The Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter Midgett has returned home from a patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. A highlight of the voyage was the… By Dave Meyer (kplu) [mappress] Source: kplu,March 4, 2011;
The Naval Shipyard Gdynia (SMW) will build French submarines for the Polish navy, wyborcza.pl reports… (wbj) [mappress] Source: wbj,March 3, 2011;
Russia estimates a contract with France on the construction of four Mistral class helicopter carriers for the Russian Navy to be worth at le… (en.rian) [mappress] Source: en.rian,March 3, 2011;
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been selected to supply a unique replenishment-at-sea (RAS) system to the Royal Navy. It will enable heavier-than-ever loads to be transferred between moving ships, more than doubling the amount of vital supplies which can be moved per transfer. Rol
The Finnish Navy’s first anti-mine vessel is nearing completion at a shipyard in Italy… (hs) [mappress] Source: hs,March 3, 2011;
The U.S. Navy will name an American warship after deceased U.S. Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.), despite protests from the public, which complained… By R. Cort Kirkwood (thenewamerican) [mappress] Source: thenewamerican,March 3, 2011
Bluefin Robotics, a leader in the design and manufacturing of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), is being awarded a $30 million contract modification to exercise option III for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Hull Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Localization Systems (HULS) production systems. The HU
The two Iranian warships that passed through the Suez Canal last month en route to Syria, a move Israel branded “political provocation,” wil… (france24) [mappress] Source: france24,March 3, 2011;
The Sri Lanka Navy will provide technical and physical resources to the Coast Guard Department to strengthen the service, said Navy Commande… (dailynews) [mappress] Source: dailynews,March 3, 2011;
On Tuesday, China formally started the manufacturing of two state-of-the-art fast attack missile crafts for the Pakistan Navy. This aircraft are an addition to a couple of naval frigates which are being built for the strategic partner. The ceremony of the Fast Attack Craft FAC(M) of Pakistan Navy wa
Earl Industries LLC has won a Navy “multi-ship, multi-option” contract to perform all non-nuclear maintenance and modernization work on Nork… By Robert McCabe (peninsulanewschannel) [mappress] Source: peninsulanewschannel,March 2, 2011;
The U.S. is sending a special radar-equipped warship to the Mediterranean Sea next week, the first step in the development of a broad anti-b… (wwlp) [mappress] Source: wwlp,March 2, 2011;
The new midsize range of Wärtsilä waterjet solutions features convenient ‘plug & play’ installation that simplifies the shipyard work. This series features inboard hydraulics, as standard, for ease of maintenance and better economic and environmental performance. Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s le
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected to supply bridge navigation systems for nine new mid-shore patrol vessels to be built for the Canadian Coast Guard. The contract, valued at up to $3 million (USD), was awarded to Northrop Grumman’s Sperry Marine business unit in Canada through its deale
