condolences remain with his family, friends, and his branch colleagues. |
DVA NEWS
There has been a bit of traffic about DVA acceptance of various cancers etc. The bottom line is if you have any form of malignant neoplasm (cancer) DVA will accept it for treatment only under their non-liability scheme NLHC. All you need to do is fill in a simple form with your GP add the histology report and submit to DVA. You can do that via your MyService account. Getting the cancer acceptance under the various acts is a different story with your main tool being the relevant SOP. See rma.gov.au
SUBCON 2026 will be in the ACT
The next Submarine event is Holbrook over Australia Day for more information
PM Gary Redman
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SAD NEWS
The SAA is saddened to advise of the passing of
Lieutenant Guy David Beven, RAN
last week.
Guy Bevan Vale
As we lose old submariners we now gain new ones
below are the latest group to be awarded their dolphins
New history pages for the Oboats are under construction,
Please note crews members on Eternal patrol is going to be updated.
HMAS OXLEY
HMAS OTWAY
HMAS OVENS
HMAS ONSLOW
HMAS ORION
HMAS COLLINS
Buddies in Boats
if you want to contact a mate but are missing contact use the following:
contact form
AUKUS NEWS.
Chief of Navy Australia's Post
Today ( 29 Oct 2025) we welcomed the USS Vermont (SSN 792) to HMAS Stirling in WA for a scheduled submarine maintenance period — another tangible example of the strong partnership between the Royal Australian Navy, the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy under AUKUS.
This visit reflects the deep trust, technical cooperation, and shared commitment between our nations to maintaining a stable, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
Hosting USS Vermont at Fleet Base West provides valuable opportunities for our people to work side by side, strengthen interoperability, and build the skills and experience that will support Australia’s future nuclear-powered submarine capability.
This year's work will be carried out without a tender ship meaning #OurPeople both embedded in USS Vermont crew, our Fleet Support Unit and Clearance Divers will play an even greater role for executing complex maintenance activities on site.
AUKUS NEWS
Australia's 'no fail' submarine mission set for shake-up as admiral in charge exits
AUKUS: Admiral to discharge in 2026
looking for a new Career
You might have heard about the Ghost Shark program in Australia. They are actively hiring for this program and one area of interest is in our Operations Analysis department, where we would like an ex-Submariner. anyone who is intested please PM me for information
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