The remote minehunting system (RMS), a critical component of the mine countermeasures mission package for the littoral combat ship class, completed the first phase of reliability testing Nov. 22, at the Lockheed Martin facilities off the coast of Palm Beach, Fla. The RMS, which will provide an off-b
The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) is showcasing her Sailors and missions as the ship supports the Navy’s Distinguished Visitor (DV) program. DV embarkations are intended to increase awareness of the Navy’s mission while highlighting the dedicated and professional service o
Detyens Shipyard, Inc., North Charleston, S.C., is being awarded a $7,908,907 firm-fixed-price contract for a 55-calendar day regular overhaul/dry-docking of Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn. This shipyard availability is primarily for ship maintenance and repairs. Wo
General Manager Mr.Wu Chengye of China Shipping Industry Co., Ltd. and Vice Director Mr.Fu Xuyin of The Rescue and Salvage Bureau of China Communication & Transportation Ministry jointly started the plasma cutting machine, which marks that the construction of the rescue vessels 4-6# of The Rescue an
DCNS, a French builder has initiated design work for the BPC-type force projection and command vessels ordered for the Russian Navy. Studies dedicated to modifying the vessel design to the specific requirements of the Russian Navy have been started by DCNS. The BPC contract was signed in June with R
Maersk and the U.S. Navy are testing algae-based biofuel on the container ship Maersk Kalmar. The ship is en route from Northern Europe to India. Maersk Kalmar has two key attributes that make it a suitable vessel for biofuel testing. The 300 meter-long container ship has a dedicated auxiliary test
Guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) returned to its homeport of Norfolk, Va., Dec. 10, after completing a seven-month deployment in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility (AOR). The first Sailor off the ship was Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Simon Johns, winner of the “First Kiss”
The Navy successfully concluded its final alternative fuel demonstration for the year today with the Dec. 7-9 operational tests of the 50/50 algae-derived, hydro-processed algal oil and petroleum F-76 blend in a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) amphibious transport vehicle. The tests also marked the
A ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor took place Dec. 7 aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as the ship conducted operations in the western Pacific Ocean. Hundreds of Makin Island Sailors and Marines from 11th Marine E
The UK now has three groundbreaking Type 45 destroyers ready to deploy on operations after HMS Diamond passed her final, demanding test. The state-of-the-art warship has come through six weeks of training and assessment off Plymouth, the final hurdle to jump before she can sail on front line duties.
Sailors assigned to aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) departed Naval Station Norfolk Dec. 5 for the first phase of preparations for the ship’s 22nd and final deployment. During the underway, Enterprise will conduct flight deck certification, a requirement every aircraft carrier must achieve p
Pre-Commissioning Unit Mississippi (SSN 782) sponsor Ms. Allison Stiller christened the ninth Virginia-class submarine during a ceremony at General Dynamics Electric Boat, Dec. 3. During her remarks, Stiller mentioned today marked the 38th christening that she has attended, but emphasized how specia
Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to the multiday fishing trawler “Aradana”, which had been stranded in the Northern seas due to an engine failure. It was safely brought ashore into the Kankasanthurei harbour on 01st December 2011 along with its crew. Arrangements were made for the trawler to head
Russia completes testbed trials of the crucially new engine for non-nuclear submarines – air-independent propulsion plant – and prepares to construct an experimental prototype, reports RIA Novosti referring to Director General of Sevmash shipyard and Rubin Design Bureau Andrei Diachkov. Earlier on,
