Amphibious & Support Ships
UNDP, Partners Announce Collaboration to Rebuild Somalia, Curb Piracy
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced plans to collaborate, along with Shell, BP, Maersk, Stena NYK and “K” Line with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support job creation and skill development projects in Somalia. The industry partners will provide funding of US$ 1 million to the UN
Gunners Assigned to HMS Richmond Share Their Knowledge with Army Personnel
The gunners of Portsmouth frigate, HMS Richmond shared their knowledge with their soldiering counterparts when they hosted 30 members of the Army Joint Tactical Targeting course. The tactical targeting course trains specialist Army personnel from both the UK and overseas to operate in close liaison
HSV Swift Wraps Up 10-Month Deployment to Europe and Africa
Military Sealift Command-chartered HSV Swift (HSV 2) completed a nearly 10-month deployment to the Europe and Africa areas of responsibility Jan. 31. During that time, Swift and her crew of contract mariners and a U.S. Navy detachment conducted 38 port visits to Africa and 15 to Europe, circumnaviga
VIDEO: Spanish Aircraft Carrier ‘Principe de Asturias’ to Conclude Her Operational Life
His Royal Highness the Prince of Asturias, accompanied by Minister of Defence, the Chief of Staff of the Spanish Navy and other military authorities attended on Wednesday the official farewell ceremony at Rota naval base to the aircraft carrier ‘Principe de Asturias’, which is to be decommissioned a
UK: Royal Navy Marks Queen’s Accession to Throne
The Royal Navy marked, on Wednesday, anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne by flying pennants the length of one of its most versatile warships in Plymouth. The amphibious command and control ship HMS Bulwark which can carry tanks and troops to land ashore, flew the flags from bow to ste
Britain’s Gulf Minehunting Force Form Up to Greet Their New Commander
The crews of the Royal Navy’s four Gulf minehunters filed off their ships and on to the jetty in Bahrain to greet their new commander. More than 150 sailors – from HM Ships Atherstone, Quorn, Shoreham and Ramsey – plus specialist engineers and the Mine Warfare Battle Staff formed up for a ‘clear low
UK: Reservists Raise Awareness of Their Role in Navy
The Reservists from HMS King Alfred, the South East’s Royal Navy Reserve Unit, took their bosses on a tour of HMS Dauntless to raise awareness and understanding of the important work that Reservists carry out when at sea in a support capacity. The visit took place during a break in the Type 45 class
NATO Delegates Get First-Hand Experience of HMS Monmouth’s Gulf Operations
Politicians from across Europe have visited HMS Monmouth to see how the Black Duke is helping to keep the waters of the Gulf safe. The Plymouth-based frigate, approaching the half-way point in her deployment to the Gulf, was visited by 25 MPs from 11 countries who serve on the Transatlantic Defence
Spanish Replenishment Oiler ESPS Cantabria Demonstrates Her Versatility
The last two weeks of January have been a busy period for ESPS Cantabria (CMDR J.L. Nieto) and her embarked RAN DET. Having successfully navigated the Suez Canal, Cantabria entered the Gulf of Aden (GoA) area of operations. Cantabria conducted Replenishment at Sea (RAS) activities in support of EUNA
VIDEO: HMS QE Photographed in Build (UK)
Photographers in Rosyth have captured the scale of the Navy’s future flagship with stunning images of work on HMS Queen Elizabeth. The 65,000-tonne carrier, due to be launched next year, is nearing completion – outwardly at least – in a huge dry dock in Rosyth on the Forth. Sparks fly as a welder to
UK Marines Aboard HMS Monmouth Clock Up Bike Miles to Help Green Berets
Royal Marines on HMS Monmouth are cycling around the clock for up to ten days to help fellow green berets. The commandos – who provide the sharp sword of the Plymouth frigate’s boarding team on patrol in the Gulf – intend to clock up 4,825 miles exactly. That’s the distance from their base at 43 [&h
STX Lays Keel for First Mistral Class Amphibious Assault Ship for Russia
The first Mistral class amphibious assault ship for Russia was laid down on February, 1st at the STX shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, the Russian Embassy in… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, February 4 2013
Top News of the Week of Jan 28 – Feb 2, 2013
Commanding Officer of USS Pasadena Relieved of Duty Rear Adm. Rick Breckenridge, Commander, Submarine Group 2, relieved Cmdr. Luis Molina, commanding officer of USS Pasadena (SSN 752) on Jan. 25 due to loss of confidence in executing his duties as the submarine’s commanding officer. USA: Gerald
UK MoD Confirms Order of Cox Powertrain Advanced Engine Concept
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed its order for the next prototype stage of development of a revolutionary high performance, lightweight diesel engine intended for marine outboard applications on the fast, rigid inflatable boats used by the Royal Navy. The Cox Powertrain engine concept