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TV series

Sea Patrol

2007TV-PG5 seasons7.2 / 10

Sea Patrol is an Australian television drama set on board HMAS Hammersley, a fictional patrol boat of the Royal Australian Navy. The series focuses on the ship and the lives of its crew members.

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Sea Patrol premiered July 5, 2007. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Sea Patrol is an Australian television drama set on board HMAS Hammersley, a fictional patrol boat of the Royal Australian Navy. The series focuses on the ship and the lives of its crew members.

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Episode 1

The Dogs of War

44m

After the Hammersley successfully pulls off the tricky evacuation of all the Australian citizens from an island in the Samaru Archipelago, it comes across an FFV which isn't what it pretends to be. Charge discovers first-hand exactly how dangerous his job can be. And Nikki and ET have to decide what to do now that they're working together.

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Directed by Geoff Bennett

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Episode 2

Fortune Favours

44m

Despite being determined to earn respect, Hammersley's new chef "Bomber" Brown but faces discipline after losing her temper with another crew member. Also, the crew discover a dead pirate and a killer cargo on board a stolen boat.

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Directed by Ian Barry

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Episode 3

Takedown

46m

An ugly hostage situation on board HMAS Hammersley sees two of the ship's female officers taken hostage below decks. It’s a day of high tension, which begins when a group of shipwrecked illegal immigrants is rescued from a sand bay. Along with Afghan refugees, and a chronically ill Asian girl, are three super-fit Eastern Europeans who waste no time once they are safe on board.

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Directed by Geoff BennettWritten by Tony Morphett

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Episode 4

Heaven Born Captains

45m9.0 / 10

After going on a blind date with an SAS commander, Kate believes her love life is starting to look up. When a French naval captain attempts to seduce Mike, he has to call on all his diplomacy skills. An illegal fishing boat is the subject of a perilous boarding.

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Directed by Ian BarryGuest stars Ditch Davey

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Episode 5

Giving up the Dead

44m10.0 / 10

Robert fails a drug test but is determined to prove his innocence. Meanwhile, the Hammersley uncovers a smuggling operation by Samaruian rebels which is designed to destabilise the government.

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Directed by Geoff BennettWritten by John Ridley

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Episode 6

Birds

44m

The crew of the Hammersley are joined by a federal agent and go in search of an illegal fishing boat. Whilst on board the Navy find evidence on the boat and find the fishing boat crew start to exhibit symptoms of bird flu. One crew member faces a gruesome operation, while the federal agent learns that blackmail can work both ways.

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Directed by Ian BarryWritten by Matt Ford

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Episode 7

Hidden Agendas

44m

The crew find a boy who has found a cache of guns. The boy is later kidnapped which ends up ruining a date for Kate and Jim. Meanwhile, one crew member faces losing the love of his life.

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Directed by Geoff BennettGuest stars Ditch Davey

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Episode 8

Heart of Glass

44m

Bomber Brown and Spider Webb fall overboard and as the man of the watch, Buffer takes it hard that the two missing officers might drown. Meanwhile Buffer also deals with a personal tragedy.

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Directed by Ian Barry

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Episode 9

Shadow Line

45m

The Hammersley is once again in hot pursuit of the cabin cruiser responsible for trafficking weapons and ammunition to the Samaru Islands. Meanwhile Mike Flynn receives a tempting offer from Ray Walsman and Kate's life is placed in danger when she becomes isolated from the crew.

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Directed by Geoff BennettWritten by Tony Morphett

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Episode 10

Rules of Engagement

44m

Unresolved romantic tension has a dramatic effect on some of the Hammersley crew, after a savage mortar attack by insurgents on the Samaru island of Minatu. Mike and Jim are both critically injured during a bold rescue mission on Samaru. Meanwhile, Kate is made acting CO of the Hammersley. It’s up to Kate to handle a volatile beachside confrontation, and the medical evacuation of Mike.

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Directed by Ian BarryGuest stars Ditch Davey

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Episode 11

A Brilliant Career

45m

A change of command on HMAS Hammersley results in divided loyalties and the humiliation of the ship's most senior female officer. After a dangerous departure from Samaru, Commander Mike Flynn is recovering in hospital.

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Directed by Geoff Bennett

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Episode 12

Friends Close, Enemies Closer

44m

Awaiting a call from his girlfriend, Buffer's attention is distracted by the Russian Special Forces tattoo on an aggressive passer by, which leads him to be inadvertently locked in a container on a suspect barge, heading upriver. Meanwhile, Commander Mike Flynn has recovered and is back in charge of the Hammersley, quickly reacting to a "mayday" call from the luxurious yacht owned by Ray Walsman.

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Directed by Ian Barry

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Episode 13

Soldiers of Fortune

44mfinale

Buffer becomes a marked man after providing evidence allowing the Hammersley team to arrest Ray Walsman, and among a team of UN observers later taken on board, is one man with murderous intent. Walsman meanwhile has escaped, but a quick thinking Mike has him back in custody.

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Directed by Ian BarryWritten by John Ridley

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Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026

More about Sea Patrol

Cast

Kirsty Lee AllanRebecca 'Bomber' Brown
John BatchelorAndy 'Charge' Thorpe
Conrad ColebyDylan 'Dutchy' Mulholland
Saskia BurmeisterNikki 'Nav' Caetano
Dominic DeutscherRyan White
Josh LawsonToby 'Chefo' Jones
Matthew HolmesChris 'Swain' Blake
Danielle HorvatJessica 'Gap Girl' Bird

Credits

Created by
Hal McElroy, Di McElroy
Written by
John Ridley, Marcia Gardner, Tony Morphett, Matt Ford, Sarah Smith

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
68
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Nine NetworkAustralia
  • Nine Film & TV Pty

Themes

australiacriminaldeathfishermanforbidden lovefriendsmarinemaritime