Vessels
VIDEO: HMAS Canberra Shows Off in Sea Explorer
Take a look at Australian Navy’s HMAS Canberra while deployed in Exercise Sea Explorer. Australia’s newest military capability, the Amphibious Ready Element, commanded by the Amphibious Task Group Headquarters and comprising HMAS Canberra, Air Force assets and supported by the Army’s 2nd Battalion,
Manila, Philippines Welcomes USS Paul Hamilton
US Navy’s destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), skippered by Commander John Barsano, docked in Manila, Philippines, on Sunday, September 6. This three-day visit to the Philippines is part of the vessel’s regular port of calls to South East Asia. Just like any other visit of foreign navies, this acti
USCGC Seneca Back in Boston
The US Coast Guard Cutter Seneca returned to its homeport in Boston Saturday morning following a 70-day, 15,000 mile deployment combating international drug trafficking and migrant interdiction operations. During the Florida Straits and Pacific Ocean patrol, Seneca’s crew, along with an armed Coast
Final US Navy Destroyer Deploys to Rota, Spain
The USS Carney (DDG 64) departed her homeport of Mayport, Florida, Sept. 6 on her way to Rota, Spain, as the final of four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to be forward deployed to Spain. To enhance the security of the European region, Carney will join USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), USS Ros
Supply Vessels Provide Fuel for EUNAVFOR Warships
Spanish Navy’s ESPS Meteoro and the Royal Netherlands Navy’s HNLMS Groningen conducted replenishment at sea on September 2 which enabled them to continue their missions. Warships deployed with Operation Atalanta are able to remain at sea to protect World Food Programme (WFP) vessels and conduct coun
HMAS Newcastle Concludes CMF Middle East Mission
HMAS Newcastle is heading home to Sydney after a successful deployment to the Middle East region, where she seized the second-biggest illegal drug haul in Combined Maritime Forces history. The Royal Australian Navy guided missile frigate was deployed as part of Operation MANITOU, Australia’s contrib
Norway, Poland Discuss Submarine Cooperation
During the 23rd International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO 2015 in Kielce, Poland, Norwegian and Polish officials held talks regarding a possible submarine cooperation. Taking in consideration Norway’s ageing fleet of six Ula-class submarines, the Norwegian Government in 2007 started the process
Spanish Navy’s OPV Joins Fisheries Campaign
Spanish Navy’s patrol vessel Arnomendi has just departed from her home port in Cartagena for the international deep sea monitoring campaign in the Cantabrian Sea and the Sole Bank. The vessel will participate in the deep sea fishing campaign as part of the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) Pl
India, UK Strengthen Ties with Exercise KONKAN 2015
Indian Navy has sent its guided missile frigate INS Trikand to take part in Exercise KONKAN 2015. In order to strengthen ties between the United Kingdom and India, INS Trikand is visiting Devonport, Portsmouth and London. The scheduled visits will conclude on September 18. During its stay in Devonpo
RFA Argus Enters Portsmouth for Shipping Week
Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Argus sailed into Portsmouth yesterday as part of the Royal Navy’s contribution to London International Shipping Week. RFA Argus, which has most recently returned from Sierra Leone as the UK’s government’s response to the crisis, will host a series of events on board while
DCNS Floats French Navy’s Next FREMM Frigate
DCNS has floated the French Navy’s FREMM multi-mission frigate Auvergne in Lorient on September 2. The FREMM Auvergne is the sixth frigate in the programme and fourth of the series ordered by OCCAr[i] on behalf of the DGA (the French defence procurement agency) for the French Navy. With three FREMMs
USS Curtis Wilbur Changes Command
US Navy’s forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) held a change of command ceremony Sept. 1. Cmdr. Amy Graham relieved Cmdr. Hans De For as Curtis Wilbur’s commanding officer during a ceremony on board Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. While De Fo
ARC 7 de Agosto’s CO, Omani Navy Official Discuss Maritime Security
While the Colombian warship, Arc 7 de Agosto, was in Muscat, Oman, recently, the vessel’s commanding officer took the opportunity to visit the Royal Navy of Oman Principal Staff Officer, Yaqoob Yousuf Abdullah Al Kameshki. During their meeting both officers discussed the maritime security situation
Nigerian Navy’s ENC Takes Delivery of New Vessel
Nigerian Navy’s Eastern Naval Command, ENC, has recently expanded its fleet with a new P18N offshore patrol vessel (OPV). The Navy took delivery of the new vessel, named NNS Centenary (F91), on Friday in Calabar, according to DailyPost Nigeria. With this vessel the Nigerian Navy will further reinfor