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RFA Fort Rosalie Visits Naval Station GTMO, Cuba
A British ship patrolling the Caribbean made a port call to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Feb. 15. The RFA, a civilian-manned flotilla owned by the UK Ministry of Defence, provides fuel, supplies and logistical support to Royal Navy warships around the world. The U.S. Naval Supply Systems Comm
Ukraine Won’t Raise Taxes for Russian BSF Base, Ministry’s Official Says
Reports that Ukraine is allegedly planning to put new taxes on Russian Black Sea Fleet (BSF) base in Sevastopol is incorrect, said Russian foreign ministry’s official Mariya Zakharova on Feb 16. “Ukrainian party has not brought up taxation issues of BSF assets in Sevastopol”, she told Interfax. Earl
Amphibious Assault Ship USS Peleliu Completes Iron Fist 2012
Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) conducted beach and flight operations Feb. 13, to conclude the seventh annual exercise Iron Fist 2012 off the coast of San Clemente Island, with elements from 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force. The exercise demonstra
Russia: Mistral-Class Amphibious Landing Ships to Obtain Home-Made Arms
French Mistral-class amphibious landing ships built for Russian Navy will be equipped with weapon systems made in Russia, reported Interfax referring to Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief ADM Vladimir Vysotsky. “We’re going to mount close-in missile systems with the view to improve the ship’s protectio
USS Blue Ridge Welcomes Yokosuka Middle School Students
Sailors from U.S. Seventh Fleet command ship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), gave tours to students from a local middle school Feb. 17 as part of a partnership between the ship and school. During the event, organized by Lt. Donald Baker, ship’s chaplain, the Sailors volunteered to provide tours, presentat
USA: Vice Chief of Naval Operations Talks Strategy and Leadership
The vice chief of naval operations delivered a Secretary of the Navy Guest Lecture (SGL) to students, faculty and staff of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Feb. 16 in King Auditorium. Adm. Mark Ferguson‘s remarks focused on Navy’s role in defense strategy and priorities recently announced as part
Reservists Swap Lives for Year Serving as Part of Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron
Two Royal Navy Reservists have swapped their civilian lives for a year serving as part of the Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron. They are manning the Royal Navy’s Fast Patrol Boats patrolling the shores of Gibraltar at the entrance to the Mediteranean. Able Rate Alex Harper (22) and Able Rate Matthew Am
Russian Defense Minister Arrives at Northern Fleet
Russian defense minister Anatoly Serdiukov arrives at Northern Fleet (NF) to attend the meeting ceremony of aircraft-carrying cruiser Admiral Kuznetsov returning from deployment, reports Central Navy Portal. Apart from participating in the ceremony, the minister will hold a number of briefings with
Foreign Secretary William Hague Thanks HMS Montrose on South Africa Visit
Foreign Secretary William Hague thanked sailors on HMS Montrose for their efforts when he visited the Devonport-based frigate in South Africa. Mr Hague called on in on the warship in Simon’s Town as she paused her South Atlantic deployment briefly. The crew of HMS Montrose has been praised by the Fo
Russia: Admiralteyskie Verfi Shipyard Completes Strength Hull Sections for SSK Novorossiysk
JSC Admiralteyskie Verfi shipyard has completed manufacturing of strength hull sections for Project 636.3 submarine. The first serial submarine named Novorossiysk is built under Russian Navy’s order and will be commissioned into Black Sea Fleet in 2014. Construction of the submarine under modernized
Italian Cargo Vessel Enrica Lexie Stays at Coast of Kochi for Further Investigation
The Italian cargo vessel Enrica Lexie has been perceived anchored at the outer channel off the coast of Kochi for further investigation as it was required by Indian law enforcement agencies including the Coast Guard, Kerala Police and the Navy. The vessel sailing to Fujaria was involved in a shootin
UK Warship Visits Veracruz in Mexico
RFA Fort Rosalie recently visited the important port of Veracruz in Mexico, following on from Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’s visit to Mexico in March 2011 and a commitment made by FCO’s Secretary of State William Hague almost two years ago. During Fort Rosalie’s visit, Admiral Victor Manuel Gamb
Sri Lankan Navy Apprehends 10 Kilograms of “Kerala Ganja” in Northern Seas
Naval patrol vessels, P 465 and P 485, attached to the Northern Naval Command arrested 03 Indian persons with 10 kilograms of “Kerala Ganja” in the seas north of Kankasanthurai on 15th February 2012. The arrest was made close to midnight and an Indian dhow propelled by a modified water pump, on whic
Russia: Northern Fleet Pilots Return to Home Airbase
Having crossed the North Atlantic, Northern Fleet (NF) carrier group entered the Barents Sea. Pilots of the carrier’s air wing are first who touch the native land. This tradition is based on the rule that all deck-based aircrafts must ferry to coastal airfield before a ship enters base. During the 2