The Philippines: AGHAM Calls for Naval, Ship-Building Self-Reliance In light of the recent Tubbataha incident, activist scientist group AGHAM or Advocates of Science and Technology for the People called on the Philippine government to build a national ship-building industry that will strengthen the
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced plans to collaborate, along with Shell, BP, Maersk, Stena NYK and “K” Line with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support job creation and skill development projects in Somalia. The industry partners will provide funding of US$ 1 million to the UN
China and Japan engaged in a fresh feud over military movements near a disputed group of uninhabited East China Sea islands, according to Reuters.com. The most recent tension was raised with the alleged aiming of weapons on the part of a Chinese warship, targeting radar on a Japanese vessel situated
On Valentine’s Day next week – February 14 – HMS Illustrious will berth alongside the Cruise Liner Terminal for the start of a five-day visit to Liverpool. The last time the huge Helicopter and Commando carrier visited Liverpool was in 2010 for Fly Navy 100, a celebration of 100 years of naval aviat
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Honorable Ray Mabus, attended a ship naming ceremony in Seattle at the Port of Seattle in front of guests who included the Governor of the State of Washington, Jay Inslee, Feb. 7. USS Washington (SSN 787) is currently under construction in Newport News, Va. “I am
The New Zealand Navy had a major role at Waitangi both on Waitangi Day Wednesday 6 February and the previous day, with Colours ceremonies, a 21 Gun Salute, Beat Retreat, Sunset Ceremony, a Navy Band concert and much more. HMNZS TE MANA was at anchor for the duration. The Navy presence at Waitangi ma
Nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) K-140 Smolensk will be recommissioned into Russian Navy in 2013 after refit, said spokesman of Zvezdochka shipyard… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, February 8, 2013; Image: Ships
USS Port Royal (CG 73), homeported at Pearl Harbor, will participate in the theater anti-submarine warfare (TASW) phase of the Submarine Commander’s Course (SCC) and a task group exercise (TGEX) alongside the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). The exercise will take place off the coast of Oahu Feb. 11-17. A
In light of the recent Tubbataha incident, activist scientist group AGHAM or Advocates of Science and Technology for the People called on the Philippine government to build a national ship-building industry that will strengthen the country’s capacity to protect its own territory and marine resources
Outfitting and inspections are currently in progress at the new U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa (USNHO) facility on Camp Foster, and planning is underway to transfer hospital operations to the new facility in March of 2013. The replacement hospital, located on Camp Foster, will have the same capabilitie
The gunners of Portsmouth frigate, HMS Richmond shared their knowledge with their soldiering counterparts when they hosted 30 members of the Army Joint Tactical Targeting course. The tactical targeting course trains specialist Army personnel from both the UK and overseas to operate in close liaison
Navy divers from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, accompanied by local firefighters and police officers, walked with teachers and students Feb. 6 to raise awareness about drug prevention. The Waipahu Elementary School Drug Free Walk is an annual event held within the Waipahu neighborhood to
Guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) departed Naval Station Norfolk Feb. 7 for a Ballistic Missile Defense deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. The ship will deploy to the European theater
The Navy’s first Joint High-Speed Vessel, USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), is scheduled to visit the Port of St. Petersburg beginning Sunday, Feb. 10. The ship will remain in port until its departure Tuesday afternoon. The port call is primarily a working visit and an opportunity for senior officials and mi
