On Tuesday 27 November 2012, the Force Commander of the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia – Operation Atalanta, Rear Admiral Enrico Credendino, met with local Somali fishing representatives, clan elders of coastal communities and local authorities on board the EU NAVFOR flagship, ITS San Giusto, of
Deputy Consul General of Japan in St. Petersburg Mr. Ko Murabe made a donation to the Central Naval Museum. It is 13 copies… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 30, 2012
Launching ceremony of the ice-class patrol ship built by the Almaz Shipbuilding Firm (St. Petersburg) will be held on Dec 14… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 30, 2012; Image: Almaz
In the nearest two years, Caspian Flotilla (CF) will receive three Project 11770 Serna landing boats; that will considerably improve landing capability of the flotilla… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 29, 2012
An 11-vessel order for DMS Maritime Pty Limited culminated recently with a Rescue Gear Ship 9316, which will be used to support the Royal Australian Navy’s submarine fleet. Damen Shipyards and DMS Maritime signed the contract for the RGS 9316 on November 16 in Sydney, Australia. The vessel will be b
JSC Almaz Marine Yard on Nov 23 launched the sixteenth Sobol-class patrol boat (Project 12200), an insider told Central Navy Portal… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 29, 2012; Image: Turkish Navy
Triumphant hoisting of St. Andrew’s Flag (Russian naval ensign) took place yesterday on corvette Dagestan being commissioned into Caspian Flotilla (CF). Dagestan is the first Russian warship armed with new missile system Caliber-NK capable to launch several types of high-precision missiles and built
KONGSBERG will debut its latest integrated naval training solution at I/ITSEC 2012, Dec 3 – Dec 6 in Orlando, Florida. PROTEUS INTERACT (Integrated Naval Training Environment for Resource management And Crew Teamwork) is a joint development between the simulation and training departments of KONGSBER
A Senior Naval Officer conducted a pastoral visit to Bristol’s Royal Navy’s Reserve Unit in the City. Commodore Gareth Derrick Royal Navy is the Commanding Officer of the Royal Navy Reserve, which includes Sailors and Royal Marines, and he conducted a visit and inspection of HMS FLYING FOX, in Brist
Stationed in Leningrad Naval Base, training ship Perekop will head for Bulgaria in April or May 2013 for repairs, a source… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 29, 2012
DCNS and PIRIOU have entered into exclusive negotiations to set up a joint venture specialising in maritime security ships built to civilian shipbuilding standards. The project is part of both companiesʼ growth strategies and will expand their accessible markets. DCNS and PIRIOU aim to leverage thei
This week, Chief of Defence General Tom Middendorp held an introductory visit with the United States’ most senior military officer, General Martin Dempsey, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and met with members of the Atlantic Council think tank in Washington DC. In addition, he opened the
