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USS Mount Whitney Completes Maintenance
The U.S. 6th Fleet flag ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) completed a two-month maintenance period at San Giorgio del Porto shipyard, April 15. After nearly 60 days of engineering upgrades and extensive steel replacement on the main super-structure, Mount Whitney got underway to conduct sea trials, a
UK: “Kids at Work Day” Held at HM Naval Base Clyde
The children of workers at HM Naval Base Clyde were treated to a day of activities on Thursday, March 21, when “Kids at Work Day” came to the military site. Twenty-four children visited on the day and began events with a trip “doon the water” courtesy of the Ministry of Defence Police’s Clyde Marine
Brazilian Navy’s Warship Starts Sea Trials off UK Coast
The Brazilian Navy’s latest BAE Systems built warship has set sail for the first time to be put through her paces on an extensive programme of sea trials off the UK coast. ARAGUARI, the third Ocean Patrol Vessel in the Amazonas Class, sailed out of Portsmouth this morning with her BAE Systems crew a
HMS Ramsey Arrives at King Abdullahaziz Naval Base in Jubail
Faslane-based minehunter, HMS Ramsey, had the honour of berthing alongside a fellow Sandown class minehunter, owned by the Royal Saudi Naval Force, during a recent visit to Jubail. During her visit to King Abdullahaziz Naval Base, Ramsey tied up alongside the UK-built vessel, purchased by the Royal
India Won’t Bill Russia for Delayed Delivery of INS Vikramaditya?
India is unlikely to bill Russia for the delay in the delivery of the refitted aircraft carrier Vikramaditya caused by engine problems… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, March 28, 2013
Head of British Navy’s South West Fleet Retires
The head of the Royal Navy’s fleet in the South West is retiring after 37 years overseeing great changes. Commodore Jake Moores, commander of the Devonport flotilla’s 21 ships and submarines at Plymouth, says the Royal Navy has become smaller, but more committed and effective during his career. A De
UK: HMS Chiddingfold at Sea Again
The UK Royal Navy’s first Hunt-class mine countermeasure vessel (MCMV), HMS Chiddingfold (M37), has successfully completed refit programme with BAE Systems, and is scheduled to undergo sea trials. As a part of its mid-life upgrade, the 60m-long ship has been refitted with new Caterpillar C32 advance
UK: HMS Dragon Sails on Her First Operational Deployment
HMS Dragon sailed from Portsmouth on Tuesday (March 19) on her maiden deployment, spending seven months on operations in the Middle East where she will build on the UK’s long term commitment to allies and regional partners[ in the world’s maritime centre of gravity. The Type 45 destroyer will police
UK: HMS Queen Elizabeth Refuells in the Water for First Time– in Miniature
One-tonne models of the Royal Navy’s future carriers and the tankers which will support them are being tested in a giant water tank in Gosport. A 1:44 scale model of HMS Queen Elizabeth and RFA Tidespring have been practising replenishments at sea in calm and rough waters at the ‘ocean basin’ test f
HMS Dragon About to Embark on Maiden Deployment to Middle East
HMS Dragon sails from Portsmouth on Tuesday (March 19) on her maiden deployment, spending seven months on operations in the Middle East. The Type 45 destroyer will police busy shipping lanes in the Indian Ocean conducting maritime security and counter piracy operations. Dragon is the fourth of the R
VIDEO: Royal Navy to Take Over HMS Duncan (UK)
The Royal Navy is going to take over the type 45 destroyer, HMS Duncan, on Wednesday, 20th March. The manufacturer, Bae Systems, has managed to complete the finish touches on the ship in a record short time between the launch and handover of the ship. HMS Duncan, the final Type 45 destroyer, was the
Russian Navy Tug Launched, Soon to Join Black Fleet
The regular tugboat of project 90600 (RB-398, building No 936) of the Acceptance Program of 2013 has been launched.The tugboat will be delivered to Russian Federation Navy and put into operation within Black Fleet Navy this year. The tugboat is intended for towing and berthing operations in harbor,
UK Warship Welcomes Chief of Joint Operations on Board
During a port visit to Bahrain, HMS Monmouth has hosted the Chief of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General David Capewell OBE, along with senior officers, Ministry of Defence civil servants and senior Component Commanders from across the 3 services. Alongside Bahrain for a brief overnight visit, HMS
UK: HMS Monmouth Holds Fire-Exercise on Patrol
Plymouth based warship HMS Monmouth conducted a major engine-space fire exercise to keep self-protection skills fresh mid-way through its seven-month security patrol of the Arabian Gulf. Back at sea and on operations after a two-week ‘pit-stop’ of essential maintenance and well-deserved rest and rec