Amphibious & Support Ships
HMS Ocean Sails from London, UK
Britain’s largest wars hip HMS Ocean has yesterday sailed from London following her success in keeping the capital safe during the Olympic Games. The 21,500 tonne ship provided a very visible presence at Greenwich for the summer, acting as a helipad for aircraft to patrol the skies and as accommodat
HNLMS Rotterdam Organises Medical Clinic at Sea
The Landing Platform Dock HNLMS Rotterdam organised a medical clinic at sea for the inhabitants of 2 Somali villages on the north-eastern coast. Village elders expressed this wish last week during a meeting on the collective fight against piracy. Shortly after sunrise, one of the landing craft, with
UK: RFA Wave Knight Assists in Fishermen Rescue
Two fishermen who fell into the sea after their fishing trawler capsized off Berry Head in Devon yesterday were given immediate first aid by a supply ship to the Royal Navy. Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship, Wave Knight was called to the scene by the Portland Coastguard to assist in the search after anoth
UK: HMS Enterprise Departs on Gulf Deployment
HMS Enterprise has sailed from Falmouth in Cornwall to the Middle East for nine months on operations. The survey ship will be protecting the nation’s interests and contributing to the safety of military and civilian shipping while deployed. While the ship’s primary tasking is military data-gathering
USS Farragut Departs La Rochelle, France
The guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) departed La Rochelle, France, following a four-day visit, Sept. 10. During the visit, Farragut hosted a luncheon and tours for senior civilian and military officials. “It was my pleasure to bring Farragut to La Rochelle for the first visit by a U.S.
BSF Large-Size Replenishment Oiler Returns to Sevastopol, Ukraine
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) large-size replenishment oiler Ivan Bubnov on Sept 7 returned to homebase Sevastopol from the 5-month long deployment… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, September 12, 2012; Image: Sevastopol
Royal Navy’s Ships Prepare to Join Massive Mine Warfare Exercise
Royal Navy warships will join vessels from two dozen other nations in one of the biggest minehunting exercises ever staged in the Middle East next week. Defence Secretary Philip Hammond today committed Britain’ Gulf-based minehunters to the 11-day ‘work-out’ which will be spread across some 2,000 mi
UK Assumes Command of CTF 150
Commodore Tarrant, Royal Navy, relieved Commodore Mukhtar Khan, Pakistan Navy, as Commander Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 (maritime security), during a change of command ceremony conducted by Vice Admiral John W. Miller, Commander U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet / Comma
ANADOLU Shipyard Completes LCT Project of 8 Vessels for Turkish Navy
ANADOLU Shipyard has successfully completed the LCT (Landing Craft Tank) project of 8 vessels for Turkish Navy back in August 2012. On August 28th 2012 Tuesday, TCG Ç-158, the last vessel of the serries was delivered to Turkish Navy with a ceremony. ANADOLU Shipyard is actually proceeding with 8 ves
USS Farragut Arrives in La Rochelle, France
Guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) arrived in La Rochelle, France, for a port visit, Sept. 7. During the visit, Farragut Sailors will have a busy schedule including participating in sporting events against local teams, conducting a community service project, and experiencing the local cu
DSNS Transfers SIGMA Class Frigate to Royal Moroccan Navy
On 8 September 2012, the SIGMA Class Frigate, Allal Ben Abdellah, built by Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) in Vlissingen, was transferred to the Royal Moroccan Navy. For this occasion DSNS had the opportunity to let the ceremony take place in Rotterdam, during the 35th edition of the “World
SMM Direct: Haux-Life-Support Gains GL Certification for Diving Simulator
Manufacturer Haux-Life-Support GmbH has gained GL certification for their Diving Simulator for the Royal Swedish Navy. The simulation system has been certified according to the GL Rules for Underwater Technology – Diving Systems and Diving Simulators. Harald Pauli and Dirk Pohlmann from GL’s Departm
Pacific Fleet Ships Returned to Vladivostok
Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit comprising destroyer Admiral Panteleyev, replenishment oiler Boris Butoma, and ocean-going rescue… [mappress] Source: rusnavy, Septembar 5, 2012
UKHO Introduces New Admiralty Maritime Security Charts Introduced
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) today has announced the introduction of two new Admiralty Maritime Security Charts to cover The Mediterranean (Q6111) and The Persian Gulf (Q6110). The two new paper charts, together with a new online update service, provide a simple, single point of ref