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MDSU 2 Concludes Three-Week SMEE with Panamanian Counterparts
U.S. Navy divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-1, concluded a three-week subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) with Panamanian divers, May 3. The SMEE, which was part of Navy Dive-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (ND-SPS 12), focused on underwater cutting, surface s
UK: Sailors from HMS Montrose Uphold Fine Naval Tradition
Sailors from HMS Montrose left their mark in Bermuda – the last of 13 ports of call for their ship before she returns to Devonport in Friday after more than six months away. Upholding a fine naval tradition, they restored the ship’s badge painted on the dockyard wall – alongside more than 200 crests
USS Underwood Completes Transit Through Panama Canal
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) transited the Panama Canal in support of Southern Seas 2012, May 6. The transit began early Saturday evening and spilled over into the early hours of Sunday morning. “The transit normally takes 10-12 hours to complete,” said
SECNAV Announces USS Thomas Hudner as Name for Next DDG 116
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today the next Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer (DDG) will be named the USS Thomas Hudner. Thomas J. Hudner Jr., a naval aviator who retired as a captain, received the Medal of Honor from President Harry S. Truman for displaying uncommon valor du
Croatian Navy Holds “Summer 2012” Exercise
Exercise of forces for the upcoming fire-fighting season, “Summer 2012”, was held on Friday 4th, in “Prince Trpimir” Barracks in Divulje. The exercise was attended by the Prime Minister Zoran Milanović, Defence Minister Ante Kotromanović, Interior Minister Ranko Ostojić, Chief of General Staff Lieut
US Navy EOD Appointed as VideoRay LLC’s Business Development Manager
Mark W. Fleming to Build on VideoRay’s Dominance in New Underwater Observation Technology for Force Protection. Mark W. Fleming has been appointed to the newly created position as VideoRay LLC’s Business Development Manager for Military and Government sales. He will be responsible for building on Vi
USS Fort Worth Finishes Navy Acceptance Trials
The nation’s third Littoral Combat Ship, USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), successfully completed its U.S. Navy acceptance trials and will be delivered to the Navy this summer. Fort Worth is the second surface combatant designed and built by a Lockheed Martin -led industry team. The trials, conducted in Lake
USS Jason Dunham Conducts Simulated Boarding of TSV 1
Members of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) conducted a simulated boarding of training support vessel Prevail (TSV 1), May 6. The boarding exercise was conducted as a part of the Carrier Strike Group Eight composite train
Four Indian Warships to Deploy for Japan
With an aim of upgrading the level of security and stability in the area of the Indian Ocean, India decided to deploy four warships to Japan next week, Bernama informed. The powerful fleet, led by Eastern Fleet commander Rear Admiral P.Ajit Kumar, membered by a frontline destroyer, a Shivalik-class
Israel Receives Fourth Dolphin-Class Submarine
According to the writings of the Haaretz, a fourth Dolphin submarine built at a German shipyard in Kiel, has been handed over to Israel on Thursday. The new submarine, dubbed the ‘INS Tanin’ (Crocodile), is said to have a ‘second strike’ capability and ‘a range for everything’, a senior Israel Navy
Russia: BSF Commander’s Congratulations on Victory Day
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) Commander Rear Admiral Alexander Fedotenkov congratulated the fleet’s personnel, veterans of the Great Patriotic War, … (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, May 07, 2012;
USS Carl Vinson Welcomes RADF Officers
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) welcomed six Royal Australian Defense Force (RADF) officers aboard, April 29 – May 2, giving them an opportunity to observe a U.S. aircraft carrier in action as the ship continues its deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Royal Australian Navy (RAN) officers L
US Navy Develops OSC MTT
Continuing its focus on providing resources for 21st Century Sailors and Marines, the Navy has developed two operational stress control mobile training teams (OSC MTT), officials said May 4. According to NAVADMIN 150/12, the OSC MTTs will deliver OSC Leader and OSC Front Line Supervisor training to
EU NAVFOR Commander Talks Fight Against Piracy With Djibouti Counterparts
The EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) French flag ship FS Marne visited Djibouti between Saturday 21 April and Friday 27 April. Whilst there the Task Force Commander, Rear Admiral Jean-Baptiste Dupuis and his staff met with representatives and authorities of the maritime world and various stakeholders in t