USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705) arrived at the boat’s new homeport, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 1, after completing a homeport shift from Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 in Guam. City of Corpus Christi, known by the crew for the ship’s motto “For God and Country,” departed Guam April 1
Procurement contract for two French Mistral class assault landing ships for Russian Navy will be signed not earlier than the next year, since its preparation is… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: rusnavy, May 2, 2011;
The warships of the navies of China and Pakistan on escort mission in the Gulf of Aden and the waters off the Somali coast held their first… (pakistantimes) [mappress] Source: pakistantimes, May 2, 2011;
Governor Dannel P. Malloy was pleased to see the U.S. Navy’s announcement awarding a $2.4 million contract for the construction of a replace… [mappress] Source: governor, May 2, 2011;
Iranian Navy has foiled attempts by pirates to hijack an Iranian cargo ship off Pakistan’s southern coasts… (tehrantimes) [mappress] Source: tehrantimes, May 2, 2011;
For the first time since 1989, the U.S. Navy has ordered two fast-attack submarines in a single year, both of which will be built in part at… By Peter Frost (bostonherald) [mappress] Source: , May 1, 2011;
The Iranian Navy dispatched its 14th flotilla of warships to the Gulf of Aden to protect the country’s cargo ships and oil tankers against S… (farsnews) [mappress] Source: farsnews, May 1, 2011;
The slides had been installed aboard the newly-built Mistral Class amphibious assault ship Dixmude and the demonstration was part of the shi… (prlog) [mappress] Source: prlog, April 29, 2011;
Mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger (MCM 1) Sailors completed a series of Anti-terrorism Force Protection drills in the Philippine Sea, April 27. The drills are designed to test the ship’s ability to protect itself from potential threats while at anchor and in overseas ports. In addition to the sh
Guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) returned to San Diego April 27, marking the end to its maiden deployment. During its deployment to the Western Pacific and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility (AOR), Sterett and her crew conducted maritime security operations and participated i
South Korea on Friday launched a new 2,300-ton frigate that will play a central role in naval operations to deal with security threats including those from North Korea. Under the Frigate Experimental program aimed at replacing aging frigates and corvettes with more advanced warships, the Navy is see
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. announced the successful launch of the first in class USCG “Sentinel” Fast Response Cutter (FRC), Bernard C. Webber from its Lockport facility. The announcement was made by Bollinger executive vice president of new construction, Chris Bollinger, “We are pleased to announce
Shipbuilders that want to obtain or retain U.S. Navy work should look to the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program for inspiration, Navy Secret… (aviationweek) [mappress] Source: aviationweek, April 29, 2011;
The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Group (MEU) relieved the Kearsarge ARG and 26th MEU of their duties in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) April 27. The Bataan ARG has assumed responsibilities as Commander, Task Force 62 and will conduct maritime sec
