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Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force Training Squadron visit to Auckland

8.September.2014
Consulate-General of Japan in Auckland

Memorandum: Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force Training Squadron visit to Auckland

Outline

The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force Training Squadron made port in Auckland from Wednesday 3 September to Saturday 6 September
While in port the Training Squadron hosted and participated in a range of activities including an open day, a joint performance with the Royal New Zealand Navy Band and other free events for the public; a welcome ceremony with the Royal New Zealand Navy, laying a floral tribute at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, and sports exchanges (friendly games with New Zealand Navy and the Auckland Kendo Club).

About the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Training Squadron

The Training Squadron exists to develop the knowledge and skills of Junior Officers (in their early twenties who have completed the General Officer Midshipmen's Course at the JMSDF Officer Candidate School) through extended international voyages. The port call in Auckland is part of this ongoing training.
Please refer to the attached page for information about this year’s voyage

（Photo: Japan Marine Self-Defence Force command ship Kashima (centre) and Squadron vessels）

Entry into Port: 9am Wednesday 3 September 2014
Port: Princes Wharf / Queens Wharf, Auckland Central Business District (Please see map)

Map

Schedule (See below)

Date	Schedule
Date	Time	Event	Location
Tuesday 2 September	8:40am	Gun Salutes (for Kashima)	Royal New Zealand Navy Devonport Base
Tuesday 2 September	9:00am	Entry into Berths	Wynyard Wharf
Wednesday 3 September	9:00am	Entry into Berths	Princes Wharf/Queens Wharf
	3:00-4:00pm	Press conference and Guided tour	Kashima (docked at Princes Wharf)
	6:30-8:00pm	Official Reception	Kashima (docked at Princes Wharf)
	After Sunset	Ship Lights On	Kashima (docked at Princes Wharf) Asagiri (docked at Queens Wharf) Setoyuki (docked at Queens Wharf)
Thursday 4 September	9:00-11:00am	Open Day (First Session)	Asagiri (docked at Queens Wharf)
	10:00-11:15am	Welcome Ceremony	Royal New Zealand Navy Devonport Base (Te Taua Moana Marae)
	1:00pm	Wreath Laying	Auckland War Memorial Museum
	1:20-2:15pm	Joint Band Concert	Auckland War Memorial Museum
	2:00-4:00pm	Open Day (Second Session)	Asagiri (docked at Queens Wharf)
	3:00-4:30pm	Lecture by RADM Yuasa 'Proactive Contribution to Peace'	The University of Auckland
	After sunset	Ship Lights On	Kashima (docked at Princes Wharf) Asagiri (docked at Queens Wharf) Setoyuki (docked at Queens Wharf)
Friday 5 September	1:00-3:30pm	Bi Nations Olympiad Sports Exchange with RNZN	Royal New Zealand Navy Devonport Base
	6:00- 8:00pm	Judo Sports Exchange	The University of Auckland Judo Club Dojo
	7:00-9:30pm	Kendo Sports Exchange	Auckland Kendo Club Dojo
Saturday 6 September	9:00am	All Vessels Depart	Princes Wharf/Queens Wharf