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UK: HMS Montrose Continues Island Hopping Around South Atlantic
Sailors from HMS Montrose near the top of Jacob’s Ladder, rising 600ft above Jamestown, capital of St Helena. The frigate’s quest to visit all Britain’s territories in the South Atlantic while she conducts her six-month deployment of the southern ocean continued with another rare port of call. Fresh
Guided-Missile Destroyer USS Chafee Deploys to Western Pacific
Families and friends gathered to say goodbye as the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Nov. 29 for a six-month independent deployment to the western Pacific. Chafee, commanded by Cmdr. Justin A. Kubu, is deploying under the Middle Pacific Surface Com
USS Carl Vinson CSG Departs for Deployment
Sailors of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 departed Naval Air Station North Island, Nov. 30, for a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific and U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG
JSC Gorizont Holds Test Flights of Unmanned Helicopter System for Russian Coast Guard
Test flights of unmanned helicopter system for Russian Coast Guard were successfully held at the Black Sea, told press service of JSC Gorizont to Central Navy Portal. First takeoff and landing of unmanned helicopter system Gorizont Air S-100 took place on Nov 26, 2011 near Novorossiysk on board Proj
FGS KÖLN Conducts Last Day of Operations as Part of EU NAVFOR
FGS KÖLN conducted her last day of operations as a part of EU NAVFOR, after 74 days in the Gulf of Aden and the Somali Basin. During this deployment, FGS KÖLN was tasked in all aspects of Operation ATALANTA, ranging from the escort of World Food Programme ships carrying food-aid into Somalia to coun
Sri Lanka Navy Intercepts Drug Smugglers
Fast Attack Craft P 480 attached to the Northern Naval Command arrested 08 persons along with 02 kilograms of heroin and 02 vessels in the seas west of Iranathive Island on 28th November 2011. The arrest was made close to midnight with the assistance of Inshore Patrol Craft P 157. Fast Attack Craft
USCG Launches Third Sentinel-Class FRC William Flores
The Coast Guard on Wednesday launched its third Sentinel-class, Fast Response Cutter, the William Flores, at Bollinger Shipyards, Lockport, La. The launch of the William Flores into the waters of Bayou Lafourche marks a production milestone as the Fast Response Cutter readies for sea trials, deliver
UK: New Antarctic Patrol Ship HMS Protector Sails on Maiden Deployment
In the deepening gloom of a late November day, the newest ship in the Royal Navy sailed on her maiden deployment. HMS Protector left Portsmouth Harbour to a ripple of camera flashes on the Round Tower as dusk descended on the Solent. It will be eight months before the new Antarctic patrol ship passe
USS Benfold Assists Four Stranded Mariners in Waters off San Clemente Island
Guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) assisted four stranded mariners in the waters off San Clemente Island Nov. 28 while conducting routine training operations in the Pacific Ocean. “The United States Navy always stands ready to provide assistance,” said Cmdr. David Oden, Benfold’s commandi
HNLMS Zuiderkruis Completes EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta
On 28 November HNLMS ZUIDERKRUIS, the Dutch Fast Combat Support Ship, left EU NAVFOR Operation ATALANTA to return to her home port in Den Helder. After approximately three months under the Command of the EU NAVFOR and in total 36 years serving in the Royal Netherlands Navy the supply ship will be de
USA: World’s First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier Hosts Theatrical Production
The world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (CVN 65), took center stage Nov. 28, when Enterprise Sailors performed in a theatrical production for honored guests in attendance for the ship’s 50th birthday celebration. The production included scenes from the history of all eight
US Navy Demonstrates Start of Naval Aviation’s Next Century
The Navy demonstrated early integration of the future of naval aviation Nov. 18 when it launched F-35C test aircraft CF-3 with its new electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS). Testing the F-35C on EMALS provided an early opportunity to evaluate technical risks and began the process to integra
Russia: Almaz Shipyard Holds Launching Ceremony for Project 22460 Patrol Ship
Official launching ceremony of first serial Project 22460 littoral patrol ship Brilliant (serial number 502) took place at JSC Almaz Shipbuilding Firm in St. Petersburg. The event was attended by St. Petersburg Governor Georgy Poltavchenko, Director General of JSC Almaz Shipbuilding Firm Leonid Grab
Iranian Navy to Conduct Velayat 90 Naval Exercise in Neutral Waters Soon
Iranian Navy will conduct the Velayat 90 naval exercise in neutral waters soon, reports Tehran Times on Nov 26 referring to Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayari. According to Sayari, the maneuvers will take place in the Gulf of Oman and northern part of the Indian Ocean; it will dif