Vessels
Australia: Oiler HMAS Success farewelled after 33 years of service
HMAS Success, the longest serving ship in Royal Australian Navy’s fleet, has completed her service to the nation and was decommissioned at her homeport at Sydney’s Garden Island on June 29. Success – dubbed the ‘Battle Tanker’ – has been a vital part of the navy’s capability over the past 33 years.
ATSB: Ineffective ECDIS use led to Australian cutter reef grounding
The ineffective crew training about the use of onboard electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) might have led to the grounding of the Australian Border Force cutter Roebuck Bay, a new investigation shows. In September 2017, the ABFC Roebuck Bay grounded on Henry Reef in the Great Bar
Canadian Coast Guard welcomes 1st new vessel built under National Shipbuilding Strategy
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has accepted delivery of the first new large vessel built under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). The first offshore fisheries science vessel (OFSV), CCGS Sir John Franklin, was built by Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards in Canada. “On behalf of the Canadian Coast
US Navy to christen its newest Independence-variant LCS
The US Navy’s newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Oakland (LCS 24), will be christened in Mobile, Alabama, on June 29. “The christening of the future USS Oakland marks an important step toward this great ship’s entry into the fleet,” Secretary of the Navy Richard V
Japanese minesweeper collides with cargo vessel off Hiroshima
A minesweeper of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) has collided with a cargo ship off the coast of Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The incident occurred around midnight on June 26 while the JS Notojima (MSC-682) was sailing off Mihara Port, Japanese Ministry of Defense said in a statement. T
USCG unveils homeport of newest national security cutter
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has announced that Charleston, South Carolina will be the home of its newest national security cutter (NSC). “I am pleased to announce that Charleston, South Carolina will be the home of the Coast Guard’s 11th National Security Cutter,” Admiral Karl L. Schultz, Commandant o
US Navy’s littoral combat ship 17 passes acceptance trials
The US Navy’s littoral combat ship (LCS) 17, the future USS Indianapolis, has completed acceptance trials in Lake Michigan, Lockheed Martin said. This is the ship’s final significant milestone before its delivery later this year. The trials included a full-power run, maneuverability testing, and sur
France celebrates end of construction of 6th FREMM frigate
The French Navy celebrated the completion of the construction of its sixth multi-mission frigate, FREMM Normandie, in Lorient on June 25. As explained, the celebration marked not only the end of work on the six FREMM frigates but also the beginning of the manufacturing of the FREMM frigates with rei
NAVSEA: USNS Miguel Keith wraps up 1st sea trials
The US Navy’s new expeditionary sea base vessel, the future USNS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) has completed first sea trials after last year’s dry dock incident, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) said. Almost a year ago, the ship sustained damages while under construction at NASSCO’s facility in San Diego
BAE Systems wins contract to modernize US Navy’s C5ISR systems
The US Navy has selected BAE Systems to provide engineering and integration support for critical communications and combat systems. BAE Systems has been awarded a five-year, $90 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to modernize and maintain C5ISR systems embedded within vehicles,
Future USS Cincinnati delivered to US Navy
The United States Navy has taken delivery of its newest Independence-class littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Cincinnati (LCS 20), Australian shipbuilder Austal said. The newbuild has been handed over by Austal USA’s Mobile ship manufacturing facility in Alabama. “This program continues to i
Indian Navy launches Operation Sankalp in Gulf of Oman
Indian Navy has deployed two of its vessels in the Gulf of Oman as part of the Operation Sankalp, following the recent maritime security incidents in the region. With this move, the country aims to provide support for Indian-flagged vessels operating and transiting through the Persian Gulf and the G
OPV Market Survey Report
Ahead of OPV International taking place on 24th-26th September in Cádiz, Spain and with the official support of the Spanish Navy, Defence IQ conducted a survey with experts from Navies across the globe, on Key Deployments, Future Investments and Industry Offering in the OPV Market. >> View the Repor
USS Ronald Reagan, JMSDF conduct bilateral drill in South China Sea
The US Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) participated in bilateral exercises with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships JS Izumo (DDH-183), JS Murasame (DD-101) and JS Akebono (DD-108) in the South China Sea earlier this month. As informed, the ship quarte