Surface Vessels
Busan, Korea Welcomes USS Cape St. George
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea, for a port visit Nov. 21. The ship, homeported in San Diego, is currently on a routine deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Capt. Michael P. Doran, commanding officer of Cape St. Geor
George Washington CSG Welcomes JMSDF during Keen Sword 15
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Rear Adm. Akira Saito, commander, Escort Flotilla (CCF) One, along with his staff and other JMSDF sailors embarked the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and other ships in the George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) as part
US, Japanese Military Leaders Discuss Future Cooperation
US and Japanese military leaders embarked Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Nov. 18 during Exercise Keen Sword 15. Vice Adm. Robert Thomas Jr., commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Vice Adm. Eiichi Funada, commander in chief, Maritime Self-D
Yaroslav Mudry Leaves Malaysia, Heads to Sri Lanka
Russian Navy’s Neustrashimy class frigate “Yaroslav Mudry” (727), a part of the Baltic Fleet (BF), departed the Malaysian Penang Port and is now on its way to Sri Lanka. The vessel will pass the Malacca Strait, which connects the Indian Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, and sail through the Bay of Benga
INS Teg Docks in Nacala, Mozambique
Indian Naval Ship Teg, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, made a port call at Nacala, Mozambique on November 17, 2014. The goodwill visit is aimed at strengthening the existing bonds of friendship between the two nations. During the stay in harbour, various activities are planned including offici
Japanese Guests Board USS George Washington
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted guests from Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 17. Rear Adm. John Alexander, commander, Battle Force 7th Fleet and Capt. Greg Fenton, George Washington’s commanding officer hosted 22 visitors who toured the ship and were provided a general orient
USS Fort Worth Begins 16-Month Rotational Deployment
The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) departed its homeport of San Diego Nov. 17 for a 16-month rotational deployment to Singapore in support of the US Navy’s strategic rebalance to the Pacific. Building on the achievements of USS Freedom’s (LCS 1) inaugural 10-month deployment to Southeas
Most Read News, November 10 – 16, 2014
Virtual Technology Changes Design of UK Navy Warships BAE Systems’ Engineers are overhauling their approach to the design and build of Royal Navy warships by using cutting edge virtual reality technology. US Navy’s EA-6B Prowler Retires As the sun sets on USS George H.W. Bush’s (CVN 77) current depl
Sri Lanka Navy Hosts Korean Naval Ships
Two Korean Naval ships, Choi Young and Cheonji, paid a visit to the Sri Lankan Port of Colombo on 11th November 2014. The ships belongs to the South Korean Navy’s Cruise Training Task Group (CTTG) commanded by Rear Admiral Chun Jungsoo. Commander of the Cruise Training Task Group (CTTG) accompanied
Japanese Distinguished Visitors Tour USS George Washington
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) welcomed guests from Okinawa, Japan, during a distinguished visitor embark Nov. 11. Leaders from the U.S. Air Force spent Veterans Day learning about aircraft and ship operations aboard a forward-deployed aircraft carrier. Capt. Greg F
CARAT Brunei Kicks Off at Muara Naval Base in Brunei
The 20th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei commenced at Muara Naval Base in Brunei, Nov. 10. Original CARAT partners, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) have participated since the exercise began in 1995. CARAT Brunei marks the final phase of the 2014 series, which began
USS Cape St. George Docks in Yokosuka, Japan
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) arrived in Yokosuka, Japan for a goodwill port visit and maintenance availability Oct. 27 to Nov. 3. The ship’s crew of more than 300 Sailors took advantage of liberty experiencing a new culture and visiting historical sites wh
Most Read News, November 03 – 09, 2014
USS Jimmy Carter Propulsion Deal Goes to DRS Technologies DRS Power & Control Technologies is being awarded a $17,9 million modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the accomplishment of the redesign of the advanced secondary propulsion unit motor con
Yaroslav Mudry, Cola Arrive in Jakarta, Indonesia
Russian Navy’s Baltic Fleet (BF) frigate “Yaroslav Mudry” (727), along with the tanker “Cola”, arrived on a business call at the port of Jakarta, Indonesia. With the task of providing security for civilian shipping in the Indian Ocean, the Neustrashimy class frigate and the tanker will stay in port