Research & Development
UK Seeks More Effective Tools to Strengthen Security of Maritime Operations
The British Ministry of Defence is looking for ways to strengthen the security of maritime operations so that it can be more effective at combating illegal activities such as gun-running, people-smuggling and piracy. The Royal Navy provides the main defence of the UK’s seas and overseas territories
Thales Opens CoE for Naval Radars in Singapore
The official opening of Thales’ Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Radar and Integrated Sensors in Singapore was held on January 25 and was inaugurated by Her Excellency Mrs Lilianne Ploumen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, the Netherlands. The CoE is the result of a close cooper
Oscar-Winning Actor Drops In on UK’s Biggest Engineering Endeavour
One of Britain’s most respected actors dropped in on the country’s biggest engineering project: construction of the Royal Navy’s future carriers. Sir Ben Kingsley paid a surprise visit to Rosyth dockyard in Scotland, where the 65,000-tonne aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is being pieced togethe
Russia: Sevmash Shipyard Starts Construction of Nuclear-Powered Deep-Sea Submarine
Sevmash shipyard recently marked a start of construction of a nuclear-powered deep-sea research submarine in Russia. Rubin Central Design Bureau designed the submarine which will be used for multi-purpose research missions in remote areas of the oceans and will also take part in a search and rescue
Russia: Research Ship Seliger Hoists Naval Ensign
Research ship Seliger built by JSC Yantar Shipyard (Kaliningrad, Russia) was delivered to Russian Navy today, on Dec 25. Signing ceremony of acceptance certificate and hoisting… [mappress] Russian Navy, December 26, 2012; Image: Military Photos
Russia: Scientific Research Center for Modeling of Ice Maritime Operations Opened
Scientific research center for modeling of ice maritime operations was opened on Dec 21 in St. Petersburg at… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, December 24, 2012; Image: Flot
Russia: Sevmash Shipyard Holds Keel Laying Ceremony for Second Research Sub
The solemn keel-laying ceremony of Project 09852 nuclear-powered research submarine took place yesterday, on Dec 20, at Sevmash shipyard… [mappress] Russian Navy, December 21, 2012; Image: Military Photos
UK: Royal Navy Ice Patrol Ship Takes to Ice for Charity Santa Run
December has arrived, and so too has the festive spirit onboard HMS Protector, the Royal Navy’s 5,000 tonne Ice Patrol Ship. After breaking ice for the first time this Austral Summer, 20 members of HMS Protector’s Ship’s Company took to the ice dressed as Santa Claus in support of the Ship’s affilia
Russia: Naval Ensign Hoisting for Research Ship Seliger
On Dec 25, Russian naval ensign would be hoisted on research ship Seliger which has successfully finished state trials… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, December 18, 2012; Image: Flot
HMS Protector Arrives in Antarctica
HMS Protector has arrived in Antarctica for the first time this season after her long sail south from Portsmouth. HMS Protector will spend this, the first of her four work periods in the ice this Austral Summer, supporting an international team conducting formal Antarctic Treaty inspections of sites
U.S., Chilean Navies to Research Subsea Floor Alterations
The U.S. Navy has announced that, together with the Chilean Navy’s Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOA), it plans to research possible alterations to the subsea floor caused by the earthquake and tsunami in February 2010, reports Santiago Times. The research vessel USNS Pathfinder will cond
South Africa: President of Damen Shipyards Group Officially Opens New, Multifunctional Building of DSCT
On December 3rd, 2012, Kommer Damen, President of Damen Shipyards Group, officially opened the new, multifunctional building of Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT). The clever and outstanding design combines a 1.125m2 services workshop and logistics centre on the ground floor topped off with offices an
VIDEO: Damen to Build Rescue Gear Ship for Royal Australian Navy
An 11-vessel order for DMS Maritime Pty Limited culminated recently with a Rescue Gear Ship 9316, which will be used to support the Royal Australian Navy’s submarine fleet. Damen Shipyards and DMS Maritime signed the contract for the RGS 9316 on November 16 in Sydney, Australia. The vessel will be b
Norway: Damen Opens Office in Stavanger
Arnout Damen, COO of Damen Shipyards Group, officially opened a new office in Norwegian Stavanger. When asked why Dutch headquartered Damen Shipyards sets up an advanced base in Stavanger, its new Sales Manager Remko Hottentot said: “It is the European Oil & Gas capital and the place the ONS Exhibit