31st Annual Commemoration National Merchant Navy War Memorial, Kings Park Canberra
INVITATION FROM THE NATIONAL MERCHANT NAVY:
Sunday 23 October 2022
Following the cancellation, due to COVID Restrictions, in 2000/2021, we are so pleased, to be able to welcome back to Canberra, the Merchant Navy Community & all those organisations & individuals, who support our:
Vision Statement: To ensure that the Australian Merchant Navy “A title emblazoned in battle and honoured in freedom” is recognised as an important part of Australian Maritime History and Social Culture.
Primary Objective: Honouring the memory of Australian Merchant Navy Mariners who gave their lives in the service of their country in World Wars I and II and giving thanks for those that were able to return to their families.
We apologise for the later than usual, advice of details and do hope, you will be able to join in this important Commemoration, of respect & recognition.
For those who were not able to attend, the 30th Commemoration & the Unveiling, of the extensive New & Remedial Works, to the Memorial, on 20 Oct 2019, it will also be an opportunity, to see what was achieved by the significant financial support of so many individuals and organisations. The centrepiece of the work was the:
INSTALLATION IN BRONZE ON THE NATIONAL MERCHANT NAVY WAR MEMORIAL, KINGS PARK CANBERRA OF THE NAMES & RESPECTIVE SHIPS OF THE 862 AUSTRALIAN MERCHANT MARINERS THAT SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN WWI (184) & WWII (678).
As a result of that support, the National Merchant Navy War Memorial, now records for the generations that follow, the individual names of those who demonstrated such cold courage and heroism, in taking merchant ships into harm’s way.
We do hope you may be able to attend.
DETAILS
GUEST OF HONOUR: Mr. Nick Kinley CEO The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
Mr. Kinley was appointed Chief Executive Officer, by the Commonwealth Government, on 27 August 2014. At the time of his appointment, he had been Deputy Chief Executive Officer, since 2008. Joining AMSA in Cairns, as a Marine Surveyor, in 1994, Mick is highly respected within the Australian & International Maritime Industry. Whilst widely experienced in all aspects of AMSA’s. As Australia’s National Agency, responsible for Maritime Safety, Protection of the Marine Environment and Maritime Aviation Search & Rescue, AMSA’s role is critical Prior to joining AMSA, Mr Kinley had an extensive career with BHP. He started as an engineer cadet with BHP Transport and sailed with the BHP fleet before serving in various shore-based roles, including Fleet Safety Instructor and Project Engineer. Mr Kinley holds an Australian Chief Engineer Class 1 Certificate, a Bachelor of Applied Science, a Bachelor of Engineering, and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. Mr Kinley is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
WREATH LAYING: Organisations / Individuals who wish to lay a Wreath are requested to provide: (A) NAME OF ORGANISATION (B) NAME & TITLE OF PERSON LAYING WREATH. On arrival all Wreaths / Flowers, clearly identified, to be delivered to the registration table.
PARKING: All Parking is via the Gate Entrance (with signage) to a fenced off grassed area, diagonally opposite the Memorial. No parking in Bays opposite the Memorial, as reserved for Official Guests & Service Providers. MINI- BUS: Will be available from & return to the Garden City Motel
TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE: NO VETERAN should be prevented from attending the Commemorations, due to lack of transport. If any Veteran would like to travel to and from Canberra on the Sunday, car-sharing volunteers will be arranged. If interested, please make direct contact with your organisation. Alternatively, please contact David or Stan.
REFRESHMENTS: Morning Tea on site following the service
RSVP
Please RSVP by Monday 17th October to Stan Moriarty, Secretary by phone or email:
secretary@mnwmf.com.au
0418 488163
