A Welcome French Navy Visit
A brand-new French Navy offshore patrol vessel made a stop into Cairns during its participation in the US joint humanitarian assistance Operation Pacific Angel. Auguste Benebig, based in Noumea since…
Task Force North Amphibious Landings
Commander Task Force North led complex amphibious operations requiring precise planning, coordination, and execution across nine NATO nations during the culminating maritime event of Steadfast Defender 24, Alta, Norway, March…
HMS Sutherland LIFEX Undocking
The waters of the Hamoaze lap around the hull of HMS Sutherland once more as the warship passes a major milestone in her multi-year revamp. The Type 23 frigate has…
USCGC Bertholf Visits Malaysia
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) departed Port Klang, Malaysia, March 4, following several engagements with the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) and multiple Malaysian dignitaries. The Bertholf was…
Italian Navy Orders Two New Training Ships (TIRMA)
Baglietto’s Navy division, together with Siman Yachts, a company that specializes in the construction of steel hulls, has been awarded the construction of four 33-metre vessels for the Italian Navy’s…
Shipyard Trivia
Just over 117 years ago, on February 28, 1907 you would have witnessed this rare birds-eye view from the smokestack of former Building 93, the garbage crematorium, that shows the…
USS Tripoli Begins Trials After Selected Restricted Availability
Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) is nearing the end of their Selected Restricted Availability (SRA) period and got underway for the first time in more than a year,…
USS Annapolis Visits Australia
USS Annapolis (SSN 760) arrived in HMAS Stirling in Perth, Western Australia Sunday. This marks the second visit by a U.S. fast-attack submarine to HMAS Stirling since the announcement of…
Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise ARIADNI 24
From February 26 to March 8, 2024, the multinational Mine War Exercise “ARIADNI 24” took place in the wider maritime area of the Cretan Sea. The above exercise is organized…
Shoft Shipyard Launches Indian Navy Tug Baljeet
25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Baljeet was launched by Cmde Rajat Nagar, WPS (Mbi) on 10 Mar 24 at M/s Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd, Bharuch, Gujarat. This Tug is a…