Vessels
USS Shiloh Leaves Singapore
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) departed Singapore following a scheduled port visit from June 25-29. Capt. Kurush Morris, Shiloh’s commanding officer, said: “The port visit allowed us to experience the cultural diversity of the people of Singapore, work with the Sin
Pirates Board Product Tanker Moresby 9
A Honduras registered product tanker Moresby 9, GT 1321, carrying 2200 metric tonnes of Marine Gas Oil (MGO), was boarded by an unknown number of perpetrators approximately 34 nm from the Anambas Islands, Indonesia, on July 4, 2014. The Indonesian Navy deployed their ships to the location of the i
SLNS Samudura Brings 41 Illegal Immigrants Ashore
Sri Lanka Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel, SLNS Samudura is bringing 41 Australia-bound Sri Lankan illegal immigrants to the Galle Harbour. They were handed over to SLNS Samudura by Australia yesterday morning when it was on deep sea patrol in the southern seas of Sri Lanka. The group will be handed
JS Kunisaki Arrives for Pacific Partnership 2014
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s JS Kunisaki (LST 4003), carrying a multinational crew of U.S., Australian, Malaysian and Japanese personnel, arrived in Tacloban July 4 as part of Pacific Partnership 2014 (PP14). The ship and its roughly 300 embarked personnel arrived nearly eight months af
Top News of the Week of June 30 – July 6, 2014
U.S. Navy Ships Join Seafair Celebrations Sailors aboard the U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), and guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) will be in Seattle for Seafair as part of the annual festival’s Fleet Week, marking
INHD Enters Fourth Year of Chart Production with CARIS HPD
The Indian Naval Hydrographic Department (INHD), the agency responsible for hydrographic surveys and nautical charting to support national and international agencies, as well as public and private sector activities in Indian waters, is now entering their fourth year of chart production with CARIS HP
India Seeks UGM-84L Harpoon Missiles from US
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to India for UGM-84L Harpoon missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $200 million on July 1, 2014. The G
CVW-5 Commander Captures Landings Milestone
The commander of the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed air wing approached the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) to join a club of distinguished and experienced naval aviators who have achieved the career milestone of 1,000 arrested landings, or “traps.” Capt. William “Condor
USS George Washington Leaves Singapore
The USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) departed Singapore after a four-day, goodwill port visit, June 30. GWCSG Sailors enjoyed well-deserved liberty, took advantage of various local tours hosted by the ships’ Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), and participated in 11 community r
CARAT Philippines Wraps Up
The 20th annual exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines wrapped up with a closing ceremony on board the guided missile destroyer, USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), July 1st. The ceremony occurred a day after McCain, the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) and the Phili
USS George Washington Sailors Meet with AWWA SMILES
15 Sailors from the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) visited Asian Women’s Welfare Association Students Meet for Interaction, Learning Enrichment Services (AWWA SMILES) for a community relations project, June 27. AWWA SMILES is a voluntary welfare organi
Operation Kipion Handed Over to HMS Northumberland
HMS Somerset has officially handed over her Operation Kipion duties to sister ship HMS Northumberland, after spending six months in the Indian Ocean and Gulf region. The two Devonport based Type 23 frigates met at sea to transfer essential stores and key information to enable HMS Northumberland to
INS Kamorta to Join the Indian Navy in July
INS Kamorta, the first indigenous anti-submarine corvette as well as the first indigenous stealth corvette built by India, is expected to join the Indian Navy late next month. The vessel, which was designed and manufactured by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata, has a leng
Top News of the Week of June 23 – 29, 2014
MV-22 Osprey Lands on LHD Juan Carlos I On June 18th a milestone for the LHD ‘Juan Carlos I’ took place off the coast of Cádiz; namely the landing, for the first time, of a US Marine Corps MV-22 ‘Osprey’ coming from Morón Air Base. GE to Propel UK Navy’s Type 26 Vessels Today’s frigates […]