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Russian Submarine Krasnodar Joins Black Sea Fleet
The latest diesel-electric 636.6 project submarine SSK Krasnodar was put in the service of the Russian Navy at Admiralty Shipyards today, November 5. According to Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Victor Chirkov, Krasnodar is the fourth diesel-electric submarine of the project built by OAO Adm
43 Migrants Sent Back to Cuba
In yet another repatriation, the crew of the US Coast Guard Cutter Kathleen Moore transported 43 Cuban migrants to Bahia de Cabañas, Cuba, on Wednesday. These operations are a result of three separate interdictions at sea in the south Florida Straits. The Coast Guard Cutter Kathleen Moore, along wit
HMAS Leeuwin Charts Waters in Eastern PNG
Australian Navy’s hydrographic survey vessel HMAS Leeuwin (A245) arrived in Port Moresby, in late October for a five week surveying task to chart waters in the eastern part of Papua New Guinea. The proposed survey mission is of Long Reef and Rossel Island. While in Port Moresby Harbour, Leeuwin’s Co
First Patrol in US 6th Fleet Wraps Up for USS Porter
USS Porter (DDG 78), US Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, completed its first forward deployed patrol in U.S. 6th Fleet and returned to Naval Station Rota on November 4. The ship deployed from Naval Station Rota June 29, 2015. While on patrol, Porter conducted several port visits and eng
Germantown to Start Maintenance in Japan
Following a four-month patrol, the US amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) will now start maintenance works in Sasebo, Japan. The vessel returned to its forward-deployed home port on November 4. It will now begin a maintenance availability period to sustain the ship’s readiness postu
USS Key West Takes First Break in Subic Bay, Philippines
The US Navy’s Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) arrived in Subic Bay for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific, Nov. 4. After more than a month at sea, the crew of Key West was very much looking forward to its first stop in Subic Bay. A […]
Patrol Vessel Cazadora to Moor in Malaga, Spain
Spanish patrol vessel Cazadora (P78) will sail into the port of Malaga, Spain, for a visit over the weekend. The vessel will be open to visitors on Saturday and Sunday, and is scheduled to continue its deployment on Monday, November 9. Cazadora is currently deployed on a maritime surveillance missio
German Frigate Ends Operation Sophia Mission
The German frigate FGS Schleswig-Holstein concluded its mission as part of the EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia’s Task Force. The vessel set sail back home on October 31, after spending 122 days deployed in the Central Mediterranean Sea. During her 4 months on task, the German frigate conducted more th
HMAS Sheean Back from South East Asian Mission
Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class Submarine HMAS Sheean returned from her South East Asian Deployment. According to social media, the vessel wrapped up her mission and returned home to HMAS Stirling. HMAS Sheean is the fifth Collins Class Submarine built by the ASC in Adelaide, Australia. Sheean
US NCIS Supports HMAS Melbourne’s Ops
United States Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) took a chance to bring a special brand of law enforcement to Her Majesty’s Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne while on patrol in the Arabian Sea. Special Agent Patrick Price, of the NCIS, was assigned to Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) and ac
Australian, French Ships Meet in South China Sea
As part of a Royal Australian Navy Task Group deployment to North and South East Asia, HMA Ships Arunta, Stuart and Sirius have rendezvoused with the French frigate FNS Vendemiaire in South China Sea. Following port visits to Zhanjiang, China, by HMA Ships Arunta and Stuart and Da Nang, Vietnam, by
Op Atalanta Warships Train with Seychelles Forces
Operation Atalanta warships, ESPS Meteoro and HNLMS Groningen, carried out training with the Seychelles Air Force, Coast Guard and Marine Police during their port visit to Port Victoria on Friday, October 30. The busy day of training started with ESPS Meteoro welcoming the Seychelles Air Force on bo
Australian, Chinese Navies Practice Skills
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) conducted a port visit and naval exercise with the People’s Liberation Army – Navy (PLA-N) in Zhanjiang, China from October 31 to November 2. The port visit by HMA Ships Stuart and Arunta to Zhanjiang included a combined planning session for the exercise, official fun
USCG Brings 85 Migrants Back to Cuba
The crews of the US Coast Guard Cutters Kathleen Moore and Marlin repatriated 85 Cuban migrants to Bahia de Cabañas, Cuba, on Sunday. These repatriations are a result of seven separate interdictions at sea in the south Florida Straits. In fiscal year 2015, 4,462 Cuban migrants attempted to illegally