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Republic of Korea Navy commissions 2nd Daegu-class frigate
The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) has commissioned ROKS Gyeongnam (FFG-819), the second of eight Daegu-class guided missile frigates.
Singapore Navy decommissions final two Fearless-class patrol vessels
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has decommissioned the final two Fearless-class patrol vessels (PVs) RSS Freedom and RSS Gallant at a sunset ceremony at Tuas Naval Base held on 11 December.
South Korea launches 2nd KSS-III submarine
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has launched the Republic of Korea Navy’s second 3000-ton KSS-III submarine.
US, Japan, Australia conduct drills in South China Sea
Vessels belonging to the US, Japanese and Australian navies gathered in the South China Sea for trilateral naval exercises.
Japan launches, names new diesel-electric attack submarine
Taigei, a first unit in the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force’s (JMSDF) new class of attack submarines, has been launched and named in Japan.
Philippine Navy ship on lockdown after coronavirus outbreak onboard
The Philippine Navy’s Rizal-class patrol corvette BRP Quezon (PS-70) has been placed on lockdown due to a recent coronavirus outbreak on board the ship, the Philippine News Agency said.
Indian Coast Guard’s newest FPV commissioned in Kolkata
The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned ICGS Kanaklata Barua (226), its newest Flight II Rajshree-class fast patrol vessel (FPV).
Sri Lanka, Indian navies battle fire on board tanker off Sri Lanka coast
The Sri Lanka Navy and the Indian Navy are jointly working to put out the fire onboard a tanker off the coast of Sri Lanka, assisted by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, Sri Lanka Airforce and the Indian Coast Guard.
Philippine Navy’s brand new frigate departs for RIMPAC 2020
The Philippine Navy held a simple send-off ceremony at Alava Wharf, SBMA, Zambales on July 29, 2020, for its contingent that will participate in the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise, the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Australia, Japan, U.S. hold joint naval drill in Philippine Sea
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Australian Defense Force (ADF), and the US Navy’s Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group began a trilateral exercise in the Philippine Sea on July 19.
Philippine Navy commissions Jose Rizal frigate
The Philippine Navy has commissioned its first purpose-built frigate, BRP Jose Rizal (FF150).
Royal New Zealand Navy takes delivery of new tanker
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has delivered HMNZS Aotearoa, a new Polar-class logistics support vessel, to the Royal New Zealand Navy.
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Indian Navy ships to repatriate nationals stranded abroad
The Indian Navy has launched Operation Samudra Setu — meaning Sea Bridge — as part of the national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas amid the coronavirus pandemic. Amphibious transport dock INS Jalashwa sailed to the Maldives to evacuate stranded Indian nationals. The ship arrived a