Training & Education
USA: Sailor Assigned to EODMU Dies Conducting At-Sea Operations
A Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 12 embarked in the Canadian navy ship HMCS Summerside died while conducting diving operations off the coast of North Carolina in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 26. The service member was transported to Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune and was
USA: Submarine Force Atlantic Recognizes 2011 SUBLANT Senior, Junior SOY
Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic (SUBLANT) Vice Adm. John Richardson recognized the 2011 SUBLANT Senior and Junior Sailors of the Year (SOY) during a luncheon held at the Vista Point Center, Naval Station Norfolk Jan. 25. “We are here today to celebrate excellence,” Richardson said. “These Sailor
UAE: First Maritime Security and Surveillance Conference Begins
The first Maritime Security and Surveillance Conference commenced at the Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE, addressing both local and regional offshore challenges and threats. An introductory speech delivered by Rear Admiral Christopher Parry CBE, Former Director General DCDC, U
USA: Exercise BA12 to Revitalize Amphibious Operations
Commander, United States Fleet Forces (USFF) and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) will lead the East Coast’s largest joint and multinational amphibious assault exercise in the past ten years officials announced Jan. 25. Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 (BA12) will revitalize Navy and M
Northrop Grumman Participates in Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference in Australia
Northrop Grumman Corporation is participating in the Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference in Sydney, Australia, where it will highlight its maritime security capabilities and programmes, including marine navigation and ship control technology, and unmanned aircraft systems for maritime and
Sailors Cross-Train Aboard Ticonderoga-Class Guided-Missile Cruiser USS Vicksburg During COMPTUEX
The Operations department aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) took on some additional crew members while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 19. Sailors from other platforms including aircraft carriers and shore commands, are underway with Vicksburg during its comp
USS Nitze Sailors Participate in Practice Strait Transit
Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) participated in a practice strait transit, Jan. 23. In the scenario, the Nitze, along with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Porter (DDG 78) and USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), transited the fictional
USS Vella Gulf Arrives at Black Sea Port of Sevastopol
US Guided Missile Cruiser, USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), stopped at the Black Sea port of Sevastopol on Thursday. The ship was carrying about 50 protesters chanting “Yankee, go home!” and “No to NATO!”, reported RIA Novosti today (January 26). Yehven Dubovik, a protest organizer, told the visit was illega
Royal Navy’s New Ice Patrol Ship Arrives in Antarctica
HMS Protector, the Royal Navy’s new ice patrol ship, has arrived in Antarctica for the first time after her long sail south from Portsmouth. Her arrival, via Montevideo in Uruguay, coincided with the centenary of the Royal Navy’s Captain Scott reaching the South Pole. HMS Protector’s first task with
Russian Navy’s Interfleet Task Force Conducts Exercise in Mediterranean
Russian Navy’s interfleet task force consisting of Northern Fleet (NF) aircraft-carrying cruiser Admiral Kuznetsov, NF large ASW ship Admiral Chabanenko, and Baltic Fleet (BF) frigate Yaroslav Mudry held another exercise in central part of the Mediterranean Sea. Russian mariners carried out antiairc
UK: Experts from Three Countries Put NATO Submarine Rescue System Through its Paces
Costing £130m and weighing 360 tonnes, the NATO Submarine Rescue System is one of the most sophisticated pieces of equipment in the world. For four days, 70 experts from three countries put it through its paces. The NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) is stored and maintained in a giant purpose-buil
Russian Defense Ministry Signs Contract for SLBM Bulava Production
Russian defense ministry has already tied a contract for production of submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) Bulava to be executed till 2020, deputy defense minister Alexander Sukhorukov told reporters on Jan 24. “State tests of Bulava missile system have successfully finished in December, an
EU Special Representative to Horn of Africa, Mr. Alexander Rondos visits EU NAVFOR
On 23rd January 2012, EU NAVFOR Operation Commander Rear Admiral Duncan L. Potts welcomed Mr. Alexander Rondos, the recently appointed EU Special Representative to the Horn of Africa to the Operation Headquarters in Northwood for a briefing on the EU NAVFOR mission and discussed future close coopera
Russia: Crew of Frigate Neustrashimy Celebrates 19-th Anniversary of Flag Hosting
Crew of frigate Neustrashimy headed by Capt 2 rank Denis Baranov on Jan 24 celebrated 19-th anniversary of the flag hoisting. Frigate Neustrashimy was laid down in 1987 at Yantar Shipyard (Kaliningrad). The ship was named in honor of destroyer Neustrashimy, the first destroyer built after WW2. The f