Vessels
Japan: Yokosuka Hosts SMASHEX
Sailors from Submarine Group 7 and organizations around the world participated in a Search for Simulated Submarine Casualty Exercise (SMASHEX) at Fleet Activities Yokosuka Aug. 7-8. SMASHEX is a table top exercise to test procedures and practices required in the very unlikely event of a submarine se
Top News of the Week August 5 – 10, 2013
USS Lassen Docks in Melbourne, Australia The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) arrived in Melbourne for a port visit, Aug. 7. During the port visit Lassen will be involved in several community engagement projects including a visit to an after school program and a socce
Sri Lanka Navy Divers Place Buoys in Back Bay
In order to facilitate the fishermen engaged in coastal fishing, Naval Divers attached to the Eastern Naval Command placed buoys in the Back Bay in Trincomalee earmarking the area for their exclusive use. The bay, which had once been a hive of activity with traditional fishermen taking the lead, was
Top News of the Week July 29 – August 2, 2013
USS George Washington Drops Anchor in Brisbane, Australia The U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, arrived to Brisbane, Australia, July 29, for its first port visit of its 2013 patrol. USS George Washington Hosts Reception in Brisbane, Au
US, Singapore Navies Conclude CARAT Exercise
The 19th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore exercise concluded with a closing ceremony at Changi Naval Base, July 26. Beginning nearly two weeks ago, the annual exercise with the Republic of Singapore consisted of shore-based and at-sea training events designed to add
Myanmar Navy Turns to India for Naval Assistance
The Myanmar Navy Commander-in-Chief, Vice Admiral Thura Thet Swe, on Monday asked for naval arms assistance from India, during his four-day visit to New Delhi, as reported by The New Indian Express. Also, the Commander discussed with Indian Navy Chief Admiral D K Joshi different manners of building
India: Vice Admiral NN Kumar Chairs Mid-Year Refit Review
Vice Admiral NN Kumar, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Material, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Navy) arrived Visakhapatnam on Tuesday, 23 Jul 13, on a three day maiden visit to the Eastern Naval Command after assuming office as the Chief of Material. The Flag Officer called on Vice Admiral Anil
Navy’s OPV Brings Stranded 73 Australia-Bound Sri Lankans Ashore
Sri Lanka Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel Samudura brought all the 73 stranded Sri Lankans ashore safely on 26th July 2013. On the direction of the Navy, a merchant vessel heading for Singapore had rescued them 290 nautical miles south east of Galle around noon on 24th. The Navy alerted the merchant v
Top News of the Week July 22 – 27, 2013
VIDEO: USS Independence Shows Off Its Maneuvering Capabilities An American littoral combat ship USS Independence conducted a demonstration of its maneuvering capabilities in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on July 18th 2013. The Philippine Navy Prepares for BRP Alcaraz Arrival The Phili
Vice President Speaks to Crew of USS Freedom (LCS 1)
Vice President Joe Biden speaks to the crew of the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) during a visit to the ship to thank Sailors and their families for their service. Freedom is in Singapore as part of her maiden deployment to Southeast Asia. Fast, agile and mission-focused, littoral combat s
USS Asheville Calls at Yokosuka for the Second Time
The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka July 24 for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of approximately 147, Asheville will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest capabilities of the
Sri Lanka Conducts Health & Field Medical Clinics
As an another endeavor under the community development programme, the North Western Naval Command successfully conducted a school health clinic, a field medical clinic and a blood donation campaign under the patronage of the Commander North Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral NKD Nanayakkara. The schoo
USS Charlotte Visits Singapore
The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) arrived in Singapore on July 16 for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of approximately 150, Charlotte will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest capabilities of the submarine fle
Top News of the Week July 15 – 21, 2013
BRP Ramon Alcaraz Departs Guam After spending four days in Hawaii, BRP Ramon Alcaraz departed for Guam on Tuesday, the last port stop before she finally arrives to her new home, the Philippines on the first week of August. Construction of Russian Navy’s New Frigate Begins The Yantar shipyard in Russ