The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations, Oct. 30. While in the U.S. 5th Fleet, the ARG will support current missions, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. Commanded b
Chinese patrol ships on Tuesday forced Japanese coast guard ships to leave disputable waters around the Senkaku (Diaoyu)… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 1, 2012; Image: blog
Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oct. 29, for a scheduled six-month deployment in the Western Pacific region. Bremerton’s commanding officer, Cmdr. Kaleb Kerr, commented that the ship is in excellent condition, and the crew is m
An Iranian naval task force, comprising the Shaheed Naqdi, a corvette-class vessel, and the Kharg, a supply vessel, headed for Sudan has reached its destination on Monday morning, MNA reported. The overall objective of the visit is extending a message of piece and collaboration on fighting “against
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) returned to Naval Station Mayport from its final deployment, Southern Seas 2012 to Central and South America and the Caribbean, Oct. 30. Underwood, with embarked Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 48 Detachment 3, comp
The Department of the Navy kicked off its third annual Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Conference at the Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel in downtown San Diego, Oct. 29. The goal of the conference is to ensure that Wounded Warriors have the right support when they seek civilian employment after leavi
The U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departed Manila Bay, Republic of the Philippines after a five-day, goodwill port visit Oct. 29. George Washington Sailors were able to enjoy some well-deserved liberty, and also had the opportunity to participate in com
Forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and embarked Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Hong Kong for a scheduled port visit Oct. 29. While in Hong Kong, Sailors and Marines will have the chance to experience the culture, participate in Mor
On the second day of the Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference held in Amsterdam RAI, one of our reporters made an exclusive interview with the project and sales director of MMT SE Mr. Nils Ingvarson. Hereby we are bringing you a part of their conversation. – What do your activities in the subse
HMS Dauntless returned home to Portsmouth yesterday (Tuesday 30) from her maiden deployment circumnavigating the Atlantic Ocean. The ship was met by hundreds of family and friends pleased to see their loved ones after seven months away at sea. The Type 45 destroyer has clocked up 30,000 miles visiti
Launching ceremony of Project 21300 rescue ship Igor Belousov took place at JSC Admiralteyskie Verfi shipyard (St. Petersburg) on Oct 30… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, October 31, 2012; Image: Flot
To maintain security of Winter Olympics 2014 in Sochi, Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs will order an air reconnaissance… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, October 31, 2012; Image: Flot
Navy frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) participated in a community engagement project playing soccer with local children and painting two classrooms for a local school during a port visit Oct. 28 while supporting Operation Martillo. “It was a great opportunity to work with the Costa Rican students and teach
Russian Navy is about to test submarine B-90 Sarov with first Russian-made hydrogen-fueled powerplant by the end of 2012… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, October 31, 2012; Image: Flot
