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Libya: HMS Triumph Strikes Targets in Tripoli
Missiles fired by the Royal Navy and RAF struck targets in Libya’s capital Tripoli last night that are closely involved in the repression of the Libyan people by Colonel Gaddafi’s regime. In conjunction with strikes by other NATO allies, Royal Navy Tomahawk missiles fired from HMS Triumph and Pavewa
US Navy, Coast Guard Arrive in Montevideo
U.S. Navy guided-missile frigates USS Boone (FFG 28) and USS Thach (FFG 43), and U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Escanaba (WMEC 907) arrived in Montevideo, Uruguay, May 13. The ships’ time in port will be spent training with Uruguayan sailors and fostering international bonds in support of the Souther
Portuguese Warship NRP Vasco da Gama Thwarts Pirate Mothership Deployment
During the morning of 13 May, the EU NAVFOR Portuguese warship NRP Vasco da Gama successfully intercepted a Dhow which is suspected of operating as a pirate mothership. The Dhow, whose original crew were being held on board by the suspected pirates as hostages, was attempting to deploy into the Indi
HMCS Charlottetown Returns Fire at Libyan Forces
Sailors aboard a Canadian warship helped thwart an attack by Libyan forces in the port of Misrata, according to NATO, firing back after comi… (cbc) [mappress] Source: cbc, May 13, 2011;
New Zealand: Anzac Class Frigate Successfully Test Fires PHALANX Close-In Weapons System
HMNZS TE MANA has successfully test-fired her Close in Weapons System (CIWS) during exercises in the South China Sea. The CIWS (also known as a Phalanx) is a 6 barreled radar controlled 20mm machine gun that can fire up to 75 rounds of hardened steel bullets a second (4500 per minute). The purpose o
USA: Guided-Missile Destroyer Deploys With George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group
Guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) departed from its homeport of Norfolk, Va. for its deployment as part of George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWB CSG), May 11. The strike group and its nearly 6,000 Sailors, led by the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), i
S. Korea, Us Marines Plan First Joint Exercise on Frontline Island
South Korean and US marines are planning their first joint exercise on a frontline island, officials said Thursday, in an apparent show of f… (hostednews) [mappress] Source: hostednews , May 12, 2011;
Canada: BMT Fleet Technology Appoints Dr Gordon Fleming as President
BMT Fleet Technology Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Gordon Fleming as President. A former Canadian Naval Officer, Gordon has over 30 years of experience in the ae
British Royal Navy Plans to Deploy Plastic Warship to Avoid Triggering Mines
The British Royal Navy has announced its plan to deploy a warship made from plastic to avoid triggering mines. The HMS Ramsey is scheduled t… By Alyangka Francheska (ibtimes) [mappress] Source: ibtimes , May 12, 2011;
NATO, Iranian Forces Thwart Several Pirate Attacks
NATO and Iranian forces patrolling the waters off Somalia have thwarted several recent pirate attacks, including those against… (defenceweb) [mappress] Source: defenceweb, May 12, 2011
Dutch Frigate HNLMS Tromp Arrests Suspected Pirates
On 5 May, the Dutch frigate HNLMS Tromp, at about 10 miles off the Somali coast, arrested a whaler carrying 4 men, possibly pirates. Following the destruction of their boat, the suspects were taken on board the frigate to be interviewed. One day later, the men were dropped off in a dinghy near the [
ASVAB Improvement Course Opens Doors for USS Bataan Sailors
Twelve Sailors aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) graduated from Bataan University, an Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) improvement course May 9. The three-week ASVAB academic skills class was designed to help Sailors improve their knowledge in criti
UK: Royal Navy Ready for Unexpected Global Events
Numerous vessels are taking part in Cougar 11, this summer’s deployment of the Royal Navy’s new Response Force Task Group (RFTG). Consisting of ships, aircraft and personnel held at very high readiness, the RFTG is at the heart of the UK’s ability to react at short notice to unforeseen global events
Spanish Frigate ESPS CANARIAS Leaves EU NAVFOR
ESPS CANARIAS, the Spanish frigate finished as an EU NAVFOR warship after 126 days proudly flying the European Flag. She has conducted a variety of tasks in the force and with a continuous dedication has always been ready for any duties, as well as demonstrating a proactive attitude to face all chal