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Russia: BSF Minesweeper Valentin Pikul to Attend Joint Naval Operation Black Sea Harmony
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) sea-going minesweeper Valentin Pikul will attend joint naval operation Black Sea Harmony, reports Rosbalt referring to BSF Information Support Group… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: rusnavy, April 14, 2011;
Russia: Black Sea Fleet Ships Continue to Maintain Favorable Tactical Situation off Caucasus
Ships of Black Sea Fleet (BSF) Area Defense Brigade headed by Capt 1 rank Valery Zubkov continue to maintain favorable tactical situation off Caucasus… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: rusnavy, April 13, 2011;
Norway: Flagship Maritime Transport Project Develops Software for Comprehensive Suppression of Audible Warnings
The Flagship maritime transport project has developed software that enables comprehensive suppression of audible warnings in order to avoid large cascades of alarms on the bridge and in the engine room. Precise overview Known as iCAS (intelligent central alarm system), the system is designed to prov
UK: Royal Navy Ships Set Sail to Mediterranean and Middle East
HMS Albion, HMS Sutherland and RFA Cardigan Bay, together with elements of 40 Commando Royal Marines, have set sail this week as the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment to the Mediterranean and Middle East. The ships are sailing from HM Naval Base Devonport in Plymouth, and Marchwood in Southam
Russian Navy Conducts Memorable Activities in Honor of Perished SSN Komsomolets
Apr 7, 2010 is the 22nd anniversary of the tragedy happened in the Norwegian Sea when the fire on board Soviet nuclear-powered submarine K-278.. (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: rusnavy, April 8, 2011;
Royal Netherlands Navy Receives “Holland” Patrol Vessel
Under the loud cheers of navy officer-candidates, the new patrol vessel of the Royal Netherlands Navy, the “Holland”, on April 6th entered its future home port of Den Helder. The Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy, Vice Admiral Matthieu Borsboom, was there to welcome the Ocean Going Patrol Vess
UK: Royal Navy Divers Dispose of Three Different Bombs in Single Day
Bomb disposal experts from HM Naval Base Clyde’s Northern Diving Group had a busy time of it recently when they were called out to three different bomb disposal tasks in a single day. Among the call-outs on 4 April 2011 was a trip close to home, the nearby Kirkmichael Estate in Helensburgh, where a
Germany: Abeking & Rasmussen Celebrates Delivery of First SWATH-type Patrol Boat
On March, 31st SKRUNDA, the Delivery of the first SWATH-type Patrol Boat worldwide, was celebrated by Abeking & Rasmussen. High ranking Latvian and German officials, led by the Latvian Defence Minister, Dr. Artis Pabriks and the German Parliamentary State Secretary of Defence, Christian Schmidt, par
Royal Navy’s Ocean Survey Vessel HMS Scott Returns from Antarctic
The Royal Navy’s ocean survey vessel HMS Scott is hoping for a warm welcome on her return to Devonport on Sunday 10 April 2011, after travelling over 22,500 miles (36,000km) through one of the most austere maritime environments on the planet. The ship left her home port last November and has now com
Royal Navy Submarine HMS Triumph Returns to HM Naval Base Devonport
Royal Navy submarine HMS Triumph returned to HM Naval Base Devonport from the Mediterranean on Saturday 2 April after supporting international efforts to protect civilians in Libya over the past two weeks. Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles fired by the Trafalgar Class submarine were part of the coalitio
Finland: Wärtsilä Enters into Cooperation with Crisis Management Initiative
Wärtsilä, a leading provider of power solutions to marine and energy markets, has entered into co-operation with Crisis Management Initiative, an independent Finnish non-profit organisation, which works to resolve conflicts and to build sustainable peace. As lead partner, Wärtsilä supports the activ
U.S. Navy Plans to Widen its Activities in Black Sea Region
The U.S. Navy has planned to widen its activities in the Black Sea region by involving 14 countries in its envisaged military training dril… (people) [mappress] Source: people, March 31, 2011;
UK: Princess Royal Visits HMS Albion in her Role as Ship’s Sponsor
The Princess Royal visited HMS Albion in her role as the Ship’s Sponsor. The visit marked the 10th anniversary of the launch of the ship, allowed Her Royal Highness to be updated on the busy life of the ship since her last visit, hear about Albion’s forthcoming deployment as well as meet many of [&h
UK: MoD Announces Replacement of Navy’s Ice Patrol Ship HMS Endurance with Norwegain Ship
The Royal Navy’s ice patrol ship HMS Endurance is to be replaced with a Norwegian ship on a three-year loan basis. Speaking in the House of Lords this week, Lord Astor, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Defence, said the new ship, to be called HMS Protector, will be lease