Vessels
Arleigh Burke-Class, Guided-Missile Destroyer Arrives in Singapore
Arleigh Burke-class, guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) arrived in Singapore for a port visit May 16. While in Singapore, McCampbell will be participating in the International Maritime Defense Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2011, a maritime defense trade show with more than a dozen navies in
Philippine President Welcomes US Navy Aircraft Carrier
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on Saturday welcomed the US Navy aircraft carrier from which the remains of slain al-Qaeda leader Os… (monstersandcritics) [mappress] Source: monstersandcritics, May 16, 2011;
US Navy Deploys Aircraft Carriers to Support Operation Geronimo
The US Navy deployed an unprecedented three aircraft carriers to support Operation Geronimo, and gave very strong air cover to the SEALs who… (inewsone) [mappress] Source: inewsone, May 12, 2011;
Sri Lanka Sailors Pass Out at SLNS Parakumba in Sampoor
Six hundred and Fifty two (652) recruits belonging to the 202nd, 203rd Intakes of the Regular Naval Force of the Sri Lanka Navy and Artificer sailors of 2nd Direct Entry batch-2010, passed out in a colourful Passing Out Parade held at SLNS Parakumba in Sampoor on 30th April 2011. Director General Lo
Eight Fishermen Arrives to Sri Lanka with Support of Navy
Eight Sri Lankan fishermen, who were released from Indian custody, have arrived to Sri Lanka with the support of Sri Lanka Navy… (sundayobserver) [mappress] Source: sundayobserver, April 12, 2011;
China: Aircraft Carrier Varyag Ready for Trials
A day after the Indian navy upgraded its second-in-command to the rank of vice admiral at the Visakhapatnam-based Eastern Command and minist… By Suman Sharma (dnaindia) [mappress] Source: dnaindia, April 11, 2011;
Reconstruction of Chinese Aircraft Carrier Nears Completion
China is set to launch its first aircraft carrier on its maiden voyage soon, according to Beijing media reports… By Huang Chi-kuang & Bear Lee (focustaiwan) [mappress] Source: focustaiwan,April 7, 2011;
USS Enterprise Sailor Falls Overboard, Safely Recovered
A sailor aboard the Norfolk-based aircraft carrier Enterprise was safely recovered after falling overboard this morning… By Lauren King (hamptonroads) [mappress] Source: hamptonroads,April 4, 2011;
Thai Navy Aircraft Carrier and Helicopters Rescue Tourists Stranded on Islands
Thailand’s navy used helicopters and an aircraft carrier on Thursday to rescue more than 800 tourists stranded by heavy rains on the country… (660worl) [mappress] Source: 660worl, April 1, 2011;
US Navy Prevents Hijacking Philippine Bulk Carrier in Arabian Sea
Pirates were unable to successfully hijack a bulk carrier in the Arabian Sea, after the U.S. Navy responded to a distress call, according to a feature on the Navy Times. The aircraft carrier Enterprise and the cruiser Leyte Gulf received a distress call at 10:30 a.m. local time, from Falcon Trader I