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MARAD issues RFP for new class of multi-mission vessels
The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released a request for proposal (RFP) seeking a shipbuilder for the delivery of a new class of training ships referred to as a National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV). The vessel construction manager (VCM) selected by MARAD will contract with a qualif
HMS Queen Elizabeth welcomes US Navy heavyweights on flight trials
After welcoming her first F-35B fighter jets on the flight deck as part of first-of-class flight trials, the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth recently welcomed two US Navy helicopter heavyweights on the deck. The first to land was the United States Navy’s biggest helicopter – the MH-5
Commercial tanker fuels HMAS Canberra with F44 for the 1st time
Double hull oil tanker Manning has fueled a landing helicopter dock of the Royal Australian Navy with naval aviation fuel (F44) by self-propelled water fuel lighter for the first time. In a recent trial, HMAS Canberra maneuvered into position between Clark Island and the Garden Island Heritage cente
US Navy approves first metal 3D printed part for shipboard use
The US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced on Thursday it approved the first metal part created by additive manufacturing (AM) for shipboard installation. A prototype drain strainer orifice (DSO) assembly will be installed on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in fiscal year 2019 for a one-year t
USS Ross becomes 1st US Navy ship to visit Israel’s Ashdod in almost twenty years
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) has become the first US Navy ship to visit Israeli port of Ashdod in nineteen years. USS Ross arrived in Ashdod on October 8, 2018, for a scheduled port visit. As other navy ships usually call the port of Haifa when visiting the country,
US Coast Guard orders further 7 OTH-IV cutter boats
The US Coast Guard has awarded Bremerton-based SAFE Boats International LLC a $2.74 million contract for the delivery of seven over the horizon IV (OTH-IV) cutter boats. The orders include trailers and familiarization training. According to the Coast Guard, this order brings the total number of OTH-
Future USS Thomas Hudner heads for commissioning site
The US Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) left the pier at Bath Iron Works (BIW) on October 10 for open sea, General Dynamics Marine Systems said. The newbuilding headed for Boston where she will be commissioned on December 1 into the navy fleet. Launched in April 20
Industry team submits proposal for Australian LHD maintenance
An industry team composed of BAE Systems, Atlantic & Peninsula Australia, Saab Australia and Navantia Australia has submitted a bid to the Australian government to provide sustainment and support for the Canberra-class landing helicopter dock ships (LHD). Also included in the bid are support for the
Finland hosting over 40 vessels for exercise Northern Coasts
Finland will be hosting a total of 4,000 personnel and over 40 vessels for this year’s edition of the Baltic Sea drill Northern Coasts 2018 (NOCO). This will be the third time Finland is hosting the German Navy-led international exercise. According to the Finnish defense ministry, NOCO18 will involv
Indian corvette, aircraft reach Belawan for 32nd IND-INDO CORPAT
The Indian Navy’s Kora-class missile corvette INS Kulish (P63) and naval maritime patrol aircraft Dornier entered Belawan harbor in Indonesia for the opening ceremony of the 32nd edition of India – Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT). The coordinated patrol starts October 11 and is schedu
Australian Navy starts trials of new corrosion-resistant coating
The Royal Australian Navy has begun trials of a new corrosion-resistant coating that reduces the build-up of algae and barnacles on ship hydraulic components. HMAS Canberra, one of the Royal Australian Navy landing helicopter dock ships, is now testing the coating. Researchers from Swinburne Univers
US Navy’s AN/SPY-6(V) radar tracks ballistic missile through intercept
The AN/SPY-6(V) radar under development for the US Navy achieved a new milestone recently tracking a ballistic missile through intercept for the first time. According to Raytheon, which is in charge of development and delivery of the new system, the radar detected, acquired and tracked multiple targ
US aircraft carrier and Japanese helicopter destroyer train in Philippine Sea
US Navy aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) met up with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) helicopter destroyer JS Izumo (DDH 183) in the Philippine Sea for two days of maritime operations during a cooperative deployment on October 9 and 10. During the cooperative deployment, the Ronald R
USS Harry S Truman joining largest NATO exercise Trident Juncture
US Navy aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) will be joining the largest NATO exercise which is set to take place in Norway later this month. This is likely the first time an aircraft carrier will be taking part in Trident Juncture – an exercise whose 2018 edition is often referred to as on