USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) and a U.S. Navy P-3 Orion from Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 conducted an underway engagement with the Swedish Navy, on April 22nd. “We are pleased to be conducting an exercise with our Swedish allies which will enhance interoperability between our Navies. Professional exercises be
The crew of the US Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf returned home to Alameda on Friday, 22nd of April, after seizing $329 million in cocaine during a successful 95-day counter narcotics deployment. The 126-person Alameda-based crew of the Cutter Bertholf interdicted nine smuggling vessels, detained 22 su
HMAS Yarra has arrived in Bundaberg to participate in the Queensland city’s Anzac Day commemorations including the Bargara Remembers Dawn Service and Anzac Day March. The Huon class minehunter and her crew of 46 will spend five days in the city while en-route to Cairns as part of her diving and mine
The crew of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) hosted a tour for community leaders and Lincoln historians from Springfield, Illinois, throughout various spaces on the ship in Newport News, April 21. The tour allowed the visitors a glimpse into the various day-to-day operations throughout the ship and prov
A Tri-Service exercise designed to test the Anglo-French working partnership has completed on April 22nd, after a fortnight of exercising on sea, land and air. Eight warships from the Royal Navy and Marine Nationale took part – Royal Navy flagship HMS Ocean, HMS Bulwark, HMS Sutherland, as well as R
The 32nd Under Secretary of the Navy visited USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) April 22 as part of a fleet visit to Norfolk. The Honorable Janine Davidson was hosted by Commander, Carrier Strike Group 2 Rear Adm. Brian Luther and GHWB Commanding Officer Capt. Will Pennington. During the visit, Davidson
Australia starts unrolling shipbuilding plans Austal, the West Australian shipbuilding company, is the first to benefit from the Australian shipbuilding program outlined in the recently released Defence White Paper. US Navy constructs unique pier U.S. Navy units started the construction of the Eleva
On April 18th, 2016, Pakistan Navy received two Landing Craft (Mechanized) at Karachi Shipyard & Shipyard & Engineering during a handing over ceremony. Rear Admiral Syed Imdad Imam Jafri HI(M), Commander Logistics Pakistan Navy, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The ceremony was attended by high r
Civilian crews on merchant vessels and cruise ships worked with navies from more than 30 nations to ensure the waterways of the Middle East remain open and secure for commercial shipping. More than 30 commercial ships, together with partner nation navies, participated in the International Mine Count
SRDSC has awarded a contract by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine for development of the technical design and modernization of the frigate Hetman Sahaydachniy. Due to the modernization project, the frigate’s service life will be extended. Fighting efficiency and habitability will be improved as wel
Cyclone-class patrol coastal USS Shamal (PC 13) returned April 20 from her second 45-day patrol in the U.S 4th Fleet area of operations. Shamal deployed Dec. 9, 2015 and again March 8 to conduct counter illicit trafficking operations in support of Operation Martillo. Operation Martillo, a joint, int
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing boater in Tampa Bay, Florida, Thursday afternoon. At 11:52 a.m. on Tuesday, watchstanders from Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg received a mayday call via VHF-FM marine band radio channel 16 from a woman aboard a 24-foot boat reporting her fri
US Navy commands worldwide are observing Earth Day in April through events and activities that demonstrate good environmental stewardship among Sailors and civilian personnel. Events range from tree plantings to shoreline and neighborhood base cleanups, nature tours, school presentations and recycli
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) departed Riga for after a scheduled port visit, April 21. Such port visits serve to enhance U.S.-Latvian relations as the two nations work together for a stable, secure and prosperous region. “The Donald Cook was greeted warmly by
