The "Papers in Australian Maritime Affairs No. 32: Australian Maritime Issues 2009 SPC-A Annual" compiles essential research and discussions relevant to maritime and naval affairs. It features the Chief of Navy's address at the International Fleet Review in Indonesia (August 17-19, 2009), which emphasizes regional perspectives within a global strategic framework. The volume includes speeches from US Navy leaders Admiral Mike Mullen and Admiral John Harvey, potentially impacting future Royal Australian Navy (RAN) operations. Additionally, it covers Navy values, providing practical examples for daily conduct. Historical and contemporary perspectives are presented, including analyses of trade routes, naval logistics, the impact of sonar on marine mammals, and the political significance of the Strait of Hormuz. Expeditionary operations are explored through discussions on littoral strategies and joint operations within the Australian Defence Force (ADF).