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Environmental Groups, Fishermen Angry Over US Navy Live-fire Exercises
Environmental groups and fishermen are sounding the alarm over planned US Navy live-fire exercises they claim threaten marine wildlife inclu… by Jacob Resneck (news.yahoo) [mappress] Source: news.yahoo, April 4, 2011;
Australia: HMS Campbeltown in Double Sea Rescue on the Same Day
Royal Navy Type 22 frigate HMS Campbeltown recently came to the rescue of members of the public in difficulty at sea during two separate incidents on the same day. While operating off Plymouth, the ship was alerted by Brixham Coastguard and sped to the aid of a young family in a motorboat which had
Three Sailors Hospitalized After Fire on USS John C. Stennis
Three sailors injured when a fighter plane exploded into flames on the deck of the aircraft carrier John C. Stennis were still being treated… (latimes) [mappress] Source: latimes, April 1, 2011;
Australia: Top Navy Honour for HMAS Melbourne
The Governor-General, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC has recognised the achievements of Royal Australian Navy Frigate HMAS Melbourne, awarding the Gloucester Cup during a ceremony at Garden Island, Sydney yesterday. Commodore Support, Commodore Andrew Smith, RAN joined the Governor-General to pr
10 Sailors Injured on Carrier USS John C. Stennis
A jet fighter’s engine exploded and caught fire Wednesday as it prepared to take off from an aircraft carrier off California, injuring 10… (mysanantonio) [mappress] Source: mysanantonio,March 31, 2011;
U.S. Navy Plans to Widen its Activities in Black Sea Region
The U.S. Navy has planned to widen its activities in the Black Sea region by involving 14 countries in its envisaged military training dril… (people) [mappress] Source: people, March 31, 2011;
UK: Princess Royal Visits HMS Albion in her Role as Ship’s Sponsor
The Princess Royal visited HMS Albion in her role as the Ship’s Sponsor. The visit marked the 10th anniversary of the launch of the ship, allowed Her Royal Highness to be updated on the busy life of the ship since her last visit, hear about Albion’s forthcoming deployment as well as meet many of [&h
Marines Gearing Up on USS Bataan For Deployment Off Libyan Coast
An element of the unknown remained Tuesday as more than 2,000 Marines and sailors made final preparations for deployment to support the comm… (enctoday) [mappress] Source: enctoday, March 30, 2011;
Raytheon LLC Wins US Army Forces Command Contract
Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC (RTSC), a subsidiary of Raytheon Company, has won a U.S. Army Forces Command contract to provide an expedited process in satisfying the needs of operational customers throughout the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense. This indefinite-delivery, indefinite-
Russian Navy to Protect Indian Ocean From Pirates
The Russian Navy says it will continue sending ships from its Arctic and other Fleets on operations to protect Indian Ocean shipping from pi… (ruvr) [mappress] Source: ruvr, March 29, 2011;
US Navy Prevents Hijacking Philippine Bulk Carrier in Arabian Sea
Pirates were unable to successfully hijack a bulk carrier in the Arabian Sea, after the U.S. Navy responded to a distress call, according to a feature on the Navy Times. The aircraft carrier Enterprise and the cruiser Leyte Gulf received a distress call at 10:30 a.m. local time, from Falcon Trader I
UK: MoD Announces Replacement of Navy’s Ice Patrol Ship HMS Endurance with Norwegain Ship
The Royal Navy’s ice patrol ship HMS Endurance is to be replaced with a Norwegian ship on a three-year loan basis. Speaking in the House of Lords this week, Lord Astor, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Defence, said the new ship, to be called HMS Protector, will be lease
Visakhapatnam-based Eastern Fleet’s Five Ships Cancel Japanese Port Call
Visakhapatnam-based eastern fleet’s five ships, which are on a two-month deployment to eight nations, have cancelled their Okinawa port call… by Suman Sharm(dnaindia) [mappress] Source: dnaindia,March 28, 2011;
South Korea Still Divided Over Deadly Cheonan Warship Sinking
A year after an explosion ripped apart the 1,200-ton Cheonan warship, killing 46 sailors and horrifying Seoul and its allies, the sinking st… (sudanvisiondaily) [mappress] Source: sudanvisiondaily,March 28, 2011; A year after an explosion ripped apart the 1,200-ton Cheonan warship, killing 46 sailor