The Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands, (RAMSI), or Operation Helpem Fren, commenced. The military portion was known as Operation Anode, and saw the deployment of several RAN vessels, including HMAS MANOORA, (landing platform amphibious), and several mine hunters and patrol boats, over the following months.
Australian Naval History on 24 July 2003
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