The Australian naval vessel HMAS Stuart has arrived in Mumbai as a part of the ongoing navy exchange programme between India and Australia… (hindustantimes) [mappress] Source: hindustantimes , June 6, 2011;
The 5th of May saw the first ever Collins Class Submarine Qualified SN in Australia’s Submarine Force. ABSNSM Stacey Jelley was presented with her “dolphins” by Commander James Harrap (CO HMAS Waller); this presents as a significant milestone with respect to onboard logistical support for Submarines
The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a scheduled six-month deployment to the Western Pacific region, May 31. “This was an extremely successful deployment for Charlotte,” said Cmdr. Richard Young, USS Charlotte commanding
U.S. Naval Base Guam will open a new Visitor Control Center for visitors to obtain base clearance starting June 1… (guampdn) [mappress] Source: guampdn, May 24, 2011;
Amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD 7), the flagship for Pacific Partnership 2011, anchored off the coast of Lae May 19, to begin the third phase of the mission with representatives from Australia, Canada, Spain, France and the United States. Cleveland houses the command staff, represe
Northern Fleet (NF) nuclear-powered ballistic submarine (SSBN) Yekaterinburg on May 17 successfully launched ballistic missile (SLBM) Sineva from the… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: rusnavy, May 20, 2011;
The American aircraft carrier, USS Carl Vinson, from where Osama bin Laden’s body was buried at sea, left the Philippines on Thursday with n… (peopledaily) [mappress] Source: peopledaily, May 19, 2011;
Civil service mariners aboard Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) rescued five people lost at sea in a small boat near the Solomon Islands May 18. While conducting routine operations in the Solomon Sea May 17, Ericsson received notification from the Marit
The U.S. Navy opened the application process for Pacific-based companies on a contract for the dry dock overhaul of the supply ship USNS Kai… By Adam Brown (guambuildupnews) [mappress] Source: guambuildupnews, May 18, 2011;
The radio and combat information center crew from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Hatakaze (DD 171) visited U.S. 7th Fleet’s command ship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), to tour Operations Department spaces during a subject matter expert exchange May 17. Along with Cmdr. Hideki Sekigawa, JS
The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy crews rescued two mariners from a disabled boat about 20 miles west of Orote Point early yesterday morning… (guampdn) [mappress] Source: guampdn, May 16, 2011;
The 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived at Osaka, Japan, May 13 for a port visit that will strengthen already strong ties between the United States and Japan. Blue Ridge Commanding Officer, Capt. Daniel Grieco believes that the visit to Osaka will be a rewarding experience. “We ar
