The fourteenth edition of Indo-French naval exercise (VARUNA) concluded on May 2 off Goa. The ten day long exercise commenced on April 23 and included both a harbour and sea phase. Aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle represented the French Navy, along with two destroyers Chevalier Paul and Jean de Vi
An MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aircraft system from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 performs ground turns aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3). The operation was carried out on May 1, while the vessel was in the South China Sea. Fort Worth is on a 16-month rotational dep
The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) stopped in Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines, May 4 to resupply and refuel before continuing routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. This is the first stop in the Philippines for Fort Worth, which is currently on her maide
A Hydrography Vessel of the Indonesian Navy, KRI Rigel (993), paid a three day visit to Kochi from April 29 to May 2. When the vessel arrived in port, the Commanding Officer, KRI Rigel Lt Cdr Muhammad Wirda Prayogo called on Rear Admiral RB Pandit, Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command. Various pro
Sri Lanka Naval personnel attached to SLNS Buwaneka of the North Central Naval Command arrested 5 persons suspected of illegal fishing on April 29. According to the officials, the persons were engaged in illegal activities in the seas off Thalaimannar in Mannar. The arrested persons were handed over
The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) departed its maintenance and logistics hub in Singapore April 30, after a five-day preventative maintenance availability (PMAV) and a two-week long repair availability (RAV). The RAV was the first extended maintenance availability for the ship during i
French Navy’s stealth frigate Aconit is taking a rest in the Port Klang Cruise Centre, Pulau Indah. The vessel departed Toulon, France, on March 5 and sailed into Pulau Indah on April 22 for a week-long visit. Aconit will continue its deployment tomorrow. According to The Star Online, the visit is p
A Sri Lankan delegation, which included the Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy, Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera and senior SLN officers, visited the USS Carl Vinson (CVN90), a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, on April 19. The ship was returning to her home port after deployment
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) arrived in Hong Kong, April 24, for a port visit during the ship’s maiden deployment. Michael Murphy will spend several days in the city promoting international relations and cultural experiences within the local community
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) held a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the ship April 24. Capt. Jeffrey A. Ward relieved Capt. Murray J. Tynch at the ceremony. Since assuming command of Bonhomme Richard in Oct. 2013, Tynch led the crew throu
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka April 22, for a port visit during its deployment to the Western Pacific. This was the first port visit for Oklahoma City’s crew during its current deployment. Oklahoma City is the second U.S.
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has selected the Falcon 2000 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) proposed by Dassault Aviation to enhance its operational fleet. The Falcon 2000 MSA, based on a Falcon 2000 LXS (range 4000 NM), is designed for a broad range of missions including maritime surveillance, pi
In a closely coordinated operation undertaken by the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard, a boat carrying a large quantity of narcotics was apprehended in international waters, off the coast of Gujarat on April 20. The operation also resulted in the apprehension of eight Pakistani nationals manning t
U.S. Pacific Command Fleet Master Chief Mark Rudes visited Singapore for a Senior Enlisted Leaders (SEL) exchange with the Master Chief of the Singapore Navy April 15-17. The event was part of an SEL exchange program that began in Singapore last fall. During the visit, Rudes joined senior enlisted l
