The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) was named a recipient of the 2012 Battle Efficiency (Battle “E”) award, March 9, marking the first time the ship has received the prestigious award. Vice Adm. Thomas Copeman, the commander of Naval Surface Forces, and commander, Naval Surface Forc
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
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,
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
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
The Philippine Coast Guard announced yesterday that a Chinese-owned bulk carrier is currently dead on waters after it encountered engine trouble just southwest of Tubbataha Reef along the vicinity off Sulu Sea in Palawan. Commodore Enrico Efren Evangelista, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Palawan distr
The research vessel built by the Sri Lanka Navy was handed over to the University of Ruhuna at a ceremony held at SLNS Rangalla on 04th March 2013 in the presence of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage, Vice Chancellor of the Ruhunu University, Professor Susirith Mindis, Chief of
Raytheon Company delivered the first Standard Missile-6 all-up-round to the U.S. Navy from its new integration and testing facility in Huntsville, Ala. SM-6 defends naval vessels against fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles and cruise missiles. “SM-6 is a game-changing, transfor
Arleigh Burke-class Aegis destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) returned home to Norfolk Naval Base Feb. 26 after completing an eight-month deployment to the 6th Fleet Area of Responsibility in support of theater security cooperation. The ship and her crew traveled more than 45,000 nautical miles d
Naval aviators are evaluating energy-saving refueling practices as part of a program aimed at standardizing fleet-driven energy best practices that do not adversely impact mission or safety. The Naval Aviation Energy Conservation (Air ENCON) Program is driving the fleetwide implementation of these p
Rear Adm. David F. Steindl relieved Rear Adm. T. K. Shannon as commander, Carrier Strike Group One (CSG-1) during a change of command ceremony aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Feb. 21. Shannon, who assumed command of CSG-1 Nov. 18, 2011, led the strike group through a successful Wes
Rolls-Royce marked the beginning of construction of its Core Manufacturing Facility at Raynesway, Derby on February 20 with a ground-breaking ceremony conducted by Vice Admiral Sir Andrew Mathews, Ministry of Defence (MoD). The new facility, which will be a phased-build programme, will replace exist
The Captain and crew of HMS Richmond were delighted to welcome onboard two affiliates from the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers during a recent period of sea training. Having previously visited HMS Richmond during an Affiliate’s Day held alongside in Portsmouth, Mr and Mrs William Daniels Esq, bot
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(AW/NAC) Mike D. Stevens completed a three-day trip to Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville and Naval Base Guantanamo Bay Cuba (GTMO) February 15. MCPON participated in CPO 365 events, toured base facilities, took the opportunity to discuss the focus are
