Vessels
Bath Iron Works Gets USS Zumwalt’s Propellers
Rolls-Royce has delivered the twin fixed pitch propellers to Bath Iron Works for installation on the US Navy’s most modern surface combatant, the future USS Zumwalt, the first ship of the DDG 1000 multi-mission destroyer class. The provision of the twin fixed pitch propellers marks the completion of
ESPS Galicia Reaches Halfway Point in Counter-Piracy Deployment
Spanish warship, ESPS Galicia, recently reached the halfway point in her deployment as the flagship for Operation Atalanta. Since joining the Operation in May 2015, ESPS Galicia has sailed over 15,000 nautical miles, conducting counter-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden and Somali basin, as well as
USS Jacksonville Docks in Singapore
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) arrived in Singapore for a port visit as a part of its Western Pacific deployment on July 27th. After a successful completion of Talisman Sabre 2015, the joint exercise coordinated with both the Australian and New Zealand navies,
Portsmouth Naval Base Prepares for Britain’s Biggest Warships
Work has begun to revamp facilities in Portsmouth Naval Base so it can accommodate Britain’s biggest warships. It will take 18 months and £34m (about USD 53 million) to turn the 90-year-old structure at Middle Slip Jetty into 21st Century moorings meeting all the needs of Britain’s future flagship.
USS Porter Arrives in Haifa, Israel
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) arrived in Haifa, Israel, for a scheduled port visit July 26. The port visit serves to enhance U.S.-Israeli relations as the two nations work together for a stable, secure and prosperous region. While in port, Sailors will have the
Colombian Navy Warship Ready for Operation Atalanta
Colombian Navy warship, ARC 7 de Agosto, recently completed sea trials with the Spanish Navy prior to her collaboration with Operation Atalanta off the coast of Somalia. Conducted at the Spanish Navy Combat at Sea Centre in south western Spain, the sea training ensured that ARC 7 de Agosto was ready
U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Man from Sinking Vessel
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued an adult male from a sinking sailing vessel Monday evening near Treasure Island. At 6:29 p.m., Coast Guard Sector San Francisco Command Center personnel received a distress broadcast from the owner of a 40-foot sailing vessel reporting it was taking on water approximatel
MRH90 Supports Exercise TALISMAN SABRE
Personnel from HMAS Albatross’ 808 Squadron have ably supported Australian Navy’s role in the recent Exercise TALISMAN SABRE, embarked in HMAS Choules. Commanding Officer Choules Commander Chris Aulmann said that the reliable and flexible MRH90 helicopters operated by the squadron provided essential
HM Naval Base Portsmouth Welcomes Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited HM Naval Base Portsmouth on Sunday 26 July to meet the international sailing teams taking part in the World Series Races to determine the contender for the America’s Cup Trophy in 2017. The Duke and Duchess were met in Portsmouth by Lo
US, Australian Navies Exchange Personnel
HMAS Arunta brought together the operations of the United Sates Navy and the Royal Australian Navy recently in a demonstration of just how closely the two nations can work together. Arunta was part of the Expeditionary Strike Group during Exercise TALISMAN SABRE, and the Australian ship decided to t
Lynx Helicopter Tests Her Defences
Ships in the Caribbean have been treated to an impromptu daytime firework display as the Lynx helicopter of RFA Lyme Bay tested her defences. The Royal Navy helicopter fired their Infra-Red Countermeasures – better known as flares – over waters off Grand Cayman during a training flight for the 180-k
LÉ NIAMH Saves 243 Migrants
LÉ NIAMH, Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Irish Navy, successfully conducted a Search and Rescue Operation 80 kilometres north-west of Tripoli, Libya on July 27th, rescuing 243 migrants from a wooden barge. There was a slight swell and south easterly breeze at the time, the operation commenced at 8.31
Pacific Partnership Concludes Visit to Solomon Islands
The people of the Solomon Islands and members of Pacific Partnership 2015 celebrated the completion of a successful two-week mission by the Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) July 24. Millinocket and embarked Task Forager provided medical, engineering, veterin
USS Wisconsin Hosts Change of Command Ceremony
Rear Adm. Christopher W. Grady relieved Rear Adm. Pete A. Gumataotao as commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT) July 24 during a ceremony aboard USS Wisconsin (BB 64). Gumataotao served as commander since August 2013, continuing to reshape the surface force footprint in the Atlantic. Well