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About the show
What do you get when you cross Border Security with Blue Heelers? Nine's swashbuckling drama Sea Patrol! Sailing onto screens July 5, 2007, Sea Patrol tells the story of the crew of the HMAS Hammersley, a fictional patrol boat stationed in the top end of Australia.
The crew of the HMAS Hammersley have to deal with refugees, drug smugglers and thieves on a daily basis, but they also have an ongoing mystery to solve in connection with a murder on Bright Island.
Shot aboard a fully operational naval patrol boat in far north Queensland, the series features some of Australia's best-known actors. But fortunately for the cast, they aren't alone. Along for the ride are the real-life crew of the HMAS Ipswich, the Australian navy patrol boat that doubled for the Hammersley. The navy crew of the Ipswich are on hand throughout to share their expertise, help out on set and, most importantly, sail the ship!
Meet the characters
Andy Thorpe played by John Batchelor
Title: Chief Petty Officer Marine Technical/Chief Engineer
Known as: Charge
The oldest man aboard, there's not much Charge doesn't know about boats, engines and the navy. He's also a bit of a loner. "His estrangement from his wife and kids has made him a solitary man," John explains.
Billy Webb played by Jay Ryan
Title: Seaman Boatswain's Mate
Known as: Spider
Billy is the baby on board at only 18 years old. Coming from a large Catholic family, Billy's led a pretty safe and straightforward life until now. But all that changes when Pete takes him under his wing...
Chris Blake played by Matthew Holmes
Title: Petty Officer Naval Police Coxswain
Known as: Swain
Swain's a jack-of-all-trades, doubling as the ship's on-board police officer, chief medic and coxswain. On shore, he'll soon add "new dad" to his list of duties.
Josh Holiday played by David Lyons
Title: Leading Seaman Electronic Technician
Known as: ET
ET loves the ladies and the ladies love him! Especially one lady on board... Nikki! "He's passionate about his job, the environment and women," David explains. "He's an incorrigible pants man!"
Kate McGregor played Lisa McCune
Title: Executive Officer
Known as: XO
Kate is a new recruit to the Hammersley and is shocked to find out she's now working beneath her ex, Captain Mike Flynn. Fraternisation on board is a definite no-no — will they succumb?
Mike Flynn played by Ian Stenlake
Title: Lieutenant Commander/Commanding Officer
Known as: CO
Mike has been in the navy since the age of 17, steadily rising through the ranks. A few years ago, he embarked on an affair with a junior lieutenant, Kate McGregor, while teaching a seminar. Five years on, their paths cross again — and now she's serving on his ship!
Nikki Caetano played by Saskia Burmeister
Title: Lieutenant
Known as: Nav
Nikki is from a big Italian family and has four older brothers — so life as one of the only females on board isn't that different to home. But everything changes when her romance with ET heats up.
Pete Tomaszewski played by Jeremy Lindsay Taylor
Title: Petty Officer Boatswain
Known as: Buffer
He might look as tough as nails but underneath, Buffer's a real softie. Desperate to settle down, he's on the lookout for a lady and on board the ship, Nikki has caught his eye. Trouble is, Nikki's got her heart set on someone else.
Robert Dixon played by Kristian Schmid
Title: Radio Officer
Robert spends most of his time below deck, twiddling knobs in the boat's radio room. He keeps to himself and often rubs his co-workers the wrong way. "He's the main communicator on the boat, but his social and communication skills need some work when it comes to talking face-to-face," Kristian says.
Steve Marshall played by Steve Bisley
Title: Commander
Although he's been in the navy since the age of 17, Marshall chose to take an administrative position when he got married and had children. He is a navy man to the core and he takes his position very seriously, but he can't help secretly admiring Mike's hands-on approach.
Toby Jones played by Josh Lawson
Title: Able Seaman Cook
Known as: Chefo
Chefo — as the name suggests — is the boat's on-board cook, dishing up 72 servings a day for the crew. "Chefo is a real prankster, a larrikin and your best mate," Josh explains. "If he's in a bad mood, it tends to put the entire boat in a bad mood."
Ursula Morrell played by Sibylla Budd
Title: Doctor
After her colleague dies in mysterious circumstances, marine biologist Ursula travels to Bright Island to resume her work. It's here that she meets Mike, and the two hit it off. But is she really all she seems to be?
