Amphibious & Support Ships
Most Read News, November 03 – 09, 2014
USS Jimmy Carter Propulsion Deal Goes to DRS Technologies DRS Power & Control Technologies is being awarded a $17,9 million modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the accomplishment of the redesign of the advanced secondary propulsion unit motor con
USS Pioneer Holds Change of Command
US Navy’s Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) conducted a change of command ceremony November 5. LCDR Bobby J. Rowden relieved LCDR Todd B. Penrod as commanding officer of USS Pioneer. Capt. Mike Dowling, Commodore, Naval Mine Countermeasures Squadron Seven (MCMRON 7), presen
Yaroslav Mudry, Cola Arrive in Jakarta, Indonesia
Russian Navy’s Baltic Fleet (BF) frigate “Yaroslav Mudry” (727), along with the tanker “Cola”, arrived on a business call at the port of Jakarta, Indonesia. With the task of providing security for civilian shipping in the Indian Ocean, the Neustrashimy class frigate and the tanker will stay in port
Philippine Navy and Air Force Hold Joint Drills
Aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Philippine Navy (PN) and Philippine Air Force (PAF) in combined maritime operations, the annual interoperability exercise between the two forces codenamed “Dagit” formally began in Cavite City, Philippines, on Monday in an opening ceremony headed by the Phi
USS Peleliu Docks in Changi Naval Base, Singapore
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) pulled into Changi Naval Base for a scheduled port call following completion of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2015. Capt. Paul C. Spedero, Peleliu’s commanding officer said: Peleliu and my crew are prepared for any operational tasking that we m
Russian Naval Ship Moskva Leaves Singapore
The Russian Naval Ship “Moskva” left Singapore after a short port replenishment visit. The Black Sea Fleet vessel continues to perform its tasks in the Pacific Ocean after it replenished its stocks and the crew rested. During its transition of the South China Sea the vessel will conduct different ex
Top News of the Week Oct 27 – Nov 2, 2014
Rolls-Royce Exhibits Naval Defence Propulsion and System Solutions at Euronaval Under the brand MTU, Rolls-Royce will be presenting propulsion and system solutions for the naval defence and marine sectors at the Euronaval exhibition in Paris from 27 to 31 October (Hall B2, Stand F38). Hull Misses th
Sri Lanka Navy Commander Travels to India
Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera, is currently on an official visit to India from 26 to 30 October 2014. The visiting Chief was accorded a Guard of Honour on his arrival at the South Block. He thereafter called on the CNS, Admiral RK Dhowan and is scheduled to meet offic
Yaroslav Mudry Leaves Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Neustrashimy class frigate “Yaroslav Mudry” (727) of the Russian Navy’s Baltic Fleet (BF), along with the tanker “Cola”, departed port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, yesterday. During the visit the sailors of the frigate conducted replenishment as well as technical inspection of the vessel. Yaroslav Mudry i
Russian Navy’s Warship Enters Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Russian Naval Ship “Moskva” arrived at the port of Colombo on 23rd October 2014 on a replenishment and goodwill visit. The ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions on her arrival. To coincide with the ship’s visit, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentia
US Navy Strengthens Bonds with Philippines and Japan
Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) participated in a training evolution with Philippine navy frigate Gregorio Del Pilar (PF 15) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Sazanami (DD 113) Oct. 22. During the evolution, the ships conducted several drills in
ONR, SPAWAR Support Maritime RobotX Challenge
Sailors and civilian personnel from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) journeyed to Singapore to support the inaugural Maritime RobotX Challenge, Oct. 24-26. The event is sponsored by ONR and organized by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Syste
Top News of the Week of Oct 13 – 19, 2014
NRF Warships to Test Rapid Response Readiness A large fleet of warships from NATO’s Response Force (NRF) sailed from ports across Europe yesterday to take part in the maritime component of Exercise NOBLE JUSTIFICATION in the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, which will encompass the anti submari
LCAC Displays Versatility during PHIBLEX 15
Expeditionary Survey Vessels (ESV), assigned to the Fleet Survey Team (FST), launched from a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) for the first time Oct. 9 during Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX 15). The ESVs were launched from LCAC 29, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, in the Sulu Sea. They we