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  • Italy: Orizzonte Sistemi Navali Starts Construction of New Vessel

    20 April 2012
    Industry

      The recent steel cut ceremony held at Riva Trigoso Shipyard of FINCANTIERI was not normal routine, but a very special event, under many points of view. First of all, it is the start-up of the first ‘foreign’ contract for Orizzonte Sistemi Navali. As a matter of fact, Orizzonte was born in Europe, not just […]

  • UK: Raising Money for Charity Aboard HMS Enterprise

    23 May 2012
    Training & Education

    Returning to the UK following a 5-month South Atlantic deployment, HMS Enterprise launched straight into Exercise Joint Warrior with just a short period alongside to replenish stores after the long trip across the pond. The tedium of a long sea passage can be challenging but where some see tedium, others see opportunity. One of the […]

  • USA: SUBLANT Recognizes 2012 SOY

    7 March 2013
    Training & Education

    The 2012 Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic (SUBLANT) Senior and Junior Sailors of the Year (SOY) were announced, March 6. The winners were recognized by Vice Adm. Michael Connor, Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic, during a luncheon held at the Vista Point Center, Naval Station Norfolk. “As the undersea arm of the Navy, our submarine community is […]

  • NATO sets up new surface command

    5 April 2019
    Authorities

    NATO’s Allied Maritime Command hosted a ceremony on the 70th anniversary of the alliance to ceremonially activate a new command called Commander Surface Forces NATO (COMSURFNATO). This April 4 activation is part of NATO’s Command Structure Adaptation (NCS-A) remarking new NATO at its birthday. One of the milestones of the adopted HQ MARCOM, endorsed by […]

  • USS Fitzgerald, USS McCampbell Visit Sydney

    7 July 2011
    Training & Education

      The forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and USS McCampbell (DDG 85) will visit Sydney, July 4, for a port visit before participating in Talisman Sabre 2011, a joint-exercise with the Royal Australian Navy. Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011 is a biennial training activity aimed at improving and validating the Australian Defense […]

  • UK: Three Royal Navy Ships Return Home

    7 August 2011

      Three Royal Navy ships return home this weekend bringing to a close an eventful and complex operational deployment to the Mediterranean and Middle East. The Task Force Flagship, HMS Albion, and her escorting Frigate, HMS Sutherland, both arrive back in their homeport of Plymouth on Mon 8 Aug. RFA Cardigan Bay and her embarked […]

  • Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier Returns to Yokosuka, Japan

    26 August 2011
    Training & Education

      After 74 days at sea and logging more than 25,000 nautical miles across the western Pacific, the Navy’s only full-time, forward-deployed, nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) returned to its forward-operating port of Yokosuka, Japan, Aug. 25. While underway, George Washington conducted training, participated in exercises and represented the U.S. by hosting […]

  • UK: Royal Naval Reserves’ Final Salute for HMS King Alfred’s Commanding Officer

    26 April 2013
    Training & Education

    Royal Naval Reservists at Portsmouth’s RNR training unit, HMS King Alfred, cheered and lined the route to the quayside as their outgoing Commanding Officer, Commander Kevin Robertson, left the base at Whale Island by boat following a formal handover to his successor Cdr Anthony Stickland. The ship’s company arranged a special honour guard salute for […]

  • US Navy: 3 ships decommissioned this week

    21 August 2020
    Vessels

    The US Navy’s Avenger-class mine countermeasure ships USS Champion (MCM 4), USS Scout (MCM 8) and USS Ardent (MCM 12) recognized nearly 30 years of naval service during decommissioning ceremonies onboard Naval Base San Diego this week.

  • USA: Oldest Floating Commissioned Naval Vessel Presents George Sirian Award While Underway

    23 August 2011
    Training & Education

      The USS Constitution Chapter of the Surface Navy Association (SNA) presented their ninth annual George Sirian award aboard USS Constitution while underway, Aug. 19. The SNA awarded Senior Chief Sonar Technician (Surface) (SW/IUSS) Eldon Duke for demonstrating exceptional seamanship, operational excellence, and inspirational leadership while serving as the weapons department leading chief petty officer […]

  • Poland: HMS Bulwark’s Sailors Pay Respects to Defenders of Westerplatte

    28 February 2012
    Authorities, Training & Education

    HMS Bulwark’s Baltic mini-deployment has taken her to the Polish port of Gdynia. Her sailors paid their respects to the defenders of the Westerplatte, a peninsula in the nearby city of Gdańsk where the first shots of World War 2 were fired. Standing on one of the most hallowed sites on Polish soil, sailors from […]

  • Guided-Missile Cruiser USS Anzio Departs Palma de Mallorca, Spain

    29 November 2011
    Training & Education

    Guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) departed Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Nov. 27 after a three-day port visit. The port visit gave the crew of Anzio the chance to enjoy the local food, culture and history of the island city. The ship’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) committee scheduled tours of the Drach Caves and […]

  • US armed forces largest helicopter lands on Australian Navy’s largest ship

    22 July 2016
    Authorities, Training & Education

    Royal Australian Navy’s landing helicopter dock got another opportunity to shine at the International Rim of the Pacific exercise in Hawaii as the largest and heaviest U.S. armed forces helicopter landed on it deck for the first time. The United States Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53E Super Stallion flew to Canberra from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii as […]

  • USS Nitze’s Damage Control Program Receives Makeover

    14 December 2011
    Industry

      Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) put its new damage control program to the test while underway Dec. 9. Nitze recently adjusted its damage control program in an effort to better fight the ship in a multi-mission environment. With the implementation of the Rapid Response and Isolation (RRI) team, Nitze is innovating […]

  • USA: Stiletto Maritime Demonstration Program Conducts First Capability Demonstration

    11 February 2013
    Training & Education

    The Stiletto Maritime Demonstration Program conducted its first capability demonstration, Jan. 14-27, for the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) off the coast of Virginia Beach, Va. The program’s Capability Demonstration provided NECC Sailors an opportunity to observe new technologies developed by industry in a realistic military maritime environment. The program also provided the 15 participating […]

  • Russia Delays Delivery of Second Trio of Talwar-Class Stealth Frigates

    29 August 2011
    Authorities, Industry

      Russia delays delivery of the second trio of Talwar-class stealth frigates, said Indian defense minister A.K. Antony in the interview to Rajya Sabha. Delivery date of three Russian frigates Tag (“Saber”), Tarkash (“Quiver”), and Trikand (“Bow”) built for Indian Navy will be postponed for 12-14 months. Construction of warships for Indian Navy has been […]

  • USA: Washington Navy Yard Hosts Change-of-Office Ceremony

    1 October 2012
    Authorities

    Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick D. West gave his last ‘HOOYAH’ during the change-of-office ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, Sept. 28. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert was the guest speaker for the ceremony and highlighted MCPON West’s accomplishments during his naval career while thanking him for his […]

  • USS Abraham Lincoln Departs Bahrain

    7 February 2012
    Training & Education

    The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) departed Bahrain, Feb. 5, following a four-day port visit. While in Bahrain, Abraham Lincoln hosted a reception and Sailors participated in Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)-sponsored tours and volunteered for several community relations events (COMRELs). “It’s always good for the crew to take a few days to […]

  • Dock Landing Ship USS Pearl Harbor Underway Following Namesake Port Visit

    25 November 2011
    Training & Education

    The dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) is underway once again following a Nov. 21-23 port visit to its historic namesake of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Cmdr. Homer Denius, USS Pearl Harbor’s commanding officer, said every visit to the place where the ship earned her namesake is a special visit. “The men and women […]

  • USS Makin Island Arrives in Singapore for Port Visit

    22 December 2011

    The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), along with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrived in Singapore Dec. 21 for a port visit. During the visit, Sailors and Marines will have an opportunity to experience the Singapore culture and take part in a variety of Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) sponsored […]

  • Fighting Clan Casts Off for Security Mission East of Suez

    6 July 2012

    HMS Sutherland today sailed from Devonport to begin six months keeping pirates and other criminals in check in the Indian Ocean. The Type 23 frigate – known as the Fighting Clan – sailed from her Devonshire home this afternoon bound for warmer, and more troubled waters. The Fighting Clan takes over from her sister Westminster […]

  • Counter-Piracy Week: African Nations Should Lead Anti-Piracy Efforts

    14 November 2013
    Authorities

    More than 200 participants including representatives from African nations, the shipping industry, legal experts and NATO discussed the continuing threat of piracy off the eastern African coast at an international conference held in Djibouti this week. The meeting was the 15th Plenary of the Contact Group on Piracy off the coast of Somalia. It was […]

  • USS Nimitz to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of Golden Gate Bridge

    30 May 2012
    Training & Education

      The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) arrived in San Francisco May 27 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. Sailors on board Nimitz set sail May 24 along with family members and friends as part of a Tiger Cruise which allowed the guests to experience life at sea. During the […]

  • HMS Edinburgh Visits South Africa

    6 September 2011
    Training & Education

      With a flash of fire from her saluting gun, the Fortress of the Sea makes her ceremonial entry into the home of the South African Navy. HMS Edinburgh sails into Simons Town where, despite being late winter it’s already warmer than the destroyer’s home base of Portsmouth (over 20˚C). The veteran warship has completed […]

  • Arleigh Burke-Class Guided-Missile Destroyer USS James E. Williams Departs Italy

    3 April 2012
    Training & Education

    The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) departed Civitavecchia, Italy, March 30, after concluding a regularly-scheduled port visit. The visit served to continue U.S. 6th Fleet efforts to build global maritime partnerships with European nations and improve maritime safety and security in the region, while also giving the crew an opportunity […]

  • USA: San Antonio Class Amphibious Transport Dock Underway First Time Since Commissioning

    20 June 2013
    Training & Education

    The San Antonio class amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24) performed underway replenishments and flight quarters, completed combat systems trials in the Virginia Capes Operating Area, and trained midshipmen, June 3-11. Arlington’s last underway is when the ship sailed from the Huntington-Ingalls Industries’ shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss.. to Naval Station Norfolk, March 8 – […]