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Saab Seaeye to deliver Sea Wasp ROV to Dutch Navy
Saab Seaeye, a subsidiary of Saab Underwater Systems AB, has received an order from the Dutch Defence Material Organisation (DMO) for deliveries of the Sea Wasp underwater vehicle system. As informed, the Sea Wasp systems to be delivered will be used by the Dutch Navy. With a base weight of only 75
Kongsberg to supply Finnish Navy corvettes with ASW and diver detection sonars
Norwegian marine technology company Kongsberg has been selected to deliver its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and diver detection sonars for the Pohjanmaa-class corvettes currently being developed by the Finnish Navy under its Squadron 2020 project. Kongsberg Maritime AS, Sensor & Robotics has signed
France: 2,000 sailors evacuated from aircraft carrier after dozens test positive for coronavirus
Several dozen coronavirus cases have been confirmed on the French Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91) which arrived in its homeport Toulon on April 12. As informed by the French Ministry of Armed Forces, around 50 sailors tested positive for COVID-19. Upon the ship’s arri
First sailor on coronavirus-hit aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt dies
A sailor infected with COVID-19 aboard the US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) passed away, the navy confirmed. The sailor was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the US Naval Hospital Guam on April 9 and died of coronavirus-related complications on April 13. He has b
Coronavirus cases on USS Theodore Roosevelt surge to almost 600
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases on board the US Navy’s Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) has neared the 600-mark, the navy revealed. As of April 12, 92 percent of the USS Theodore Roosevelt crewmembers had been tested for COVID-19, with 585 posit
Eastern Shipbuilding to build second offshore patrol cutter for USCG
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has modified its contract with Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) to begin construction of the second offshore patrol cutter (OPC) and acquire long lead-time material (LLTM) for the third OPC. As informed, the second OPC, to be named Chase, is slated for delivery in 2023. The
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Philippine Coast Guard’s new aluminum OPV arrives home
Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301), Philippine Coast Guard’s new aluminum hull offshore patrol vessel (OPV), arrived at the Manila Bay Anchorage Area on April 7. The newbuild was welcomed by Airbus helicopter 1452, fixed wing aircraft, PCG Islander 251, multi-role response vessels BRP Tubbataha and BRP Mala
HII starts fabrication of new US destroyer Ted Stevens
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division officially began fabrication of the US Navy’s new Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) on April 6. The start of fabrication signifies the first 100 tons of steel have been cut. “As we begin this important milestone
TKMS: Egyptian Navy takes delivery of third Type 209 submarine
German shipbuilder and submarine specialist thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has handed over S43, a third of four Type 209/1400 submarines, to the Navy of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Following the very strict coronavirus prevention measures at the shipyard, the handover took place in Kiel on April 9 with
US Navy exercises option for additional two Navajo-class ships
Gulf Island Fabrication has been awarded a contract for the construction of two additional Navajo-class towing, salvage and rescue ships (T-ATS) for the US Navy. This represents the navy’s execution of its fourth and fifth options for Gulf Island’s construction of five T-ATS vessels that will be bui
Philly Shipyard wins deal to build US national security multi-mission vessels
Philadelphia-based Philly Shipyard has been awarded an initial USD 630 million contract to construct the newest class of US training ship, the national security multi-mission vessel (NSMV). As informed, the shipyard will construct up to five new ships to provide maritime training for America’s futur
HMS Audacious reaches home base
HMS Audacious, the fourth of seven Astute-class submarines of the Royal Navy, has arrived at her new home at HM Naval Base Clyde. The new submarine and her 98-strong crew arrived at the Naval Base in Argyll and Bute on April 7, flying the White Ensign after sailing from BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furn
Acting secretary of US Navy resigns after insulting fired aircraft carrier captain
Thomas Modly, Acting Secretary of the US Navy, resigned on April 7 after insulting Capt. Brett E. Crozier, the former commander of the coronavirus-hit aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. The resignation comes after Modly called the ousted commander Crozier “naive and stupid” in a speech address