Vessels
GDEB Awarded Further Work for Virginia-Class Subs
General Dynamics’ Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Connecticut, is being awarded an $8,1 million modification to previously awarded contract for the already accomplished procurement and manufacturing of onboard repair parts for Virginia-class submarines. This contract is for the definitization of a prev
ESPS Galicia, USNS John Ericsson Engage in RAS
During a recent counter-piracy patrol off the coast of Somalia, Operation Atalanta flagship, ESPS Galicia, conducted a ‘replenishment at sea’ (RAS) with USNS John Ericsson. The transfer of fuel took only two hours to complete. USNS John Ericsson is currently deployed with Task Force 53, that regular
USS New Orleans Changes Command in Seal Beach, California
US Navy’s San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD18) held a change of command ceremony on the flight deck while in port Seal Beach, California, Aug. 23. Upon arrival to Seal Beach, Calif., Capt. Douglas “V8” Verissimo turned over command of the to Capt. Glenn “Shooter”
Brazilian Navy Commander Tours US Navy’s Only Boot Camp
Adm. Eduardo Bacellar Leal Ferreira, commander of the Brazilian Navy, toured U.S. Navy training facilities at Recruit Training Command (RTC), the Navy’s only boot camp, Aug. 21. Ferreira was joined on the tour by Rear Adm. Stephen C. Evans, commander, Naval Service Training Command, who hosted Ferre
USS Seawolf Returns from Arctic Deployment
The fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton Aug. 21, following a six-month deployment. During the deployment, Seawolf conducted routine submarine operations, which included scheduled under-ice transits and under-ice operations. The Navy has
Abu Dhabi, UAE Hosts USS Rushmore
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) arrived in Abu Dhabi for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 25. The visit, Rushmore’s second to Abu Dhabi, will provide Sailors and Marines with the opportunity to go on tours through Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), and the chance to experience
FGS Erfurt Welcomes Operation Atalanta Force Commander
On Monday 24th August 2015, the Operation Atalanta Force Commander, Rear Admiral Gómez Fernández de Córdoba, was welcomed on board FGS Erfurt. The Force Commander flew to FGS Erfurt via Galicia’s SH3D Sea King helicopter. After being welcomed on board by Commander Andreas Kaspar, the Force Commander
Spanish Navy Conducts VBSS on a Merchant Vessel
Spanish Navy’s auxiliary oiler and replenishment (AOR) ship Cantabria, a part of NATO’s counter-terrorist operation Active Endeavor, has conducted a VBSS (Visit, Board, Search and Seizure) operation against a merchant vessel, allegedly involved in illegal arms trafficking and terrorist-related activ
USS Constitution Receives Its 74th Commanding Officer
Cmdr. Robert S. Gerosa Jr. assumed the duties as 74th commanding officer of USS Constitution from Cmdr. Sean D. Kearns during a change of command ceremony aboard the ship Aug. 14 in Dry Dock 1 at Charlestown Navy Yard. Gerosa, a native of New Rochelle, New York, is a 1990 graduate of Iona Preparator
ESPS Galicia Hosts EUNAVFOR Deputy Commander
On Sunday 23rd August 2015, the Deputy Commander of Operation Atalanta, Rear Admiral Christoph Joachim Müller-Meinhard, visited ESPS Galicia whilst at sea in the Gulf of Aden. Rear Admiral Müeller-Meinhard flew out to ESPS Galicia from Salalah in Oman via the Spanish warship’s SH3D Sea King helicopt
Over 400 People Saved by Royal Navy Vessel
As the nearest ship to the scene the Royal Navy hydrographic ship HMS Enterprise contributed to a major rescue of migrants in the Mediterranean, working under an Italian-led EU mission. The vessel identified four small vessels and safely brought aboard 453 people, who were later transferred to the G
ESPS Galicia, ARC 7 De Agosto Meet off Somalia
On Saturday 22 August, ESPS Galicia rendezvoused with ARC 7 De Agosto off the coast of Somalia as part of the Colombian warship’s collaboration with Operation Atalanta. Whilst carrying out a replenishment at sea (RAS) of stores and food, the EU Force Commander, Rear Admiral Alfonso Fernández Gómez d
Australia to Demonstrate Amphibious Skills
Australia’s newest military capability, the Amphibious Ready Element, is preparing to demonstrate its capacity in waters off the North Queensland coast. Townsville-based 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment with MRH-90 helicopters from the 16th Aviation Brigade will combine with the Royal Austra
US CPO Selectees Take Part in Damage Control Challenge
US Navy’s Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees competed in a Damage Control (DC) Challenge on the Pearl Harbor waterfront Aug. 20, sponsored by the Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) Chief Petty Officers Association. The competition gave CPO selects from local commands a chanc