In observations that could raise the hackles of China, India Wednesday acknowledged the benefits of holding joint exercises with global and regional powers such as the US, Japan and Vietnam in the South China Sea, East China Sea and the Western Pacific Ocean.
‘The several joint maritime exercises with have had with regional navies in South China Sea, East China Sea and the Western Pacific have brought benefits,’ Defence Minister A.K. Antony said while addressing a conference of Indian
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Antony applauded the efforts of Indian Navy in checking Antony applauded the efforts of Indian Navy in checking piracy and called for a collective approach from the international community as well on the issue. "The incidents of piracy in Indian Ocean continue to remain a serious concern. Though the presence and proactive efforts of our Navy to tackle piracy in the Gulf of Aden have prevented many incidents, the international community as a whole needs to do a lot more collectively," he said.
Aquino sticks to multilateral mode to resolve Spratlys row
By Norman BordadoraPhilippine Daily Inquirer
President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday called on countries involved in territorial disputes in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) to approach the matter multilaterally through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).
Mr. Aquino made the remark after he was told that China and Vietnam, an Asean member, had entered into a bilateral agreement in connection with maritime issues in the Spratly Islands in the West Philippine
President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday called on countries involved in territorial disputes in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) to approach the matter multilaterally through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).
Mr. Aquino made the remark after he was told that China and Vietnam, an Asean member, had entered into a bilateral agreement in connection with maritime issues in the Spratly Islands in the West Philippine
India takes on ocean-cop role, tests China
New Delhi, Oct. 12: New Delhi today practically arrogated to itself policing rights in the Indian Ocean Region with defence minister A.K. Antony claiming it will give security cover to island nations.
The defence minister said the Indian Navy has been “mandated to be a net security provider to island nations in the Indian Ocean region”.
Such a claim is expected to rile China, most of all, and may even be objected to by other neighbours. The defence minister did not state which country
The defence minister said the Indian Navy has been “mandated to be a net security provider to island nations in the Indian Ocean region”.
Such a claim is expected to rile China, most of all, and may even be objected to by other neighbours. The defence minister did not state which country
India takes on ocean-cop role, tests China
New Delhi, Oct. 12: New Delhi today practically arrogated to itself policing rights in the Indian Ocean Region with defence minister A.K. Antony claiming it will give security cover to island nations.
The defence minister said the Indian Navy has been “mandated to be a net security provider to island nations in the Indian Ocean region”.
Such a claim is expected to rile China, most of all, and may even be objected to by other neighbours. The defence minister did not state which country
The defence minister said the Indian Navy has been “mandated to be a net security provider to island nations in the Indian Ocean region”.
Such a claim is expected to rile China, most of all, and may even be objected to by other neighbours. The defence minister did not state which country
World Maritime Brief, 12 October 2011
United States: "U.S. Navy May Cut Carrier's Life in Half To Save Money"
Defense News, 06 October 2011
The Pentagon is reportedly considering decommissioning one of its 11 Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in a bid to find billions in savings over the next decade. Navy officials said they were looking at possibly cancelling the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of USS George Washington, the Yokosuka, Japan-based carrier, which is scheduled to take place in 2016. No
Defense News, 06 October 2011
The Pentagon is reportedly considering decommissioning one of its 11 Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in a bid to find billions in savings over the next decade. Navy officials said they were looking at possibly cancelling the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of USS George Washington, the Yokosuka, Japan-based carrier, which is scheduled to take place in 2016. No
India, Vietnam pledge closer military ties Deals inked include one on joint oil exploration in contested waters
New Delhi (The Straits Times/ANN) - Vietnam and India have agreed to cooperate more closely in military and maritime affairs, establishing New Delhi as a key outside player in Asean aligned with the region's most formidable military power.
The announcement came hours after Vietnam and China - with which India competes globally for economic and political influence - announced a series of steps to reduce tensions in the South China Sea.
'India and Vietnam are maritime neighbours,' Indian Prime
The announcement came hours after Vietnam and China - with which India competes globally for economic and political influence - announced a series of steps to reduce tensions in the South China Sea.
'India and Vietnam are maritime neighbours,' Indian Prime
Kaiser Wilhelm’s Naval Base Becomes Weapon in Giant-Container War: Freight
By
Niklas Magnusson
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Wed Oct 12 22:01:38 GMT 2011
Germany’s chief naval base during
two world wars will be transformed into its only deepwater port
as part of a 950
Niklas Magnusson
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Wed Oct 12 22:01:38 GMT 2011
Germany’s chief naval base during
two world wars will be transformed into its only deepwater port
as part of a 950
NATO Alert Report: Suspicious Approach
The NATO Shipping Centre this evening reports a Suspicious Approach and alerts vessel Masters in the vicinity to be on alert.
The report states that a merchant vessel was approached by a suspicious boat at position 13.03N-048.52E at 0730 UTC. The small boat was drifting approximately 6nm from the IRTC and later increased speed to approach the merchant vessl and then followed from its beam. The small boat did this for 15 minutes before ceasing its approach.
NATO advises all
The report states that a merchant vessel was approached by a suspicious boat at position 13.03N-048.52E at 0730 UTC. The small boat was drifting approximately 6nm from the IRTC and later increased speed to approach the merchant vessl and then followed from its beam. The small boat did this for 15 minutes before ceasing its approach.
NATO advises all
Indian Ocean tsunami warning system tested
On Wednesday October 12, 2011, 9:16 am EDT
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- Nations along the Indian Ocean are testing a U.N.-backed early tsunami warning system put in place after the massive 2004 wave off western Indonesia that left more than 230,000 people dead or missing.Wednesday's exercise -- the first full-scale test of the system -- tested communication and emergency
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- Nations along the Indian Ocean are testing a U.N.-backed early tsunami warning system put in place after the massive 2004 wave off western Indonesia that left more than 230,000 people dead or missing.Wednesday's exercise -- the first full-scale test of the system -- tested communication and emergency
Tsunami alert system is launched for nations around Indian Ocean
Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011
JAKARTA — A tsunami alert system for Indian Ocean countries officially kicked off Wednesday, almost seven years after massive tsunami triggered by a major earthquake off Indonesia's Sumatra Island left at least 230,000 people dead or missing.
The system has been promoted by UNESCO and supported by Japan and the U.S., following the realization that the lack of a tsunami warning system contributed to the scale of the disaster.
Twenty-three countries participated
JAKARTA — A tsunami alert system for Indian Ocean countries officially kicked off Wednesday, almost seven years after massive tsunami triggered by a major earthquake off Indonesia's Sumatra Island left at least 230,000 people dead or missing.
The system has been promoted by UNESCO and supported by Japan and the U.S., following the realization that the lack of a tsunami warning system contributed to the scale of the disaster.
Twenty-three countries participated
Indian Ocean nations hold first full-scale test of tsunami warning system
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Nations along the Indian Ocean are testing a U.N.-backed early tsunami warning system put in place after the massive 2004 wave off western Indonesia that left more than 230,000 people dead or missing.
Wednesday’s exercise — the first full-scale test of the system — tested communication and emergency response. Evacuation drills were held in India and Malaysia, with bulletins sent by telephone, email, SMS and fax to more than 20 countries taking
Wednesday’s exercise — the first full-scale test of the system — tested communication and emergency response. Evacuation drills were held in India and Malaysia, with bulletins sent by telephone, email, SMS and fax to more than 20 countries taking
Moneycontrol » News » Wire News India,Vietnam join hands for oil exploration in S China Sea
New Delhi, Oct 12 (PTI) Unfazed by Chinese objections, India and Vietnam today inked an agreement to promote oil exploration in South China Sea along with a slew of pacts, including an extradition treaty, to deepen trade, security and strategic ties between the two countries. In all, six agreements were signed after Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held comprehensive talks on issues of mutual interest, including situation in the region where they decided
No Decision Made to Charge Captured Pirates, NATO Says
By Michelle Wiese Bockmann
(Deletes reference to NATO decision in headline and first paragraph.)
Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Italy has yet to decide whether to prosecute 11 pirates captured yesterday after they hijacked an Italian freight ship, according to NATO.
NATO forces detained the pirates on board the Montecristo after storming the vessel, Commander Geoff Bewley, Northwood, England-based counter-piracy spokesman for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, said by phone. Personnel on an
(Deletes reference to NATO decision in headline and first paragraph.)
Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Italy has yet to decide whether to prosecute 11 pirates captured yesterday after they hijacked an Italian freight ship, according to NATO.
NATO forces detained the pirates on board the Montecristo after storming the vessel, Commander Geoff Bewley, Northwood, England-based counter-piracy spokesman for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, said by phone. Personnel on an
Hijacked crew saved from pirates after sending message in a bottle
Somali pirates boarded the Montecristo, an Italian bulk carrier, in the Indian Ocean on Monday. Photograph: AP
The crew of the Montecristo resorted to a traditional seafaring means of communication when their ship was hijacked by pirates. They wrote a message, placed it in a bottle, and tossed it into the sea through a porthole.
The bottle was retrieved by Nato warships who were nearby after responding to an earlier call for help from the Italian merchantman. The message inside, and
The crew of the Montecristo resorted to a traditional seafaring means of communication when their ship was hijacked by pirates. They wrote a message, placed it in a bottle, and tossed it into the sea through a porthole.
The bottle was retrieved by Nato warships who were nearby after responding to an earlier call for help from the Italian merchantman. The message inside, and
China, Vietnam ink pact to end maritime disputes
Beijing: China has signed a key pact with Vietnam to end their maritime disputes and set up a hotline for "proper communication" on the issue, amid a row over Hanoi's offer to foreign countries like India to explore oil and gas in the resource-rich South China Sea.
"The China-Vietnam agreement is a positive step in the process of negotiating maritime issues...it will provide important guidelines for the two countries to resolve maritime issues," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin
"The China-Vietnam agreement is a positive step in the process of negotiating maritime issues...it will provide important guidelines for the two countries to resolve maritime issues," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin
India, Vietnam sign extradition treaty, launch security dialogue
NEW DELHI: Amid China's increased assertiveness in the region, India and Vietnam on Wednesday signed an extradition treaty and decided to launch a biennial security dialogue to expand their their strategic partnership. The two countries also decided to more than double their bilateral trade from $2.7 billion to $7 billion by 2015 and agreed to boost the two-way investment. In a subtle message aimed at Beijing whose relations with Hanoi are under strain, Prime MinisterManmohan Singh called
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Around 370 MSDF members leave for Aden for antipiracy operations
YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- Around 370 members of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force departed from the MSDF Yokosuka base Tuesday for antipiracy operations in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia from early November.
The MSDF personnel, aboard the MSDF destroyers Takanami and Onami, form the 10th unit for Japan's antipiracy operations in the area since March 2009.
In an address prior to their departure, Vice Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, commander in chief of the Self-Defense Fleet, said the MSDF has
The MSDF personnel, aboard the MSDF destroyers Takanami and Onami, form the 10th unit for Japan's antipiracy operations in the area since March 2009.
In an address prior to their departure, Vice Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, commander in chief of the Self-Defense Fleet, said the MSDF has
UK Government announces funding of counter-piracy projects
12 October 2011
Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has announced funding plans demonstrating the Government's determination to deliver action in response to the threat from piracy.
In a written statement to Parliament he said:"I would like to inform the House that the Government has decided to fund a package of counter-piracy projects, building on support provided in 2010/11. This support provides concrete evidence of this Government’s determination to deliver a
Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has announced funding plans demonstrating the Government's determination to deliver action in response to the threat from piracy.
In a written statement to Parliament he said:"I would like to inform the House that the Government has decided to fund a package of counter-piracy projects, building on support provided in 2010/11. This support provides concrete evidence of this Government’s determination to deliver a
"We Have Reached the End of Our Tether On Piracy", ICS Chaiman Tells India Shipping Summit
“The world community cannot tolerate the abuse and the killing of seafarers,” ICS Chairman Spyros M Polemis told seafarers and maritime industry professionals in India today (Oct 11th), adding that “India and its seafarers have truly been in the firing line”.
“This has to stop now. The pirates must get the message that we have reached the end of our tether and that any act of piracy will be severely dealt with,” he told delegates
“This has to stop now. The pirates must get the message that we have reached the end of our tether and that any act of piracy will be severely dealt with,” he told delegates
No Decision Made to Charge Captured Pirates, NATO Says
Bloomberg today reports that Italy has yet to make a decision as to whether they will prosecute the 11 pirates held by British and American naval forces yesterday in connection with the hijacking of the Italian-owned MV Montecristo.
The report states that personnel on an Italian warship will rendezvous with the freighter today and make a decision as to whether there is enough evidence to file charges, said Commander Geoff Bewley, the Northwood-based counter-piracy spokesman for NATO.
As the
The report states that personnel on an Italian warship will rendezvous with the freighter today and make a decision as to whether there is enough evidence to file charges, said Commander Geoff Bewley, the Northwood-based counter-piracy spokesman for NATO.
As the
India and Vietnam to strengthen exchanges to combat terrorism
New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): Emphasising that India and Vietnam face common security challenges from terrorism and piracy, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said that both nations have agreed to strengthen exchanges in these fields.
Addressing a joint press briefing along with visiting Vietnam President Truong Tan Sang, Dr. Singh said: "India and Vietnam are maritime neighbours. We face common security challenges from terrorism, piracy and natural disasters. We believe that it is
Addressing a joint press briefing along with visiting Vietnam President Truong Tan Sang, Dr. Singh said: "India and Vietnam are maritime neighbours. We face common security challenges from terrorism, piracy and natural disasters. We believe that it is
Nine months on: Gwadar fishermen still in Somali captivity
By Arshad Shaheen / Sajid Noor
PASNI:
The authorities couldn’t care less, complained families of the 11 fishermen from Gwadar, who were kidnapped eight months ago by Somali pirates when their boat drifted into the open sea.
Expressing disappointment on Tuesday at the government’s indifference to their plight, relatives of the kidnapped fishermen termed the administration and society “lethargic”.
The fishermen, who were captured by Somali pirates,
PASNI:
The authorities couldn’t care less, complained families of the 11 fishermen from Gwadar, who were kidnapped eight months ago by Somali pirates when their boat drifted into the open sea.
Expressing disappointment on Tuesday at the government’s indifference to their plight, relatives of the kidnapped fishermen termed the administration and society “lethargic”.
The fishermen, who were captured by Somali pirates,
Further Details Emerge on Nigeria Vessel Hijacking
While media outlets busied themselves yesterday with news of the rescue of the MV Montecristo off Somalia by elements of the Royal and US Navy, further information was beginning to come through on the vessel hijacked by bandits off the coast of Nigeria on Saturday 8th October.
Initial reports stated the the vessel was a chemical tanker hijacked whilst drifting at position 04:55N-003:16E, around 90nm South of Lagos at 2040 UTC.
News reports now identify the vessel as being the
Initial reports stated the the vessel was a chemical tanker hijacked whilst drifting at position 04:55N-003:16E, around 90nm South of Lagos at 2040 UTC.
News reports now identify the vessel as being the
No Room for Complacency
Citadels Must Be Appropriately Set Up to Work
Glen Forbes is a former sailor who runs our partner organization OCEANUSLive.org, a website aimed at promoting better communication between maritime vessels in dangerous environments.
Safe rooms, safety zones, safe muster points or citadels; whatever the viewpoint, they are becoming the de facto reaction to pirate attacks off Somalia in East Africa and the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa.
Military authorities and shipping associations have
Glen Forbes is a former sailor who runs our partner organization OCEANUSLive.org, a website aimed at promoting better communication between maritime vessels in dangerous environments.
Safe rooms, safety zones, safe muster points or citadels; whatever the viewpoint, they are becoming the de facto reaction to pirate attacks off Somalia in East Africa and the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa.
Military authorities and shipping associations have
MV Blida Ransom Drop Cancelled By Pirates
By JAMA DEPERANI & ROBERT YOUNG PELTON
Garaad Group Fires Negotiator, But Agrees to Hand Over Two Sick Hostages
Somalia Report has learned that the US Navy has transferred two crew members of the MV Blida from the hostage ship to a hospital. One of the men had suffered multiple heart attacks. Both are in stable condition and receiving medical care.
On New Years Day, the MV Blida was seized by pirates near Oman south of Salalah. The Algerian owned ship had a load of clinker and a crew
Garaad Group Fires Negotiator, But Agrees to Hand Over Two Sick Hostages
Somalia Report has learned that the US Navy has transferred two crew members of the MV Blida from the hostage ship to a hospital. One of the men had suffered multiple heart attacks. Both are in stable condition and receiving medical care.
On New Years Day, the MV Blida was seized by pirates near Oman south of Salalah. The Algerian owned ship had a load of clinker and a crew
For 19 months now, 6 Indians held by Somali pirates
Manish Sahu
It took British special forces no more than 24 hours to storm the hijacked bulk carrier Montecristo and rescue its crew of 23, including six Indians. However, another ship, also with six Indians aboard, has been in the custody of Somali pirates for nearly 19 months now.
MV Iceberg-1, a Panamanian flagged vessel, was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden in March 2010. The pirates have demanded a ransom of $8 million to free the ship and its crew, but the owners have said they can't
It took British special forces no more than 24 hours to storm the hijacked bulk carrier Montecristo and rescue its crew of 23, including six Indians. However, another ship, also with six Indians aboard, has been in the custody of Somali pirates for nearly 19 months now.
MV Iceberg-1, a Panamanian flagged vessel, was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden in March 2010. The pirates have demanded a ransom of $8 million to free the ship and its crew, but the owners have said they can't
Indian Navy-Net Security Provider to Island Nations in IOR: Antony
The Defence Minister Shri AK Antony today assured India's maritime neighbours of the country's “unstinted support for their security and economic prosperity”. Addressing the top brass of the Indian Navy and MoD here, Antony said the Indian Navy has been “mandated to be a net security provider to island nations in the Indian Ocean Region”. He said “most of the major international shipping lanes are located along our island territories. This bestows on us the
International Professional Security Association offers maritime security courses for dealing with terrorist threats
The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) has recently reintroduced a specialist but limited Maritime Sector to deal with the increased needs of the maritime industry as they affect members, and company contracts. IPSA is offering, within its training programme, courses not only at Port Facility Security Officer and Ship's Security Officer level, but also for manned guarding companies involved in the physical security of wharves and docks. This "dry side" of maritime
UK troops rescue hijacked ship, Indians among crew
In a dramatic raid, British special forces on Tuesday stormed an Italian cargo ship hijacked by 11 Somali pirates and freed 23 crew members, including 10 Indians. The 56,000-tonne bulk carrier ‘Montecristo’ was hijacked some 600 miles off Somalia on Monday by five pirates in a small
boat, according to the ship owners, the D’Alessio group.
Media reports said the ship came under attack as soon as it left its escort, a Japanese naval vessel, and entered the Indian
boat, according to the ship owners, the D’Alessio group.
Media reports said the ship came under attack as soon as it left its escort, a Japanese naval vessel, and entered the Indian
Malacca Strait Bridge Design Ready
The bridge will accommodate ship traffic by elevating its height to 76 meters.
The Riau Administration in Sumatra teams up with Malaysia to build a bridge over the Malacca Strait to Malaysia. In the proposal submitted by a Malaysian investor, Strait if Malacca Partners Sdn Bhd, the Malacca Strait Bridge is planned to span at 48.69 kilometers. However, due to the lack of infrastructures in Rupat Island, from which spot the bridge will be constructed, 71.2 km of new road and a new secondary
The Riau Administration in Sumatra teams up with Malaysia to build a bridge over the Malacca Strait to Malaysia. In the proposal submitted by a Malaysian investor, Strait if Malacca Partners Sdn Bhd, the Malacca Strait Bridge is planned to span at 48.69 kilometers. However, due to the lack of infrastructures in Rupat Island, from which spot the bridge will be constructed, 71.2 km of new road and a new secondary
PNoy to raise Spratlys issue during Vietnamese head's visit
MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno Aquino III will raise the need to craft a regional solution to the territorial dispute in the South China Sea, which Manila now calls the West Philippine Sea, during the state visit of Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang to the country later this month.
Aquino, speaking at the annual presidential forum of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines Wednesday morning, said he maintains his position on “ASEAN-centrality” in
Aquino, speaking at the annual presidential forum of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines Wednesday morning, said he maintains his position on “ASEAN-centrality” in
Piracy: five most notorious recent incidents
In recent years Somali pirates have seized dozens of vessels and made millions of pounds from ransoming their crews.
Operating from 'mother ships', as well as remote ports along the Somali coast, they have terrorised shipping in the Gulf of Aden and around the Horn of Africa, roaming far out into the Indian Ocean.
Here are five of the most notorious recent piracy incidents:
In Sept 2011, British woman Judith Tebbutt and her husband David, from Bishop's Stortford in Hertfordshire,
Operating from 'mother ships', as well as remote ports along the Somali coast, they have terrorised shipping in the Gulf of Aden and around the Horn of Africa, roaming far out into the Indian Ocean.
Here are five of the most notorious recent piracy incidents:
In Sept 2011, British woman Judith Tebbutt and her husband David, from Bishop's Stortford in Hertfordshire,
SA legal expert elected sea tribunal vice-president
The Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana (bottom) sails in front of a Spanish warship in the Indian ocean after it was freed from Somali pirates, in this photo released by Spanish Defence Ministry on November 18, 2009.Image by: HO
The United Nations-backed sea court, has elected South African Judge Albert Hoffmann as its vice president, the international relations department announced on Tuesday.
The United Nations-backed sea court, has elected South African Judge Albert Hoffmann as
The United Nations-backed sea court, has elected South African Judge Albert Hoffmann as its vice president, the international relations department announced on Tuesday.
The United Nations-backed sea court, has elected South African Judge Albert Hoffmann as
Singapore calls for 'next generation container port'
The Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) andMaritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Wednesday has called on the international maritime community to plan, design and operate a next generation port for the republic.
Participants of the Next Generation Container Port (NGCP) challenge, the first major project undertaken by SMI since its establishment in January 2011, stand to win a $1 million reward for the winning concept, the agencies said.
"The winning concept will have to embody
Participants of the Next Generation Container Port (NGCP) challenge, the first major project undertaken by SMI since its establishment in January 2011, stand to win a $1 million reward for the winning concept, the agencies said.
"The winning concept will have to embody
Dienstag, 11. Oktober 2011
Indian Ocean tsunami warning system tested
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USS Ford Arrives in Galle, Sri Lanka
GALLE, Sri Lanka - Oliver Hazard Perry-class, guided-missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54) arrived in Galle, Sri Lanka, for a port visit Oct. 11.The visit to Galle is an opportunity for Ford Sailors to engage with their Sri Lanka Navy counterparts and to interact with the local community."It’s a pleasure to be here in Sri Lanka," said Cmdr. Don Foss, Ford's commanding officer. "The USS Ford is honored to have the opportunity to visit Sri Lanka.”While in port Galle, Ford Sailors will visit
USS Ford departs Kochi, India
KOCHI, India - The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Ford (FFG 54) departed Kochi, India on Oct. 5.
During the visit the crew of Ford had a full schedule of sporting events, receptions, community service (COMSERV) events and interaction with the local community and Indian navy.“What a wonderful place this has been.” said Lt.j.g. William Morrison, Ford’s Navigator. “Without a doubt one of the most beautiful and vibrant places I have ever been. The local people and culture has
During the visit the crew of Ford had a full schedule of sporting events, receptions, community service (COMSERV) events and interaction with the local community and Indian navy.“What a wonderful place this has been.” said Lt.j.g. William Morrison, Ford’s Navigator. “Without a doubt one of the most beautiful and vibrant places I have ever been. The local people and culture has
U.S. Consul General, Japanese Dignitaries Visit Essex ARG
PHILIPPINE SEA - The Honorable Raymond Greene, U.S. Consulate General of Okinawa, Japan Ground Self Defense Force Maj. Gen. Hideki Agario, director general of Okinawa, and other Japanese dignitaries visited the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), Oct. 8.
The purpose of their visit to the ARG was to better understand the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) capabilities of the ships and embarked Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).“It’s a
The purpose of their visit to the ARG was to better understand the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) capabilities of the ships and embarked Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).“It’s a
Female Engagement Event Brings Sailors Closer in Brunei
MUARA, Brunei- Approximately 80 female sailors from the U.S. and the Royal Brunei Navies shared their service experiences as part of Cooperation Afloat and Readiness Training (CARAT) Brunei 2011 on Oct. 4, at Muara Naval Base.
The engagement event fostered camaraderie and partnership between female sailors from both countries and was sponsored by the staff of Task Force 73, along with the guided missile destroyers USS Dewey (DDG 105) and USS Pinckney (DDG 91).“I would like this to be a
The engagement event fostered camaraderie and partnership between female sailors from both countries and was sponsored by the staff of Task Force 73, along with the guided missile destroyers USS Dewey (DDG 105) and USS Pinckney (DDG 91).“I would like this to be a
USS Fitzgerald, USS McCampbell to Participate in Pacific Eagle 2011
YOKOSUKA, Japan - The guided missile destroyers USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and USS McCampbell (DDG 85) will join Russian Federation Navy (RFN) forces to conduct Exercise Pacific Eagle 2011 (PE-11) Oct. 13-15, 2011.
The exercise is conducted to improve the U.S. Navy (USN) and RFN maritime relationship. This exercise consists of a series of maritime activities during two phases: an in-port phase in Guam and an at-sea phase in the Philippine Sea. Events will likely include naval ship maneuvering
The exercise is conducted to improve the U.S. Navy (USN) and RFN maritime relationship. This exercise consists of a series of maritime activities during two phases: an in-port phase in Guam and an at-sea phase in the Philippine Sea. Events will likely include naval ship maneuvering
Indian Ocean-wide mock tsunami drill today
Hyderabad: A mock tsunami caused by a 9.2 magnitude earthquake will cross the north-west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, between 6.30 am and 5.30 pm IST today followed by an Indian Ocean-wide tsunami which will ultimately strike the coast of South Africa.All this will be part of the "Exercise IOWAVE 11" which establishes the events of December 26, 2004."India, along with 20 Indian Ocean nations, is participating in a major Indian Ocean-wide mock tsunami drill on October 12,
India to join mock tsunami drill in Indian Ocean
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Calcutta News.NetTuesday 11th October, 2011 (IANS) India, along with 20 other nations, will participate in a mock tsunami drill Wednesday to test the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (IOTWS), officials said Tuesday.Organised under the auspices of Unesco's Inter-governmental Oceanographic Commission, the drill will also see the responsibility for Indian Ocean tsunami advisories being handed over to the Regional Tsunami Advisory Service Providers (RTSPs) of the region --
Calcutta News.NetTuesday 11th October, 2011 (IANS) India, along with 20 other nations, will participate in a mock tsunami drill Wednesday to test the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (IOTWS), officials said Tuesday.Organised under the auspices of Unesco's Inter-governmental Oceanographic Commission, the drill will also see the responsibility for Indian Ocean tsunami advisories being handed over to the Regional Tsunami Advisory Service Providers (RTSPs) of the region --
Nuclear security a serious threat in South Asia: PM
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday flagged nuclear security and proliferation in South Asia as 'a serious threat', even as called for factoring in the deterioration in the in the international strategic and political environment in India's future policies.
He was addressing the country's top military commanders from the army, navy, air force and coast guard here during their combined conference.
'Nuclear proliferation and nuclear security remain a serious threat in
He was addressing the country's top military commanders from the army, navy, air force and coast guard here during their combined conference.
'Nuclear proliferation and nuclear security remain a serious threat in
Naval forces rescue hijacked ship
11 October 2011
Last updated at 14:04 ET
Pirates had boarded the Montecristo on Monday
British and US naval forces freed an Italian ship from Somali pirates after hostages threw an SOS message in a bottle from a porthole, Italy's defence minister has said.
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Naval Academy cadet convicted of rape, expelled - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
JACKSON, Miss. — A 20-year-old from Jackson has been expelled from the U.S. Naval Academy after being convicted of raping a female classmate — his former
British and U.S. forces free hijacked ship
ROME (Reuters) - U.S. and British naval forces freed the crew of a hijacked Italian cargo ship in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday and captured 11 pirates in a notable success against Somali gangs who cost the world economy billions of dollars each year.
The freeing of the 55,675-ton bulk carrier Montecristo was announced by Italian officials and a British defense spokesman, who said the rescue was carried out by an American frigate and a Royal Navy support vessel.
Contrary to initial Italian
The freeing of the 55,675-ton bulk carrier Montecristo was announced by Italian officials and a British defense spokesman, who said the rescue was carried out by an American frigate and a Royal Navy support vessel.
Contrary to initial Italian
Shipwreck salvage work condemned
11 October 2011
Last updated at 10:39 ET
HMS Aboukir was sunk early in WWI by a German submarine
Naval veterans' associations say that salvage work on three British warships is desecrating war graves.
HMS Aboukir, HMS Hogue and HMS Cressy were sunk 22 miles off the Dutch coast in 1914
Naval diocese to host 2nd Love Rocks! forum
MANILA, Oct. 11, 2011?After the successful first run of the Youth Forum in Malolos City (Central Luzon Region), the second run will take place in the diocese of Naval for the Central and Eastern Visayas Region on October 29 at the Naval State University Gymnasium.
An estimated 500 young people from 2 archdioceses and 8 dioceses in Central and Eastern Visayas region will attend the half-day event that will start at 7am, according to Fr. Cornelio Amante, Jr., regional youth director of
An estimated 500 young people from 2 archdioceses and 8 dioceses in Central and Eastern Visayas region will attend the half-day event that will start at 7am, according to Fr. Cornelio Amante, Jr., regional youth director of
Fewer naval vessels to fight piracy
The number of naval vessels tackling piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean is set to drop sharply by the new year, as austerity policies inevitably lead to big reductions in military budgets.In addition, continuing tension in the Middle East has seen some warships pulled away from counter-piracy work off Somalia and reassigned to the Mediterranean, on duties related to the Libya conflict.Representatives of EU Navfor and Nato admitted existing assets were under strain, but were quick to
Somali Pirates Seize Montecristo
Italian-registered vessel’s mayday signal at 6.45 am. Incident 600 miles east of Somali coast
MILAN – An Italian ship has been seized by Somali pirates. At 6.45 am Italian time on 10 October, at 12° 34.67’ N 061° 48.86’ E about 620 miles off the coast of Somalia, the merchant vessel Montecristo, owned by the Livorno-based D’Alesio group, raised a security alarm, having been attacked by pirates. The last message received from the captain said that the vessel had been
MILAN – An Italian ship has been seized by Somali pirates. At 6.45 am Italian time on 10 October, at 12° 34.67’ N 061° 48.86’ E about 620 miles off the coast of Somalia, the merchant vessel Montecristo, owned by the Livorno-based D’Alesio group, raised a security alarm, having been attacked by pirates. The last message received from the captain said that the vessel had been
Crew on hijacked Italian ship freed by British, American
ROME (Reuters) - British and American forces stormed a hijacked Italian cargo ship in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday, freeing the 23-man crew and capturing 11 Somali pirates, Italian officials said.The Italian Foreign Ministry issued a statement welcoming the release which it said was carried out by forces from two naval vessels, one from the United States and one from Britain. It said the crew of the 56,000-ton bulk carrier Montecristo had taken refugee inside an armored shelter on the ship
Somali pirates captured with help of British navy
Somali pirates boarded the Montecristo, an Italian bulk carrier, in the Indian ocean on Monday. Photograph: AP
British special forces have helped to storm a ship seized in the Indian Ocean, free the 23-man crew and capture 11 suspected Somali pirates, the Italian foreign ministry said.
In a statement welcoming the operation, it said forces from two vessels – one belonging to the US navy and the other to the Royal Navy — had taken part in the raid. Italy's ANSA news agency
British special forces have helped to storm a ship seized in the Indian Ocean, free the 23-man crew and capture 11 suspected Somali pirates, the Italian foreign ministry said.
In a statement welcoming the operation, it said forces from two vessels – one belonging to the US navy and the other to the Royal Navy — had taken part in the raid. Italy's ANSA news agency
British, US forces free hijacked cargo ship
ROME - US and British forces stormed a hijacked Italian cargo ship in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday, freeing the 23-man crew and capturing all 11 Somali pirates, Italian officials said.The Italian foreign ministry issued a statement welcoming the release which it said was carried out by forces from two naval vessels, one from the United States and one from Britain. The Italian news agency Ansa said they were special forces.The foreign ministry said the crew of the 55,675 bulk carrier
Factbox: Ships held by Somali pirates
ROME, Italy - British special forces on Tuesday stormed an Italian cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates in an operation to free the crew, an Italian defense ministry spokesman said.
The 56,000-ton bulk carrier Montecristo was hijacked 620 miles off Somalia on Oct. 10 by five pirates in a small boat, according to the owners. It was carrying a 23-man crew from Italy, India and the Ukraine.
The bulk carrier is owned by the Livorno-based D'Alesio group which said on Monday that it lost contact
The 56,000-ton bulk carrier Montecristo was hijacked 620 miles off Somalia on Oct. 10 by five pirates in a small boat, according to the owners. It was carrying a 23-man crew from Italy, India and the Ukraine.
The bulk carrier is owned by the Livorno-based D'Alesio group which said on Monday that it lost contact
China, Vietnam hold 'candid' talks on disputed seas
BEIJING — China and Vietnam on Tuesday held "candid" talks about who controls the islands in potentially oil-rich waters claimed by both nations, the official Xinhua news agency said.
Chinese President Hu Jintao and visiting Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong "spoke positively" about resolving their dispute over what China calls the South China Sea and Vietnam calls the East Sea.
China is Vietnam's largest trading partner but the communist neighbours have a
Chinese President Hu Jintao and visiting Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong "spoke positively" about resolving their dispute over what China calls the South China Sea and Vietnam calls the East Sea.
China is Vietnam's largest trading partner but the communist neighbours have a
Pirates Seize Tanker off Nigerian Coast
Photo: AP
Suspected pirates surrender Japanese-owned oil tanker in the Arabian Sea, March 2011 (file photo).
The International Maritime Bureau says pirates have seized a chemical tanker and kidnapped its crew off the coast of Nigeria.IMB official Cyrus Mody said Tuesday the pirates attacked the Marshall islands-flagged vessel on Saturday about 145 kilometers south of Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital.Mody said the ship is still under pirate control, but he believes all crew
Suspected pirates surrender Japanese-owned oil tanker in the Arabian Sea, March 2011 (file photo).
The International Maritime Bureau says pirates have seized a chemical tanker and kidnapped its crew off the coast of Nigeria.IMB official Cyrus Mody said Tuesday the pirates attacked the Marshall islands-flagged vessel on Saturday about 145 kilometers south of Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital.Mody said the ship is still under pirate control, but he believes all crew
The United States and China
This article originally appeared in Japanese in the July 2011 issue of Gaiko.Zbigniew Brzezinski of the Center for Strategic and International Studies and Fred Bergsten of the Peterson Institute for International Economics each attracted a lot of attention for their proposals that the United States and China form what they called a G-2. The essence of these proposals was that, as the two largest economies, as members of the UN Security Council, and as the most prominent rising power and the
Iranian destroyer deployed for seas operations
The Iranian Navy has deployed the first home-made warship, Jamaran, to the northern Indian Ocean to conduct anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden.Fars News Agency has also reported that the deployment follows the arrival of the 15th flotilla, comprising of Alvand and Bushehr destroyers, at home port.Jamaran is armed with a smart 'Nour' (light) missile and a variety of anti-ship, surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles and is capable of engaging in surface, air and undersea
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