Navy personnel at HMAS Moreton turned out in force for Moreton's ninth birthday celebration, led by the Commanding Officer, Commander Rosemarie Apikotoa.
Located on the Brisbane River at Bulimba, Moreton was commissioned by then-Governor of Queensland, His Excellency the Honourable Paul De Jersey, on May 14, 2016.
It now forms an integral part of Navy's capability in south-east Queensland.
Initially a naval station, Moreton began as HMAS Penguin IV in 1932 as a depot in New Farm. In 1940 it was renamed Moreton, serving as a naval base and supply station.
Moreton was decommissioned in 1994 before being recommissioned in 2016 as Navy HQ - South Queensland.
Now a vital cog in Navy operations, Moreton provides a shore-based capability that supports Minor War Vessel visits alongside and ship visits into other south-east Queensland ports, including Brisbane and Gladstone.
Moreton administers all Navy personnel in the region, including the Royal Australian Navy Band - Queensland and Navy Reserves, and also provides support to 11 Naval Cadet Units around south-east Queensland.
'Moreton may be a relatively small establishment, but it certainly packs a punch whilst playing a vital role for Navy.'
Commander Apikotoa highlighted Moreton's role in supporting the ADF in the region.
"We support the Fleet while also working with Army on new seaborne capabilities - and also everything we do to support our people," she said.
"We have also achieved so much when we look at community engagement.
"Don't judge us by what we just have on board, but how we project out."
Commander Apikotoa thanked all in attendance for gathering to celebrate Moreton's ninth birthday, including members of previous command teams who were able to join the celebrations.
"This is an amazing time to be here, to be a part of our mission," she said.
"Moreton may be a relatively small establishment, but it certainly packs a punch whilst playing a vital role for Navy, particularly in south-east Queensland."
