Sea Patrol_
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.
Created By
Hal McElroy, Di McElroy
Network
Nine Network
Episodes
68
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
FREE
3 countries
Pluto TV
FREE
2 countries
Plex
FREE
2 countries
Rakuten TV
2 countries
A
AXN Black Amazon Channel
1 country
Magenta TV+
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Sea Patrol has 5 seasons with 68 episodes spanning 2007-2011.
Year context
Sea Patrol first aired 19 years ago in 2007.
CAST (9)
John Batchelor
Andy 'Charge' Thorpe
Conrad Coleby
Dylan 'Dutchy' Mulholland
Dominic Deutscher
Ryan White
Matthew Holmes
Chris 'Swain' Blake
Danielle Horvat
Jessica 'Gap Girl' Bird
Lisa McCune
Kate 'XO' McGregor
Nikolai Nikolaeff
Leo '2 Dads' Kosov-Meyer
Kristian Schmid
Robert 'Ro' J. Dixon
Ian Stenlake
Mike 'CO' Flynn
SEASONS (5 seasons, 68 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Welcome Aboard
When HMAS Hammersley answers a distress call from Bright Island, Captain Mike Flynn and his crew discover a young woman lying paralysed on the beach.…
02
What Lies Beneath
The Hammersley uncovers a sophisticated drug smuggling network, with explosive results. Mike is convinced the Federal Police are covering up the poisoning death of a…
03
Ghost of Things Past
The crew of the HMAS Hammersley come across an abondonned catamaran in the middle of the ocean, which uncovers the beginnings of a murder mystery.…
04
Irukandji
Mike is torn between saving the life of a missing refugee girl, and the lives of two shipmates bitten by the deadly irukandji jellyfish. While…
05
Under The Radar
The Hammersley attempts the daring capture of an illegal fishing ‘mother ship’ but is thwarted by violent eco-terrorists. Mike finds himself falling in love with…
06
Precious Cargo
The crew uncovers a people smuggling racket, when they almost collide with a floating shipping container full of North Korean refugees. The Hammersley races to…
07
Rescue Me
The HMAS Hammersley confronts a series of new menaces in the northern waters from pirates to toxic crabs, not to mention a gorgeous solo yachtswomen…
08
Through the Storm
The video of Chefo's bucks night finds its way into Kate's hands and she is humiliated by what she finds on it. The HMAS Hammersley…
09
Under the Hammer
Disaster looms for the Hammersley crew when a fire erupts in the engine room, after the mascot is stolen by a rival Patrol Boat crew.…
10
Damage Control
The crew pursues a distraught father who has kidnapped his own children. Then, while searching a crocodile-infested swamp for the missing family, the crew discovers…
11
Chinese Whispers
The Hammersley saves sailors from a sinking ship, only to learn they are diamond smugglers who will kill to save their cargo. Swain is kidnapped…
12
Deep Water
The Hammersley races to save a boatload of tourists from being murdered as part of a bizarre terrorist publicity stunt. Meanwhile, Swain and the crew…
13
Cometh the Hour
As the decommissioning of the HMAS Hammersley draws near, the crew risks life and ship to hunt down a rogue terrorist boat and retrieve its…
SEASON 2
01
The Dogs of War
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…
02
Fortune Favours
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…
03
Takedown
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,…
04
Heaven Born Captains
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…
05
Giving up the Dead
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…
06
Birds
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…
07
Hidden Agendas
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…
08
Heart of Glass
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.…
09
Shadow Line
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…
10
Rules of Engagement
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…
11
A Brilliant Career
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…
12
Friends Close, Enemies Closer
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…
13
Soldiers of Fortune
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…
SEASON 3
01
Catch and Release
The crew of Hammersley is rocked by the mysterious death of a much-loved shipmate. When valuable "Red Gold" coral is stolen from a dive boat,…
02
Monkey Business
A new crewmate and a stowaway cause mayhem on board HMAS Hammersley. Nikki and Charge are taken hostage by foreign pirates, with explosive results. Nikki…
03
China Dolls
In episode three of Sea Patrol, the plight of a critically ill, pregnant woman presents a challenge to the medical skills and emotional stamina of…
04
Guns
Mike and Spider are taken hostage during a shoot-out with weapons smugglers. Kate fears her past relationship with Mike will become public knowledge. The Hammersley…
05
Ghost Net
Nikki starts investigating the mystery behind ET's death. But can she handle the truth? Swain risks his life to save a boy suffering from the…
06
Oh Danny Boy
Hammersley is tasked with protecting a shipment of nuclear waste from a terrorist attack. When a bomb is discovered on board, Robert and 2 Dads…
07
Red Sky Morning
Kate is terrorised by a mysterious stalker on board an abandoned cargo ship. Spider contracts deadly coral poisoning during a bizarre snorkelling accident and Buffer…
08
Half Life
The crew is exposed to toxic radiation during a daring rescue at an abandoned nuclear test site. Swain's courage is called into question, when he…
09
Pearls Before Swine
Hammersley hunts down a mysterious gang of armed robbers, who are terrorising pearl luggers off the WA coast. Spider and Buffer have a trippy encounter…
10
Safeguard
Buffer gets a lesson in tough love from a sexy training officer. Hammersley is stranded in a deadly mine-field, after being attacked by heavy armed…
11
Secret Cargo
A thrilling rescue becomes a tragic mystery when a healthy young tourist dies suddenly on board Hammersley. Bomber and RO fight for their lives when…
12
Black Gold
A rescue at sea casts doubt on the circumstances of ET's death. While searching for a missing kayaker, Buffer stumbles across an illegal oil smuggling…
13
Red Reef
In an explosive series climax, Mike and his crew takes extreme action to thwart an oil smuggling conspiracy and avenge ET's murder. Nikki risks everything…
SEASON 4
01
Night of the Long Knives
The crew of HMAS Hammersley uncovers a terrorist plot to assassinate a senior US official. Kate has doubts about Hammersley's popular new crewmate, a war…
02
Crocodile Tears
A new Commanding Officer and the discovery of a cruel and lucrative trade in crocodile skins results in some tense and disturbing moments for the…
03
The Right Stuff
On patrol in protected waters in the Arafura Sea, a lazy comment from one Hammersley crew member to another that it's "about as routine as…
04
Ransom
A kidnap drama on the ocean and relationship tremors below decks rock Hammersley as she sails the Coral Sea.
05
Paradise Lost
A series of shocking surprises await the crew when they discover a secret community living on a tropical island. Robert risks his life to save…
06
Big Fish
Dutchy and Charge take drastic action to catch two prison escapees on a remote island. Hammersley rescues a kidnapped pilot with a dangerous secret. Charge…
07
Shoes of the Fisherman
On patrol in the Arafura Sea, the Hammersley encounters an old adversary, an illegal foreign fishing vessel skippered by an infamous fisherman known as Hannibal.…
08
The Universal Donor
The sinister business of organ harvesting sees two of the Hammersley's favourite sailors facing their own mortality.
09
Dutch Courage
There is something strange about the suspected foreign fishing vessel that a crew from Hammersley boards in the Timor Sea. On the deck are four…
10
Rawhide
Hammersley hunts down cattle rustlers behind the hijacking of live cattle shipments. Robert takes desperate measures to be seen as a team player by his…
11
Brotherhood of the Sea
When 2Dads goes missing on a scuba diving trip, Charge risks his life and career to find him. Mike creates a diplomatic incident when he…
12
Rumble In the Jungle
Hammersley is caught in a war zone while delivering aid to a remote foreign island. Swain and Dutch risk their lives to rescue an aid…
13
Soft Target
The 'crash posting' of a Communications Technician to HMAS Hammersley proves to be a particularly nice surprise for one of her crew. However, 2Dads' suspicion…
14
Live Catch
Bomber faces disciplinary action after a violent confrontation with illegal fishermen. Kate is blinded by a deadly toxin, sparking a desperate race to find an…
15
Flotsam and Jetsam
When Hammersley rescues a shipwrecked woman, they uncover a murderous criminal conspiracy. Kate saves Dutch's life during a gun battle with smugglers, sparking his romantic…
16
In Too Deep
Mike is tortured and faces death when he is captured by a ruthless gang of drug traffickers. Dutchy and the crew vow revenge when one…
SEASON 5
01
The Third Man
A suicide bomb attack in a nightclub has a shocking impact on the crew of HMAS Hammersley. Dutchy goes undercover with the SAS to capture…
02
Eye for an Eye
Kate is hunted down by an obsessed criminal after she kills his accomplice during a boarding. When Bird is kidnapped, the crew fears she will…
03
Crimes of Passion
Dutchy finds himself the prime suspect in a cold-blooded murder after he rescues a beautiful young woman. The Hammersley rushes to save a professional diver…
04
Spoils of War
Swain is obsessed with the mysterious sinking of a refugee boat. The crew uncovers a smuggling ring with a deadly method of sneaking goods into…
05
Dead Zone
Kate uncovers a deadly conspiracy when she investigates a cluster of rare illnesses on a remote island. Hammersley is on the hunt for a ship…
06
The Stinger
As part of the boarding party checking a possible FFV, Dutchy doesn't hide his surprise at seeing one of the crew is SAS Captain Jim…
07
Black Flights
2Dads and Charge come under fire while investigating a UFO sighting. Ryan and Bird befriend a young man with a tortured secret that could get…
08
Lifeline
Robert becomes the lifeline when 2Dads is trapped alone in a sunken research submarine. Mike and the crew pursue a marine biologist suspected of sabotaging…
09
Dead Sea
The crew of Hammersley are caught in a deadly fire fight while rescuing an SAS team from an undercover mission.
10
The Hunted
Dutchy and the crew are caught in a deadly fight for survival when a training exercise turns into a manhunt.
11
The Morning After
When one of their mates is kidnapped by terrorists, the crew of Hammersley is in a desperate race to save his life.
12
Saving Ryan
Bird is compromised when she discovers Ryan working for a private security firm while AWOL from the navy. Mike fears his son has been murdered…
13
One Perfect Day
Tragedy rocks HMAS Hammersley as the crew races to prevent a terrorist attack on a busy Australian port. Meanwhile, Kate and Dutchy discover ingredients for…
SERIES INFO
5
Seasons
68
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Hal McElroy
Creator
Di McElroy
NETWORKS (1)
Nine Network
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Sea Patrol about?
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.
Where can I watch Sea Patrol?
Sea Patrol is available on Prime Video, Pluto TV, Plex, Rakuten TV, AXN Black Amazon Channel. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Sea Patrol have?
Sea Patrol has 5 seasons with 68 episodes total.
Who created Sea Patrol?
Sea Patrol was created by Hal McElroy and Di McElroy.
Who stars in Sea Patrol?
The cast of Sea Patrol includes John Batchelor, Conrad Coleby, Dominic Deutscher, Matthew Holmes, Danielle Horvat.
What is the rating of Sea Patrol?
Sea Patrol has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 26 votes on TMDB.
Is Sea Patrol still running?
Sea Patrol has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Action & Adventure
Drama
