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Minex Concludes Its Biggest Project with VARD Group
Minex, a Romanian company which specializes in providing integrated solutions for surface treatment, plate and profiles processing, and for related areas, recently completed its biggest ever project in cooperation with VARD Group. The company started collaboration with VARD Group 15 years ago when
USS North Carolina Returns to Home Base
The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777), returned home to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a deployment to the Western Pacific region, June 19. North Carolina Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Richard Rhinehart, said he is proud of his Sailors and their hard work. “Co
BALTOPS 2014 Concludes in Germany
Forces participating in Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014, including the U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC20), arrived in Kiel, Germany, June 20 after the successful completion of BALTOPS 2014. “Coming together for BALTOPS was like climbing a mountain, we have come to
Australian Chief of Navy Inspects New Officers
One hundred naval officers graduated this week from the Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell, concluding 20 weeks’ initial training for the 77 men and 23 women. The graduating class was reviewed by the outgoing Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs. The new officers will now move to spec
Montenegro Continues Support to EU Naval Force HQ
Lieutenant Commander Zeljko Pekovic has become the second naval officer from Montenegro to serve at the EU Naval Force Operational Headquarters in Northwood, UK. Lieutenant Commander Pekovic will be stationed in the Headquarters until June 2015. Montenegro started providing a military officer to t
Australian Customs Gets New Vessel
The latest addition to Australian Customs and Border Protection Service’s marine fleet was at Victoria Quay today for its naming ceremony. ACV Thaiyak is a purpose-built vessel with advanced surveillance technology and capability to operate at sea for up to three months without support. It will be
Pacific Partnership 2014 Starts
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s JS Kunisaki (LST 4003), carrying a multinational crew of U.S., Australian and Japanese personnel, arrived in Sihanoukville June 19 for Pacific Partnership 2014. The Deputy Commander of Ream Naval Base in Preah Sihanouk province, Royal Cambodian Navy Rear Adm
Earl Industries to Undertake USS Tornado Works
Earl Industries, LLC, doing business as General Dynamics NASSCO Mayport, Jacksonville, Florida, is being awarded a $19,8 million firm-fixed-price contract for docking phased maintenance availability to include drydocking, hull plating replacement, propulsion engine removal and habitability work onbo
FS Floréal Wraps Up Another Counter-Piracy Operation
After two months of contributing to the European Union’s fight against Somali piracy in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden, French warship FS Floréal is sailing towards her home port on La Réunion, which is a French territory in the Indian Ocean. This is the fifth time that FS Floréal has participa
Sea Floor Survey Begins in Search for Missing MH370
According to the Australian Joint Agency Coordination Centre (JACC), the Australian contracted survey vessel Fugro Equator has commenced operations in a defined search area, joining Chinese PLA-Navy ship Zhu Kezhen in undertaking survey activities. Under the direction of the Australian Transport S
Pacific Services Wins Australian Navy’s Canberra-Class LHD Contract
Australian Department of Defence has engaged an Indigenous-owned enterprise to deliver a project worth up to $6 million supporting Navy’s Canberra class amphibious assault ships, in what is a first for a Commonwealth Government construction contract. Minister for Defence David Johnston and Parliam
Australia Presents New Pacific Patrol Boat Program
A new $2 billion Pacific Patrol Boat (PPB) Program unveiled on June 17 by Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop and Defence Minister David Johnston aims to significantly strengthen security in the region. “The Pacific Patrol Boat Program is an important pillar of the Australian Gove
SECNAV Pays Visit to NAS Sigonella
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus met with Sailors stationed here as well as Marines assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Africa, June 17, during an all hands call. During the gathering, Mabus addressed current world events, the defense budget and manning. “To the Marin
Chinese Military Delegation Visits EU Naval Force Operational HQ
Earlier today the Operational Commander of the EU Naval Force, Rear Admiral Bob Tarrant, welcomed the Defence Advisor to the People’s Republic of China Delegation to the European Union, Major General Luo Wei and his Deputy, Senior Colonel Qiu Yi, to the Operational Headquarters in Northwood. Durin