Portsmouth-based Royal Navy minehunter HMS Cattistock sails on Monday (4 February) for a four-month NATO mission in the Mediterranean. She will be working as part of a permanent multinational maritime force in the area called the Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 2 (SNMCMG2). Ships from alli
Last Monday,the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) left the port of Gdynia, Poland with a new commander at the helm and new ships. The first days at sea are usually used for ships and crew to get acquainted with the new command and with the respective capabilities of each vessel. T
This week marked the beginning of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer’s (LHD 4) involvement in the initial phase of Dawn Blitz 2013 (DB 13). DB 13 is an exercise in which forces plan and execute an Expeditionary Strike Group and Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) – sized amphibious assault from se
USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) deployed today from Naval Base Point Loma for a scheduled six-month Western Pacific deployment. The Los Angeles-class, fast-attack submarine’s deployment is in support of the nation’s maritime strategy. Albuquerque’s missions will focus on maritime security operations and t
The Navy’s only forward-deployed amphibious assault ship, USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), departed White Beach, Okinawa, Jan. 30. This marks the completion of the embarkation of Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marines from the
Warships of Black Sea, Baltic and Northern Fleets started conducting training mission during large inter-fleet exercises of Russian Navy… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, January 30 2013; Image: taverna
Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) began their second semester of Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) classes Jan. 28. More than 300 Sailors enrolled in NCPACE to further their educational goals and earn college credits while deployed
The Royal Netherlands Airforce’s newest helicopter, the NH-90, is on its way to Somalia on board HNLMS De Ruyter. It is the first overseas mission in which the maritime on-board helicopter will take part. Although in its current configuration it will not be able to carry out all mission tasks, the N
Inspectors from the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) were welcomed by the staff of Battleship Wisconsin (BB 64) prior to conducting a survey as part of a volunteer community relations project Jan. 25 in downtown Norfolk. After a storied history beginning in World War II, the battleship receiv
Sailors aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46), along with Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), completed amphibious integration training (AIT) while on deployment in the 7th Fleet area of operations, Jan. 30. AIT provides the initial opportunity for the Tortuga a
The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) began Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) Jan. 28. COMPTUEX is a series of training scenarios designed to certify the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) as a deployment-ready fighting force capable of completing operations in ov
The Royal Navy’s state-of-the-art Sandown Class mine hunter HMS Grimsby will visit Liverpool from February 1-4. Berthing alongside the Cruise Liner Terminal at the heart of the city, the 52.7 metre ship will host a number of organised groups during her time in port. Kicking off with a visit by Merse
HMAS ANZAC has been welcomed home following a six-month deployment to the Middle East. Family and friends filled the wharf at Garden Island in Sydney on 26 January, waving Australian flags as they cheered alongside the 191 members embarked on the frigate. ANZAC’s deployment as part of Operation SLIP
Guided-missile frigate USS Curts (FFG 38) concluded 29 years of service to the Navy during a decommissioning ceremony Jan. 25 at Naval Base San Diego. The ceremony was attended by nine former Curts commanding officers, several former crewmembers as well as grandchildren of the ship’s namesake, Adm.
