Sailors from Australian warship HMAS Stuart were recognised for saving the life of an American sailor during Exercise BERSAMA LIMA 14. Leading Seaman Maritime Logistics – Personnel Operations Matthew Sales, Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Benjamin Ridd, Able Seaman Electronic Technician Freya Gosnell an
The 20th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei commenced at Muara Naval Base in Brunei, Nov. 10. Original CARAT partners, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) have participated since the exercise began in 1995. CARAT Brunei marks the final phase of the 2014 series, which began
The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) will be operating alongside their Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) counterparts during a bilateral field training exercise, Keen Sword 15, November 11. Keen Sword is the latest in a series of joint/bilateral field training exercises since 1
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) took part in the Blue Chromite 15 exercise on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Blue Chromite demonstrates the Navy and Marine Corps’ amphibious and expeditionary capabilities from the sea to shore. Rehearsing integration of arms in a tactical scen
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) arrived in Yokosuka, Japan for a goodwill port visit and maintenance availability Oct. 27 to Nov. 3. The ship’s crew of more than 300 Sailors took advantage of liberty experiencing a new culture and visiting historical sites wh
USS Jimmy Carter Propulsion Deal Goes to DRS Technologies DRS Power & Control Technologies is being awarded a $17,9 million modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the accomplishment of the redesign of the advanced secondary propulsion unit motor con
US Navy’s Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) conducted a change of command ceremony November 5. LCDR Bobby J. Rowden relieved LCDR Todd B. Penrod as commanding officer of USS Pioneer. Capt. Mike Dowling, Commodore, Naval Mine Countermeasures Squadron Seven (MCMRON 7), presen
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia arrived in Yokosuka, Japan, Nov. 5, for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of 150, Columbia Sailors will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest capabilities of the submarine fleet. Cmdr. John
Russian Navy’s Baltic Fleet (BF) frigate “Yaroslav Mudry” (727), along with the tanker “Cola”, arrived on a business call at the port of Jakarta, Indonesia. With the task of providing security for civilian shipping in the Indian Ocean, the Neustrashimy class frigate and the tanker will stay in port
Aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Philippine Navy (PN) and Philippine Air Force (PAF) in combined maritime operations, the annual interoperability exercise between the two forces codenamed “Dagit” formally began in Cavite City, Philippines, on Monday in an opening ceremony headed by the Phi
Sri Lanka Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel, SLNS Samudura took part in the coastguard exercise “DOSTI – XII” held in the seas off Male from October 28th to 31st 2014. The 4-day exercise was conducted jointly by Indian, Sri Lankan and Maldivian Coast Guards with the aim of strengthening bonds of friends
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) pulled into Changi Naval Base for a scheduled port call following completion of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2015. Capt. Paul C. Spedero, Peleliu’s commanding officer said: Peleliu and my crew are prepared for any operational tasking that we m
The Russian Naval Ship “Moskva” left Singapore after a short port replenishment visit. The Black Sea Fleet vessel continues to perform its tasks in the Pacific Ocean after it replenished its stocks and the crew rested. During its transition of the South China Sea the vessel will conduct different ex
Rolls-Royce Exhibits Naval Defence Propulsion and System Solutions at Euronaval Under the brand MTU, Rolls-Royce will be presenting propulsion and system solutions for the naval defence and marine sectors at the Euronaval exhibition in Paris from 27 to 31 October (Hall B2, Stand F38). Hull Misses th
