Vessels
Philippine Coast Guard takes delivery of 2nd FPB 72 MKII fast patrol boat
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has received its second FPB 72 MKII fast patrol boat newbuilding. The 24-meter boat arrived at the Subic Port, Zambales, on September 3, 2018. Built by French shipbuilder Ocea, the patrol boat will be named BRP Panglao and will be commissioned together with BRP Borac
Royal Navy ship sails near disputed islands in South China Sea
Last month, Royal Navy amphibious assault ship HMS Albion sailed near South China Sea islands claimed by China in a freedom of navigation operation. The ship passed close to the Paracel Islands, which are controlled by China but claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan, on August 31. This was in line with inte
Australia, NZ sending aircraft to Japan to enforce North Korea sanctions
Australia and New Zealand are deploying three aircraft to Japan to conduct maritime surveillance in support of the international effort to enforce United Nations Security Council resolutions on North Korea. Australia will deploy two AP-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft, while New Zealand will send i
India hosts Bangladesh Navy frigate
Bangladesh Navy’s frigate Somudra Joy has arrived in India on a four-day visit to the Eastern Naval Command. The 115-meter-long ship reached Visakhapatnam on September 4, 2018. #BridgesofFriendship #BangladeshNavy ship #SomudraJoy accorded a warm welcome as she enters Visakhapatnam on a four day vis
Grounded Philippine Navy frigate refloated in South China Sea
The Philippine Navy’s (PN) frigate, which ran aground last week in the South China Sea, has been successfully refloated. BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (FF-15) was towed from Half Moon Shoal in the evening hours of September 3, an official of the Armed Forces of the Philippines was cited by the Philippine N
US, Japanese navies conduct bilateral training in South China Sea
The US Ronald Reagan Strike Group and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Escort Flotilla 4 Battle Group, participated in bilateral training on August 31 while underway in the South China Sea. During the training, units from the two maritime forces sailed in formation, participated in replenishment-a
India clears purchase of 24 ASW helicopters
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement of 24 new anti-submarine warfare capable, multi-role helicopters (MRHs) for the Indian Navy. According to earlier reports, the helicopters in question are Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, which are expected
Report: Japan to send JS Kaga to South China Sea, Indian Ocean mission
Japan is likely to send its Izumo-class helicopter carrier to the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean this year as well. The two-month deployment of the 27,000-ton JS Kaga comes as Japan aims to boost its presence in this strategically important region, Reuters reported citing two unnamed Japanese
India, Bangladesh start first coordinated patrol
The navies of India and Bangladesh kicked off their first ever coordinated patrol (IN-BN CORPAT) from the Bangladesh port city of Chittagong on June 25. The Indian Navy sent frigate INS Satpura and corvette INS Kadmatt to take part in the patrol. Bangladesh contributed frigate Abu Bakr and corvette
Indian Navy submarine rescue system completes first open sea trials
UK-based underwater technology company JFD said it has completed the first open sea launch of Indian Navy’s dive and recovery of the deep search and rescue vehicle (DSRV). The DSRV is the first of two 3rd generation submarine rescue systems being delivered to the Indian Navy. The DSRV completed a fu
Indian Navy commissions fourth Mk-IV LCU
The Indian navy has commissioned its fourth Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk-IV, IN LCU L54, in a ceremony at Port Blair on South Andaman Island. The ceremony took place Friday and was led by Indian Navy Chief of Materiel, Vice Admiral GS Pabby. A total of 8 vessels in the class are planned to be buil
Indian Navy “aircraft carrier” fuel barge launched in Kolkata
Kolkata-base shipbuilder Titagarh Wagons on May 17 launched the first of two new Indian Navy fuel barges. The self-propelled barge is expected to be delivered to the navy in September, after completing further outfitting and trials. According to the Indian Navy, the 1,000 ton fuel barge has a collap
Construction starts on 1st of Philippine Navy’s new frigates
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has started construction of the first of two 2,600-ton frigates ordered by the Philippine Navy. The steel-cutting ceremony for the frigate was held in Ulsan, South Korea, on May 1, 2018. As informed, each of the new frigates will feature a leng
South Korea to launch 2nd Dokdo-class ship this month
The Republic of Korea Navy’s second Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship will be launched this month, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said. The launching ceremony for the new ship, named ROKS Marado, will be held at Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction shipyard in Busan on May