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Pacific Fleet Unit Visits Seychelles for Anti-Piracy Campaign
Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit headed by large ASW ship Admiral Panteleyev attending the international anti-piracy campaign in the Gulf of Aden on Dec 19 arrived in the capital city of Seychelles Victoria paying informal visit. The warship was met on the pier by Russian ambassador to Republic of Seych
Sri Lanka Navy Recovers Equipment Suspected to be Used for Illegal Fishing
Naval troops attached to Eastern Naval Command have recovered 05 no’s of non electrical detonators and 05 pieces of detonating cord from the general area Illankanthai in Trincomalee on 20th December 2011. The recovered detonators are believed to be used for illegal fishing activities rampant in the
US Secretary of Navy Visits 11th MEU
During his time in Malaysia the Honorable Ray Mabus, 75th Secretary of the Navy, paid a visit to Marines and Sailors participating in exercise Kilat Eagle Dec. 16. Mabus, accompanied by embassy personnel and high ranking Malaysian officers, drove from Kuantan Air Base where he arrived by plane to th
El Salvador: High Speed Vessel Swift Off-Loads Food, Supplies
High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift off-loaded Project Handclasp supplies here as part of HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12) Dec. 14. Project Handclasp is a U.S. Navy program that accepts and transports educational, humanitarian and goodwill material donated by America’s private sector o
Amphibious Transport Dock Ship USS New York Conducts Simulated Boardings
The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), boarded two vessels, one compliant and one non-compliant, during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) Dec. 14. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), including Amphibious Squadron 8, the 24th Marine Expeditionar
Russia: BSF Naval Aviation Units Integrate Air Bases
In order to optimize Black Sea Fleet (BSF) naval aviation units, increase effectiveness and control operability, Gvardeiskaya and Kacha BSF air stations were transformed into unified structure – 7057-th Air Base. The newly established air base will comprise alternate airfields, maintenance and commu
Sri Lanka Navy Rescues Indian Fishermen in Distress
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Wasamba of the Northern Naval Command rescued four Indian fishermen whose boat had run aground off the coast of Delft Island on 18th December 2011. The boat with four Indian fishermen onboard was drifted ashore being caught in the rough sea conditions. It had run agr
HMS Somerset Visits Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset visited Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to help celebrate the country’s 50th anniversary of independence on 10 December 2011. During the visit, the Type 23 Frigate hosted a number of Tanzanian dignitaries, and the ship’s company were welcomed as guests of this most hospitabl
USS Asheville Returns to Naval Base Point Loma
USS Asheville (SSN 758) returned to Naval Base Point Loma, Calif., Dec. 16, following a four-month deployment in support of combating transnational organized operations in the U.S. Fourth Fleet area of responsibility. The deployment supported U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command campaign strategy and
HII Delivers Company’s Sixth Amphibious Transport Dock to US Navy
Huntington Ingalls Industries today delivered the company’s sixth amphibious transport dock, San Diego (LPD 22), to the U.S. Navy. The ship was delivered in a brief ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding. “This delivery exemplifies the unique skill and craftsmanship of our shipbuilders,” said Doug Louns
Los Angeles-Class Attack Submarine USS Miami Returns to Naval Submarine Base New London
The families of Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Miami (SSN 755) received an early holiday gift this year when the submarine returned to Naval Submarine Base New London, Dec. 15, following a regularly scheduled five-month deployment. Miami, which departed for deployment
Indian Merchant Vessels to Get Armed Guards on Board
An Inter-Ministerial Group of Officers (IMGO) has been set up to deal with hostage situation arising out of the hijacking of merchant vessels with Indian crew on board. The owners and flag administration of the hijacked vessels are contacted through Indian Missions abroad to ensure that they take su
Los Angeles-Class, Fast-Attack Submarine USS Albuquerque Returns from Six-Month Deployment
Friends and families of Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class, fast-attack submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) welcomed home the submarine’s crew Dec. 15, following a six-month deployment to the western Pacific. The deployment supported the nation’s maritime strategy, which includes maritime security
BSF Frigate Ladny Visits French Navy’s Main Naval Base Toulon
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) frigate Ladny heading for the Mediterranean Sea has called at French Navy’s main naval base Toulon before joining Russian Navy carrier group comprising ships of Northern and Baltic fleets. In Toulon, the Russian warship was visited by Consul General of the Russian Federation in