Vessels
Most Read News, November 24 – 30, 2014
VIDEO: Canada Marks Modernization of the Halifax-Class Frigates The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls and Minister of Canadian National Defence, yesterday announced the successful modernization of the first four Halifax-Class frigates. TenCate Advanced Armour to Support
Singaporean Navy Ship Pays Visit to Australia
Brisbane gave a warm welcome to RSS Persistence recently when the Singaporean Navy ship made a port call en route to a joint Australian and Singaporean Exercise being conducted off the coast of Queensland. The Commanding Officer Naval Headquarters South Queensland, Commander Peter Tedman, said the c
Russian Warship Docks in Sri Lanka
Russian naval ship “Yaroslav Mudriy”, arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit on 24th November 2014. The ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions on her arrival. “Yaroslav Mudriy” is a destroyer commanded by Captain 3rd Rank Vladmir A Cherokov. The ship
Most Read News, November 17 – 23, 2014
Sweden Confirms Intruder in Stockholm Archipelago The Swedish Armed Forces confirmed that a submarine has violated Swedish territorial integrity. Results from the analysis following the intelligence operation conducted in October are unambiguous. Two US Naval Ships Collide in the Gulf of Aden Two U.
Sri Lankan Naval Academy Holds Certificate Awarding Ceremony
The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the 15th Sub Lieutenant Technical (Executive) Course was held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium of the Naval & Maritime Academy in Trincomalee on 14th November 2014. The ceremony was presided over by the Commandant, Naval and Maritime Academy, Commod
Busan, Korea Welcomes USS Cape St. George
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea, for a port visit Nov. 21. The ship, homeported in San Diego, is currently on a routine deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Capt. Michael P. Doran, commanding officer of Cape St. Geor
USS Olympia Docks in Yokosuka, Japan
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Nov. 20 for a visit as part of its on-going deployment to the Western Pacific. Olympia continues to conduct a multitude of missions while showcasing the latest capabilities of the submarine
George Washington CSG Welcomes JMSDF during Keen Sword 15
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Rear Adm. Akira Saito, commander, Escort Flotilla (CCF) One, along with his staff and other JMSDF sailors embarked the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and other ships in the George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) as part
US, Japanese Military Leaders Discuss Future Cooperation
US and Japanese military leaders embarked Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Nov. 18 during Exercise Keen Sword 15. Vice Adm. Robert Thomas Jr., commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Vice Adm. Eiichi Funada, commander in chief, Maritime Self-D
Malaysian Navy’s Vessel Sinking in Lumut, Perak
KD Perantau 151, a Malaysian Navy’s hydrography ship, sank partially at the Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd in Lumut, Perak. The vessel was docked at the shipyard for maintenance works when it started taking on water in the lower part. The incident occurred in the late hours of November 18, supposed
Personnel Stays Response Ready with Fire Drills
Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Yokosuka Fuels personnel hosted a Mutual Aid Fire Drill that brought together Commander Navy Region Japan (CNRJ) and Yokohama City fire fighters for a joint exercise at Defense Fuel Support Point (DFSP) Tsurumi Nov. 12 in Yokohama, J
Yaroslav Mudry Leaves Malaysia, Heads to Sri Lanka
Russian Navy’s Neustrashimy class frigate “Yaroslav Mudry” (727), a part of the Baltic Fleet (BF), departed the Malaysian Penang Port and is now on its way to Sri Lanka. The vessel will pass the Malacca Strait, which connects the Indian Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, and sail through the Bay of Benga
INS Teg Docks in Nacala, Mozambique
Indian Naval Ship Teg, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, made a port call at Nacala, Mozambique on November 17, 2014. The goodwill visit is aimed at strengthening the existing bonds of friendship between the two nations. During the stay in harbour, various activities are planned including offici
Japanese Guests Board USS George Washington
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted guests from Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 17. Rear Adm. John Alexander, commander, Battle Force 7th Fleet and Capt. Greg Fenton, George Washington’s commanding officer hosted 22 visitors who toured the ship and were provided a general orient