The flagship of the EU Naval Force, ITS Andrea Doria, has completed her visit to Dubai. The Italian Navy destroyer was in port to participate in the UAE counter-piracy week between Monday 27 and Friday 31 October. The warship hosted a number of official events, including a visit by the Deputy Secret
Rolls-Royce Exhibits Naval Defence Propulsion and System Solutions at Euronaval Under the brand MTU, Rolls-Royce will be presenting propulsion and system solutions for the naval defence and marine sectors at the Euronaval exhibition in Paris from 27 to 31 October (Hall B2, Stand F38). Hull Misses th
The flagship of the EU Naval Force, ITS Andrea Doria, is visiting Dubai in support of the UAE Counter-Piracy Week. The UAE Counter-Piracy Week begins with the working groups and plenary session of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS), which is currently chaired by the Europea
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) arrived in Duqm, Oman for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 21. This is the first time that Duqm, Oman has hosted an aircraft carrier. This port visit was designed to test the capability of the port to handle an aircraft carrier and provides the opportunity to strengthen the
USS Milius to Deploy to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans The guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) is scheduled to depart Oct. 20 on an independent deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. Sweden Still Investigating Missing Submarine The Swedish Naval Forces have spent the we
The Russian Navy’s frigate Yaroslav Mudry 727 has left the Port of Karachi, Pakistan and is now sailing towards the Pacific Ocean. The Neustrashimy class vessel, part of the Baltic Fleet, was visiting the main naval base of Pakistan from October 16. During the visit, the Russian and Pakistan navies
Guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) departed Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 13, following a scheduled four-day port visit. During the visit, Sailors experienced the local culture and took advantage of tours provided by Morale Welfare and Recreation. One of the tours offered during
NRF Warships to Test Rapid Response Readiness A large fleet of warships from NATO’s Response Force (NRF) sailed from ports across Europe yesterday to take part in the maritime component of Exercise NOBLE JUSTIFICATION in the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, which will encompass the anti submari
The Royal Navy visited Muscat, Oman, onboard its type 23 Frigate HMS Northumberland, which is currently operating in the Gulf region and off the Horn of Africa as part of the United Kingdom’s enduring commitment to maritime security in the region. Taking time out from a busy deployment, the Ship’s C
HMAS Toowoomba’s Mark 54 five-inch Gun Maintainers or “Gun Busters” have conducted maintenance work on this key weapon system to keep it fully functional and ready to defend the ship from incoming threats. This kind of work is usually heavy, greasy, and very hot, particularly when deployed in the Mi
On 16th October 2014 the European Union Naval Force flagship, ITS Andrea Doria and Japanese Navy warship, JS Takanami, which is currently deployed with Combined Maritime Force CTF151, carried out a counter-piracy exercise at sea in the Gulf of Aden. Exercises such as this help to strengthen the coop
Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd (ST Marine), the marine arm of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering), held the naming ceremony for the first Patrol Vessel (PV) built for Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) on 14 October. The Guest-of-Honour was H.E. Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harub Al Busaidi
