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Spyros M Polemis Calls for More Navy Forces in Indian Ocean
Governments have ceded control of the Indian Ocean to pirates and the small deployment of naval forces to the region is like putting a band-aid on a gaping wound – so says ICS Chairman Spyros M Polemis. And in a damning indictment of western governments, Mr Polemis will controversially suggest they
India: Navy Installs Anti-Piracy Device on Warships
With piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the Somali reaching alarming proportions, the Indian Navy, which has been in action against the… (siliconindia) [mappress] Source: siliconindia, September 29, 2011
Iranian Navy Plans to Deploy Vessels in Atlantic Ocean Near US Sea Borders
The Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the Navy plans to deploy vessels in the Atlantic Ocean near the US sea borders. “Just like the global hegemony that is present near our marine borders, we … also plan to establish a strong presence near US marine borders,” IRNA quoted S
Japan: Essex Amphibious Ready Group Departs for Western Pacific Patrol
Ships of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) departed Sasebo, Japan Sept. 21 to begin a patrol of the Western Pacific region. During the patrol, Essex ARG will embark and work with elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to complete an amphibious integration training and c
Thailand: Defence Minister Rejects Navy’s Plan to Buy Six Submarines
Defence Minister Yutthasak Sasiprapa has rejected the navy’s plan to pay 7.5 billion baht for six used submarines from Germany and questione… (bangkokpost) [mappress] Source: bangkokpost, September 20, 2011;
North Korea Starts Submarine Exercises
North Korea has started submarine exercises earlier than usual this year and South Korea and the US are drawing up a plan to hit back at any… (channelnewsasia) [mappress] Source: channelnewsasia, September 19, 2011;
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Holds Change of Command Ceremony
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) held a change of command Sept. 9. Rear Adm. Bill McQuilkin relieved Rear Adm. Pete Gumataotao during a ceremony held at Collier Field House. McQuilkin previously served in Washington D.C. as chief of staff for the Strategy and Policy division on the staff of
US Warship Arrives in Port Louis, Mauritius
USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) arrived in Port Louis, Mauritius, for an 8-day goodwill port visit as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) East’s hub, Sept. 5. APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, US Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening
British,Kenyan Warships Tackle Safety at Sea in Indian Ocean
Fresh from a recent exercise between British and Kenyan warships, one of the Navy’s most senior officers east of Suez headed to Nairobi to discuss tackling crime in the troubled waters of the Indian Ocean. Cdre John Clink, who has recently taken over command of the international Combined Task Force
Two Sattahip-Based Naval Vessels Rescue Thai Cargo Ship
Two Sattahip-based naval vessels on an anti-piracy mission off Somalia rescued a Thai cargo ship from being hijacked in the Gulf of Aden… By Patcharapol Panrak (pattayamail) [mappress] Source: pattayamail, September 2, 2011;
USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Concludes Summer Patrol
More than 1,200 Sailors and Marines from USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), embarked 7th Fleet staff, and Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Pacific (FASTPAC) returned to the ship’s forward-deployed port of Yokosuka, Japan on Aug. 29, completing a two and a half-month deployment throughout the Pacific Ocean. B
Navies Complete Sea Phase of CARAT Singapore 2011
U.S. and Singaporean Sailors completed the at-sea portion of the 17th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2011 Aug. 26 following six days of underway training. The guided missile destroyers USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), the fast attack submarine
Indian Navy Commissions INS Karuva
INS Karuva, the tenth indigenously built Fast Attack Craft (FAC) of the Indian Navy was commissioned by Air Marshal KJ Mathews, Commander-in-Chief, Strategic Forces Command at the Naval Base here today, 25 Aug 11, at a colourful ceremony. Vice Admiral Anup Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Ea
China to Buy Russian Cruise Missiles
American research center Heritage Foundation published an article saying that China is interested in procurement of Russian cruise missiles Club to equip Type 93 nuclear-powered submarines, as well as Type 041 and Kilo-class submarines (two latter are supplied by Russia). It is also said in the arti