There will not be a NOSI column on Sunday, we’ll be back on Monday. Today is “Down Under Day” in tribute to the Olympics in Sydney???

Royal Australian Navy – Aboard HMAS Waller, one of the Collins-class attack submarines. A frank description of the problems with the boat is provided.

• Sydney Morning Herald: Submariners listening to the ships and whales
• Sydney Morning Herald: Underwater duckling may yet emerge as a beauty in battle

Royal New Zealand Navy – How New Zealand has been integrating its new ANZAC frigates into its operations.

• Janes: Commodore Peter McHaffie – Maritime Commander New Zealand