The Lockheed Martin-led industry team officially laid the keel for the U.S. Navy’s eleventh Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), the future USS Sioux City, in a ceremony held yesterday at Marinette Marine Corporation. The industry team is building Freedom-class LCSs for the U.S. Navy, and has delivered two
OSI Maritime Systems Ltd. (OSI) announced yesterday that it has been selected by Lockheed Martin Canada to support the design activity of the bridge and navigation capabilities for the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) new class of Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS). Lockheed Martin Canada is one of AO
The Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate HMS Richmond returns to Portsmouth on Friday (February 21) following a successful seven-month Atlantic patrol. The frigate has spent 2,881 hours at sea, covered 33,316 nautical miles, visited seven foreign countries (Portugal, Cape Verde, South Africa, Panama, Colo
Navy Reservists from units in Florida, Georgia and Texas provided much-needed maintenance assistance to the crew of USS Coronado (LCS 4) from Jan. 31 to Feb. 12, while continuing to complete training that will qualify them to serve with the fleet. Reservists will play pivotal parts throughout the
The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) arrived in Darwin, Australia for a port visit, Feb. 15. “Our visit to Darwin is just a small part of the strong enduring relationship between the U.S. and Australia,” said Cmdr. T.J. Zerr, Kidd’s executive officer. “For nearly thr
The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyers USS Spruance (DDG 111) arrived in Muara, Brunei, Feb. 14 for a port visit as part of her maiden deployment to the Western Pacific. This port visit allows Sailors aboard Spruance to experience a new and different culture while representing the conti
The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group (BATARG), with embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), entered U.S. 6th Fleet’s area of operations, Feb. 16. While in theater, approximately 4,000 U.S. Sailors and Marines assigned to the BATARG and 22nd MEU will serve in the 6th Fleet area of responsib
The Mayport-based frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) is being inspected for damage after running aground Feb. 12. The incident occurred as Taylor was preparing to moor in Samsun, Turkey. Taylor was able to moor without further incident. There were no reported injuries, and the incident is currently under
Norfolk- based shipyard, BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, has received a USD 56.97 million contract modification for extended dry-docking selected restricted availability for USS Monterey (CG 61). The extended dry-docking selected restricted availability includes modifications, which will update a
The flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departed Sasebo, Japan on February 17, to patrol the 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility. The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard is scheduled to conduct joint force operations and tra
Nearly 2,000 San Diego residents and tourists stood in line in order to make their way on board the littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) while the vessel was moored at the B Street Pier in downtown San Diego, Feb. 12-13. The community outreach event, sponsored by Commander, Naval Surface
The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded General Dynamics Bath Iron Works a $21.4 million contract for the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) program. Bath Iron Works is one of three shipyards chosen from a field of eight competitors to proceed to Phase I design work on this next-generation cutter program. The
The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) successfully completed an ammunition onload, Feb 14. This evolution was an intricate part of the ship’s preparation to become fully operational for deployment. Sailors from weapons department worked around the clock, taking on approximately 878
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Carrier Strike Group (GHWB CSG) departed for its 2nd deployment Feb. 15. The strike group, led by the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), and its nearly 6,000 Sailors; is scheduled to conduct operations in the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 6th Fleet areas
