Operations
UK: Short Encounter for HMS Albion, HMS Ocean
The Royal Navy’s Flagship, HMS Albion, and its largest ship, HMS Ocean, are reunited off the coast of Libya for a transfer of stores, ammunition and personnel. The two Devonport based amphibious ships are both part of the Royal Navy’s Response Force Task Group, but for the past six weeks HMS Albion
Russia’s Black Sea Fleet to Get New Submarines and Frigates
In the short term Russia’s Black Sea Fleet (BSF) will be reinforced with six Project 636 diesel electric submarines and six new frigates, reported Interfax on June 31 referring to Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Vysotsky. As for him, in total the Navy will receive about 40 new warships unde
USS Germantown Visits Brisbane
The forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and embarked Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Brisbane, Australia for a port visit, Aug 3. There are several events scheduled while the ship is visiting Brisbane. The ship will play host to a bi
USS Samuel B. Roberts Arrives in Dar Es Salaam to Engage with APS Hub
Guided-missile frigate, USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) arrived in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Aug. 1, to begin its engagement with Africa Partnership Station (APS) East’s Tanzania hub. The Tanzania hub will involve armed service members from Tanzania, Uganda and Djibouti, taking courses including small
UK: Merlin Helicopter Flies from HMS St Albans to Search Seas below for Enemy Boats
The Cold War may be over but Royal Navy fliers have been keeping their submarine-hunting skills fresh. A Merlin helicopter flew from the frigate HMS St Albans to search the seas below for enemy boats. The aircraft from 829 Naval Air Squadron was designed to give the Navy the best chance of finding s
USS Cleveland to Come Home after Five-Month Deployment
USS Cleveland (LPD 7) is scheduled to return to its homeport of San Diego Aug. 4, completing a five-month deployment to the South Pacific as the lead vessel in Pacific Partnership 2011. Cleveland embarked more than 300 personnel from all branches of the U.S. armed forces, the State Department, multi
UK: Babcock Achieves Planning Milestone with Vengeance
Planning for the fourth and last Vanguard class Long Overhaul Period and Refuel (LOP(R)), to be undertaken by Babcock at Devonport Royal Dockyard on HMS Vengeance, has reached an important milestone with the submission of the tender, following identification of the full work package requirement, for
U.S. Navy Ends Search For Missing Boxer Sailor
The U.S. Navy announced today that it has ended the search for the Sailor from USS Boxer (LHD 4), reported missing July 26. Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) Second Class Matthew Bergman, 21, was reported missing after he did not report for watch and a search of the ship failed to locate him. Sh
Coast Guard, Navy to Keep an Eye on All Vessels in Persian Gulf
Even as MV Pavit remains grounded off Juhu, govt wants them to be alert, as abandoned ships tend to drift towards city… (mumbaimirror) [mappress] Source: mumbaimirror, August 2, 2011
Iranian Navy Saves Hadis Cargo Ship from Pirates
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Navy warship fleet has thwarted four attempts by pirates to hijack an Iranian commercial ship in the Red Sea… (presstv) [mappress] Source: presstv, August 2, 2011;
Philippine Coast Guard Rescues Passengers and Crew from Sinking Ferry
A total of one hundred sixty eight (168) passengers and crew of MV Asia Malaysia were rescued before the vessel was reportedly sunk at vicinity four (4) nautical miles Southeast off Culasi, Panay Island around 8:50 in the morning of July 31, 2011. Based on the report, MV Asia Malaysia departed Port
Romanian Navy Pilots Conduct Training aboard USS Whidbey Island
Sailors aboard USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) conducted deck landing qualification (DLQ) training with Romanian navy pilots July 31-Aug. 1 as part of the bilateral exercise Summer Storm 2011. The eight Romanian pilots, the only aviators in that country’s navy, are members of “Black Sea Knights” and fly
USS Carr Completes Four-Day Port Visit to Klaipeda
USS Carr (FFG 52) completed a four-day port visit to Klaipeda, Lithuania, Aug. 1, as part of a three-month deployment supporting theater security cooperation engagements throughout the Baltic nations. While in port Klaipeda, Carr Sailors held a reception, office calls and wreath laying ceremony aboa
FS COURBET Completes Participation in Operation ATALANTA
On July 28th, after sixty days proudly serving under the European Flag, the French Frigate FS COURBET completed her participation as an EU NAVFOR warship in Operation ATALANTA. During the period, FS Courbet has conducted a multiplicity of tasks in the force, primarily conducting the EU NAVFOR’s main