Vessels
India launches 2nd Project 17A frigate
Himgiri’, the second of seven Nilgiri-class Project 17A stealth guided missile frigates being built for the Indian Navy, was launched at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata on 14 December 2020.
Singapore Navy decommissions final two Fearless-class patrol vessels
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has decommissioned the final two Fearless-class patrol vessels (PVs) RSS Freedom and RSS Gallant at a sunset ceremony at Tuas Naval Base held on 11 December.
Korea picks Rolls-Royce MT30 for FFX-III frigate
The Rolls-Royce MT30 marine gas turbine has been selected for the Republic of Korea Navy’s (RoKN) FFX Batch III frigate, known as the Ulsan-class frigate.
South Korea launches 2nd KSS-III submarine
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has launched the Republic of Korea Navy’s second 3000-ton KSS-III submarine.
US, Japan, Australia conduct drills in South China Sea
Vessels belonging to the US, Japanese and Australian navies gathered in the South China Sea for trilateral naval exercises.
Japan launches, names new diesel-electric attack submarine
Taigei, a first unit in the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force’s (JMSDF) new class of attack submarines, has been launched and named in Japan.
Philippine Navy ship on lockdown after coronavirus outbreak onboard
The Philippine Navy’s Rizal-class patrol corvette BRP Quezon (PS-70) has been placed on lockdown due to a recent coronavirus outbreak on board the ship, the Philippine News Agency said.
Indian Coast Guard’s newest FPV commissioned in Kolkata
The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned ICGS Kanaklata Barua (226), its newest Flight II Rajshree-class fast patrol vessel (FPV).
USCG cutter arrives in Japan after catching fire
On 22 September, the US Coast Guard cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) arrived at Yokosuka, Japan, after combatting a shipboard engineering fire on 20 September during a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet’s area of operations.
Pakistan Navy’s Type 054A/P frigate launched in China
Pakistan Navy’s second Type 054A/P (F22P Batch II) frigate has been launched at China’s Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard.
Philippine Navy’s brand new frigate departs for RIMPAC 2020
The Philippine Navy held a simple send-off ceremony at Alava Wharf, SBMA, Zambales on July 29, 2020, for its contingent that will participate in the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise, the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Philippine Navy commissions Jose Rizal frigate
The Philippine Navy has commissioned its first purpose-built frigate, BRP Jose Rizal (FF150).
USS McCampbell leaves Japan to undergo midlife modernization in the USA
Last week, the US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) departed Yokosuka, Japan, for Portland, Oregon, to complete a scheduled a 17-month Depot Modernization Period (DMP).
Royal New Zealand Navy takes delivery of new tanker
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has delivered HMNZS Aotearoa, a new Polar-class logistics support vessel, to the Royal New Zealand Navy.