Training & Education
Canada: Marport Deep Sea Technologies Inc Wins Multi-Million Major Defence Contract
Marport Deep Sea Technologies Inc., a leading developer of sonar technology for commercial and military applications, announced today that its subsidiary, Marport C-Tech Ltd., has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to manufacture helicopter dipping sonar modules for international defence c
REMUS 100 AUV Aids in Discovery of World War I German Submarine U-106
Hydroid, Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, the leading manufacturer of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, announced today that its REMUS 100 AUV aided in the discovery of the World War I German submarine U-106, which had been missing since October 1917. The Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN), which
African Migrants Left to Die in Mediterranean Sea After Nato Aircraft Carrier Fails to Respond
DOZENS OF African migrants were left to die in the Mediterranean Sea after European and Nato military units apparently ignored their cries… By Jack Shenker (irishtimes) [mappress] Source: irishtimes, May 9, 2011;
USS Bunker Hill Responds to Piracy Attack
Guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) boarded a suspected pirate vessel in cooperation with international forces while responding to a distress call May 5. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization received a distress call from the Panamanian-flagged merchant vessel Full City and passe
Indian Naval Warships, Aircraft Thwart Pirate Attack
An attack by Somali pirates on a Chinese cargo ship with 24 crew members on board in the Arabian Sea was successfully thwarted by Indian nav… (deccanherald) [mappress] Source: deccanherald, May 6, 2011; n attack by Somali pirates on a Chinese cargo ship with 24 crew members on board in the Arabian
HMS Brocklesby Clears Libyan Harbour Mine
HMS Brocklesby, one of the Royal Navy’s mine countermeasures vessels, has destroyed a mine laid by pro-Gaddafi forces in the port of Misurata on the Libyan coast. Forces loyal to Colonel Gaddafi have made repeated attempts to close down the port to limit the flow of humanitarian assistance to the po
USS Stephen W. Groves Destroys Pirate Assets
USS Stephen W. Groves, operating as part of NATO’s counter piracy mission – Operation Ocean Shield, fired upon two unmanned pirate skiffs th… (jacksonville) [mappress] Source: jacksonville, May 5, 2011;
US Navy to Christen Newest Guided-Missile Destroyer
The Navy will christen the newest guided-missile destroyer, Michael Murphy, May 7 during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine. The new destroyer honors Navy SEAL (Sea, Air, Land) Lt. Michael P. Murphy who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic a
USA: SEALs Conduct Exercise on Battleship
A helicopter hovered 30 feet above the main deck of the battleship New Jersey Tuesday, just a few feet from the long skyward barrels of the … (mycentraljesrsey) [mappress] Source: mycentraljersey, May 4, 2011;
USA: Multi-Purpose Amphibious Assault Ship Sets Sail After Successful Fleet Week
Multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) departed Port Everglades, Fla., after successfully completing a week long fleet week May 1. This year South Florida welcomed more than 2,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen for Fleet Week Port Everglades 2011. The week-long celebration
USA: Seawolf-Class, Fast-Attack Submarine Returns Home After Arctic Exercise
Seawolf-class, fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Kitsap, Wash., April 27, concluding a 58-day deployment highlighted by its participation in Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2011. “We were excited to have the chance to practice and develop techniques while oper
Finnish Warship Leaves EU NAVFOR
On 1 May, Finnish warship FNS POHJANMAA said farewell to Operation ATALANTA. The flagship of the Finnish Navy patrolled the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden for three months after integrating into the European Union Task Force. POHJANMAA complied effectively and efficiently with all tasks she was given
Thailand: Ronald Reagan CSG Arrives in Phuket
Three ships and more than 5,000 Sailors and Marines from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) arrived in Phuket, Thailand, May 1, for a scheduled port visit. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) and guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) are a
USS Sterett Returns to San Diego
Guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) returned to San Diego April 27, marking the end to its maiden deployment. During its deployment to the Western Pacific and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility (AOR), Sterett and her crew conducted maritime security operations and participated i