Sailors from Submarine Group 7 and organizations around the world participated in a Search for Simulated Submarine Casualty Exercise (SMASHEX) at Fleet Activities Yokosuka Aug. 7-8. SMASHEX is a table top exercise to test procedures and practices required in the very unlikely event of a submarine se
In order to facilitate the fishermen engaged in coastal fishing, Naval Divers attached to the Eastern Naval Command placed buoys in the Back Bay in Trincomalee earmarking the area for their exclusive use. The bay, which had once been a hive of activity with traditional fishermen taking the lead, was
USS George Washington Drops Anchor in Brisbane, Australia The U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, arrived to Brisbane, Australia, July 29, for its first port visit of its 2013 patrol. USS George Washington Hosts Reception in Brisbane, Au
The Myanmar Navy Commander-in-Chief, Vice Admiral Thura Thet Swe, on Monday asked for naval arms assistance from India, during his four-day visit to New Delhi, as reported by The New Indian Express. Also, the Commander discussed with Indian Navy Chief Admiral D K Joshi different manners of building
Vice Admiral NN Kumar, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Material, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Navy) arrived Visakhapatnam on Tuesday, 23 Jul 13, on a three day maiden visit to the Eastern Naval Command after assuming office as the Chief of Material. The Flag Officer called on Vice Admiral Anil
VIDEO: USS Independence Shows Off Its Maneuvering Capabilities An American littoral combat ship USS Independence conducted a demonstration of its maneuvering capabilities in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on July 18th 2013. The Philippine Navy Prepares for BRP Alcaraz Arrival The Phili
The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka July 24 for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of approximately 147, Asheville will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest capabilities of the
As an another endeavor under the community development programme, the North Western Naval Command successfully conducted a school health clinic, a field medical clinic and a blood donation campaign under the patronage of the Commander North Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral NKD Nanayakkara. The schoo
On Thursday 11 July, Commodore Jorge Novo Palma, who is the Force Commander embarked in the EU Naval Force’s counter piracy flagship, NRP Álvares Cabral, welcomed on board Rear Admiral Yuan Yubai and a delegation from the Chinese PLA Navy. Rear Admiral Yuan Yubai commands the Chinese PLA Navy’s coun
A Fleet Survey Team (FST) from John C. Stennis Space Center, Miss., embarked on dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), took to the waters of Shoalwater Bay to conduct hydrographic surveys prior to Germantown’s planned amphibious operations, July 15 – 16. Hydrographic surveys provide mission crit
Another page was added to Indo-Mauritius friendship with Indian Navy gifting aircraft spares to the National Coast Guard, at Port Louis, Mauritius on 12 July 13. In a ceremony held onboard INS Sukanya, Mr TP Seetharam, High Commissioner of India to Mauritius handed over three new engines and critica
US Navy Delivers Final 35-Meter Patrol Boat to Iraqi Navy The U.S. Navy delivered the final 35-meter patrol boat (PB 312) to the Iraqi navy at the Umm Qasr naval facility July 5th, after successfully completing reactivation in Bahrain. Saudi Arabia Eyes 30 Mark V Patrol Boats The Defense Security Co
Three Japanese warships arrived in Halifax harbour on July 8th, marking the second visit in two years for Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force. The ships Kashima, Shirayuki and Isoyuki are staying in Halifax until Thursday, July 11. “We are pleased to work with the Consulate General of Japan to welco
Work will begin on the UK Navy’s next-generation tankers in a year’s time after design teams in the UK completed their plans for the four vessels. RFA Tidespring, Tiderace, Tidesurge and Tideforce will provide the Fleet – including the giant future carriers – with fuel, water, spare parts and other
