Vessels
OSI Maritime Systems Chosen for Ship Conversion
Chantier Davie Canada Inc. and Project Resolve Inc. have selected OSI Maritime Systems’ Integrated Navigation and Tactical System (INTS) for the conversion of the container vessel M.V. Asterix into an Auxiliary Oil Replenishment (AOR) ship. The ship will be converted in order to meet the Royal Canad
BWXT Contracted for US Naval Reactors Program
US Naval Reactors Program awards approximately $34.5 million in contracts to BWXT Nuclear Operations Group, Inc. The work funded by these contracts will support the manufacture of naval nuclear reactor components for US Navy submarines and aircraft carriers. BWXT is the sole manufacturer of naval nu
US Navy Survey Ships Maintenance Deal Awarded
U.S. Marine Management Inc. received a $49,1 million modification under a previously awarded contract to exercise two 183-day award term option periods for the operation and maintenance of six Navy Oceanographic Survey Ships (T-AGS). These ships operate worldwide and support the Naval Oceanographic
Gerald R. Ford EMALS Support Deal Awarded
San Diego-based General Atomics was awarded a USD 29,6 million deal for the material and labor necessary to manufacture, assemble, inspect, integrate, test and checkout the on-board repair parts in support of the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) and advanced arresting gear on the PCU G
USS Cowpens to Get Capabilities Upgrade
The guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) was inducted as the first ship to undergo a modernization effort that will significantly upgrade its capabilities in multiple mission areas, Sept. 25, at Naval Base San Diego. The CG Phased Modernization Program is designed to balance the Navy’s long-te
Most Read News, September 21 – 27, 2015
Egypt Buys French Mistrals French and Egyptian officials have concluded a contract for two Mistral-class ships in Paris, September 23. France Confident About Mistral Sale French Defense Minister Yves Le Drian has affirmed that France would find buyers for their two Mistral-class ships. HMS Glouceste
New US Submarine Will be Named USS Utah
US Navy Secretary Ray Mabus will name the Navy’s new Virginia-class submarine as USS Utah in a ceremony on September 28. This will be the second vessel in US Navy history to bear the name. The first USS Utah was commissioned in 1911 and was eventually sunk by the Japanese in 1941. In 1998, the U.S.
BAE Systems Wins Further USS Halsey Repair Works
BAE Systems Hawaii is being awarded a $39,1 million modification to previously awarded contract for scheduled drydocking selected restricted availability (DSRA) of USS Halsey (DDG 97). The scheduled DSRA is the opportunity in the ship’s life cycle primarily to conduct repair and alteration to system
George Washington Engages in PASSEX with JTS
The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23 and ships from the Japanese Training Squadron (JTS) conducted Passing Exercise (PASSEX) Sept. 22. This is the first time this particular Japanese squadron has worked with Washington. During the PASSEX, DESRON 23 and
US Navy’s Transfer Dock Ships to Start Repairs
Ocean Ships Inc. received a $17,8 million modification under the previously awarded contract to exercise an option for the operation and maintenance of two expeditionary transfer dock ships USNS Montford Point and USNS John Glenn. These ships support the Military Sealift Command Strategic Sealift Fl
USCG Cutter Tahoma Concludes 66-Day Patrol
The US Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma returned to homeport at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, Monday, after a 66-day patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. During the patrol, on Sept. 9th, the Tahoma crew pursued a “Go-Fast Vessel” to verify the vessel’s nationality. With the
Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy Goes to USS Columbia
The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) has been named the Pacific Fleet’s recipient of the prestigious Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy. The announcement was made June 16, 2015 by Adm. James F. Caldwell, Jr. in Washington, D.C. Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, pres
Canadian Surface Combatant Program Not in Danger
The Canadian government has confirmed that the Canadian Surface Combatant program is not at “very high risk”. Reacting to media reports about the CSC program being in trouble, the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces released a statement repudiating such claims. The statement
Eastern Pacific Cocaine Bust
The US Coast Guard and US Customs and Border Protection interdicted approximately 15000 pounds of cocaine off the coast of Mexico on August 31. A CBP Office of Air and Marine P-3 Maritime Patrol Aircraft tracked the 50-foot self-propelled semi-submersible vessel while on routine patrol in the intern