Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force Training Squadron visit to Auckland

2019/8/29
Japan Marine Self-Defence Force training vessel Kashima (centre right) and destroyer Inazuma (Centre left)

General information

The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force Training Squadron will make port in Auckland from Tuesday 3 September to Saturday 7 September.

While in port the Training Squadron will host and participate 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 (practice games with New Zealand Navy and the Auckland Kendo Club and Aikido Shinryukan).


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.
 

Entry into Port Around 9am, Tuesday 3 September 2019
Port Princes Wharf, Auckland Central 
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Contact

Consulate-General of Japan in Auckland
(Email:pr@ac.mofa.go.jp   Ph:09-303-4106)

 

Joint performance by the Royal New Zealand Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force Training Squadron Bands

The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force Training Squadron Band will perform a free concert with the Royal New Zealand Navy Band during the Squadrons’ upcoming port call in Auckland. The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force Training Squadron Band has performed during numerous port calls around the world. On these occasions the Band’s performances have attracted large local audiences and media coverage. This is an opportunity to come and hear these two professional bands play.
 
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force Training Squadron Bands
 
Time&Date Thursday 5 September 2019, 10:30am-11:30am
Venue Auckland War Memorial Museum
For General Public / All welcome
Booking No booking required
Admission Free admission
Notes
  • Small children should be supervised at all times.
  • Weather permitting; the concert will be held at outside of the museum. If it rains, the performance will be cancelled.
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Open Day aboard the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Training Squadron Vessel Inazuma

The destroyer Inazuma will have an Open Day as part of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Training Squadron’s port call in Auckland. This a great opportunity to come aboard and experience the ship (the vessel will remain stationary in port and sea rocking will be minimal. The vessel will not leave the wharf).
 
The training vessel Inazuma
 
Time & Date

Friday 6 September between 9am and 11am, second round 1pm to 3pm
Place Princess Wharf, Auckland Central
For General Public / All welcome
Format Unguided (visitors are free to come aboard and explore for themselves during the above visiting hours) 
Notes
  • Access to the vessel will be unrestricted. Please come straight on up to the Inazuma on Princess Wharf during the above visiting hours.
  • Vessel officers will supervise bag checks upon boarding. Please comply with all instructions given by vessel officers.
  • Small children should be supervised at all times to avoid any possible accidents or injuries.
  • There are areas of the ship which are uneven and difficult to walk on. High heeled shoes, sandals and jandals are not appropriate footwear. Please wear sensible shoes for easy walking.
  • You may use cameras and mobile phones aboard the vessel.
  • There is no parking on site. We suggest those who wish to drive should make use of nearby pay parking buildings.
  • Although safety is paramount on board the Inazuma, the Japanese Government does not take any responsibility should any injuries or accidents occur on board during the Open Day.
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