Vessels
Singapore Navy sends rescue ship to assist in search for Indonesian submarine
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has dispatched a submarine rescue vessel to participate in the search for an Indonesian Navy submarine that was reported missing in the waters near Bali on 21 April.
Indonesian Navy submarine with 53 on board goes missing
A search is underway near Bali for the Indonesian Navy’s Type 209/1300 submarine KRI Nanggala-402 after it missed a regular reporting call.
Taiwan launches locally-built amphibious warfare ship
Taiwan has christened the 10,600-tonne Yushan (1401), a new type of amphibious warfare ship being built for the Taiwan Navy.
JMSDF commissions second Maya-class destroyer
The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) has commissioned the second Maya-class Aegis destroyer Haguru (DDG 180).
Frigates to dominate naval vessels market over next decade, report shows
Frigates are expected to account for a 32.7% revenue share of the total naval vessels market over the coming decade, GlobalData’s new report shows.
Indonesian Navy takes delivery of 1st locally built submarine
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has handed over KRI Aluguro (405), a new 1,400-ton submarine, to the Indonesian Navy.
Video: JMSDF commissions 3rd Hibiki-class ocean surveillance ship
Last week, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned Hibiki-class ocean surveillance ship JS Aki (AOS-5203).
Lead next-gen multi-mission frigate launched for JMSDF
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched JS Mogami (FFM-1), the first-in-class of next-generation multi-mission frigates ordered by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
HHI starts building 1st next-gen KDX-III destroyer for Korean Navy
South Korean shipbuilding major Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has officially begun building the first upgraded Sejong the Great-class (KDX-III) destroyer for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN).
Indian Navy orders five diving support vessels
The Indian Navy has decided to expand its fleet with five diving support craft (DSC).
Japanese Navy submarine collides with bulker
A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSF) Soryu-class submarine collided with a Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier in the Pacific Ocean.
Philippine Navy’s new frigate to be delivered ahead of schedule
Philippine Navy’s second Jose Rizal-class guided missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) will be delivered one month ahead of the contractual delivery date, the navy revealed.
Philippine Navy starts final inspection of new 2,600-ton frigate
Final FAP TIAC inspection of PN Frigate 2 will be from 25 to 30 January 2021. If PN Frigate 2 is found compliant to TS&BS, PN FAP TIAC will issue the Certificate of Final Acceptance to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), as stipulated in the contract, before the team flies back to Manila on 30 January 2
Republic of Korea Navy commissions 2nd Daegu-class frigate
The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) has commissioned ROKS Gyeongnam (FFG-819), the second of eight Daegu-class guided missile frigates.