Taiwan showcases new warships in display of deterrence to China (includes video on my blog)

The naval exercise near Keelung was part of three days of multi-disciplinary drills at different locations.2022.01.10 A Taiwanese Tuo Chiang-class corvette is seen during an annual New Year’s Navy drill in Keelung, Taiwan, Jan. 7, 2022. Reuters Taiwan has showcased some of its indigenous-built warships at an event designed to send a message of deterrence toContinue reading “Taiwan showcases new warships in display of deterrence to China (includes video on my blog)”

Thai Navy Wrangles Ghost Ship Drifting Near Oil Rig

Photo courtesy Royal Thai Navy Mike SchulerTotal Views: 6407 January 10, 2022 The Royal Thai Navy last week was called to rescue a derelict cargo ship listing in the Gulf of Thailand, near the location of an offshore rig. Upon inspection of the vessel, authorities found the ship drifting, with no crew on board, and takingContinue reading “Thai Navy Wrangles Ghost Ship Drifting Near Oil Rig”

HMS Victory conservation project to spend £35m on ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity

She has been undergoing a 20-year conservation, recently having her mast removed, with the next stage of works now unveiled. A £35m conservation project to renovate HMS Victory including replacing rotting planks has been announced on what is the 100th anniversary of the warship being brought into dry dock. Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson’s flagship was broughtContinue reading “HMS Victory conservation project to spend £35m on ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity”

Sailors conduct equipment checks on an F/A 18F Super Hornet aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 7, 2022) Sailors conduct equipment checks on an F/A 18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 7, 2022. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th FleetContinue reading “Sailors conduct equipment checks on an F/A 18F Super Hornet aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).”

Thai Navy Wrangles Ghost Ship Drifting Near Oil Rig

Photo courtesy Royal Thai Navy Mike SchulerTotal Views: 6407 January 10, 2022 The Royal Thai Navy last week was called to rescue a derelict cargo ship listing in the Gulf of Thailand, near the location of an offshore rig. Upon inspection of the vessel, authorities found the ship drifting, with no crew on board, and takingContinue reading “Thai Navy Wrangles Ghost Ship Drifting Near Oil Rig”