10th Italian FREMM Frigate on Sea Trials
The Italian FREMM frigate “Emilio Bianchi” successfully passed its First Sea Going Review on 18 November and had its First Sea Going in the Gulf of La Spezia on 28…
Viet Nam, China Seek “Peaceful, Law-Abiding Sea Area”
Viet Nam’s Coast Guard Ships CSB 8004 and CSB 8003 docked at Squadron 11 Port in the northern city of Hai Phong, successfully concluding a joint patrol mission with the…
Japan Approves Potential Mogami Class Frigate Sale
1. Regarding the transfer from Japan to Australia of finished products, parts and technical information (hereinafter referred to as “finished products, etc.”) in the event that Japan is to carry…
CNS Lientur on First Antarctic Mission
464 days after joining the Chilean Navy as an operational unit, the ATF 60 “Lientur” deep-sea tugboat began operations in polar waters. As an integral part of the Institution’s “Antarctic…
Brazil Begins Production of 5th Macaé Class Patrol Vessel
The Brazilian Navy held, this Thursday (28), at the Rio de Janeiro Navy Arsenal (AMRJ), the Keel Laying ceremony of the Patrol Vessel (NPa) “Miramar”. This milestone begins the construction…
Galvarino Commemorated 37 Years of Service
The crew of the ATF-66 tug “Galvarino” commemorated the 37th anniversary of the unit’s incorporation into the Chilean Navy in Talcahuano, its new home port since April. The ceremony was…
RFA Lyme Bay Completes Marathon Deployment
The heads of the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary flew to Gibraltar to thank sailors for their efforts on a mammoth deployment to Australia and back over 13 months.…
Uncrewed Boat Sails in First for Royal Navy
A crewless boat has been driven around the Solent – remotely controlled from a Royal Navy vessel in a first in UK waters. A Pacific 24 rigid-inflatable craft – the…
Norway Seeks Strategic Partnership for New Frigates
The Norwegian Ministry of Defence today announced November 19 its intention to invite the French, German, British and US governments to begin discussions regarding a potential strategic partnership for deliveries…
USCGC Vigilant Returns From Successful Drug Patrol
Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant returned home to Cape Canaveral November 24 after offloading more than 1,510 pounds of cocaine and 1,470 pounds of marijuana with a combined value of approximately…