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Damen lays keel of CSS Den Helder
Romanian Damen Shipyards Galați has performed the keel-laying ceremony on the combat support ship (CSS) Den Helder for the Royal Netherlands Navy.
Iran’s Kharg sank in the Gulf of Oman
Iran Navy’s largest ship, Kharg 431, has sunk after catching fire near the mouth of the Gulf.
France’s FS Forbin destroys supersonic target
The French FS anti-air warfare destroyer (AAWD) Forbin has destroyed one supersonic target with an anti-air missile Aster 30 during exercise At-Sea Demo/Formidable Shield 2021.
Indian Coast Guard’s OPV Sajag commissioned
India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has commissioned the Indian Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel (OPV) Sajag.
Polish Navy tug Przemko leaves shipyard
The last of six tugboats built by Remontowa Shipbuilding for the Polish Navy, H-13 Przemko, has wrapped up its acceptance and delivery protocol.
USS Savannah wraps up acceptance trials for US Navy
The future USS Savannah (LCS 28) has successfully completed acceptance trials in the Gulf of Mexico, Alabama-based shipbuilder Austal said.
USS Gerald R. Ford reviewed for full ship shock trials
U.S. director, operational test and evaluation (DOT&E) Raymond O’Toole has conducted a visual assessment of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) to ensure that the vessel is ready to conduct full ship shock trials (FSST) this summer.
Steadfast returns to homeport after counter-narcotics patrol
U.S. Coast Guard cutter Steadfast has returned to Astoria after a 49-day mission in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, where it seized $33M worth of cocaine.
Two US Sentinel-class cutter newbuilds arrive in Bahrain
U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class fast response cutters (FRCs), USCGC Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141) and Robert Goldman (WPC 1142), arrived at their new homeport onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, on May 25.
ESG hosts keel laying for US Coast Guard’s OPC
Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has hosted the keel-laying ceremony for the U.S. Coast Guard’s future offshore patrol cutter (OPC), USCGC Chase (WMSM-916).
US Navy orders portal jib cranes from Konecranes
Finnish cranes and lifting equipment company Konecranes has received its second portal jib order from the US Navy, worth $43.5 million.
UK launches tender for 3 new Fleet Solid Support ships
On 21 May, UK’s Defence Secretary Ben Wallace launched a competition to build three new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships to provide vital support to Royal Navy operations across the world.
NASSCO begins construction on 4th new US Navy replenishment oiler
On 21 May, General Dynamics NASSCO started construction of the future USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208), the fourth of six vessels for the U.S. Navy’s John Lewis-class (TAO-205) fleet oiler program.
U.S. Navy’s helicopter completes fit check on USS Anchorage
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s MQ-8C Fire Scout has passed the initial fit check aboard the USS Anchorage at Naval Base San Diego.