RMK Marine launches Ukraine’s first Ada-class ship Hetman Ivan Mazepa. Delivery of Hetman Ivan Mazepa to Ukraine is expected to take place by the end of 2024.

Launch ceremony of the first Ada-class corvette Hetman Ivan Mazepa for the Ukrainian Navy. Credit: The Presidential Office of Ukraine. Turkish state-owned shipbuilding company RMK Marine has launched the first Ada-class corvette, named Hetman Ivan Mazepa, for the Ukrainian Navy. It was confirmed via a media release by the Presidential Office of Ukraine. As per the Ukrainian Navy’s Facebook post, the vesselContinue reading “RMK Marine launches Ukraine’s first Ada-class ship Hetman Ivan Mazepa. Delivery of Hetman Ivan Mazepa to Ukraine is expected to take place by the end of 2024.”

Australian warships challenged by Chinese military near heavily fortified Spratly Islands

Exclusive by defence correspondent Andrew Greene Posted Yesterday at 6:43am, updated 18h ago18 hours ago Australian warships HMAS Hobart and HMAS Stalwart remain on their deployment. (Defence Department: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman) Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article abc.net.au/news/australian-warships-challenged-chinese-military-spratly-islands/101643528 COPY LINKSHARE Two Australian warships were closely tracked by the Chinese military last month as they passedContinue reading “Australian warships challenged by Chinese military near heavily fortified Spratly Islands”

Japan Hosts First International Fleet Review in 7 Years, South Korean Naval Vessels Participate Joining the International Fleet Review is a positive step but serious bilateral hurdles remain, such as South Korean wartime labor lawsuits and public opinion.

Published  2 days ago  on  November 14, 2022 By  Norio Sakurai Ships from some 12 nations follow escort ship Izumo helicopter carrier leading the international fleet review in Sagami Bay off the coast of Kanagawa Prefecture on the morning of November 6, 2022. (© Maritime Self-Defense Force by Ataru Haruna via helicopter) On November 6Continue reading “Japan Hosts First International Fleet Review in 7 Years, South Korean Naval Vessels Participate Joining the International Fleet Review is a positive step but serious bilateral hurdles remain, such as South Korean wartime labor lawsuits and public opinion.”

Many photos – USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Nov. 14, 2022 November 14, 2022 12:11 PM

USNI News Graphic These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Nov. 14, 2022, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship. ShipsContinue reading “Many photos – USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Nov. 14, 2022 November 14, 2022 12:11 PM”

Third edition of India’s Sea Vigil coastal defence exercise begins The two-day exercise is conducted along India’s entire 7,516km coastline and its Exclusive Economic Zone.

The Sea Vigil exercise involves participation from assets of the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Customs and other maritime agencies. Credit: Indian Ministry of Defence / Press Information Bureau. The third edition of India’s two-day Sea Vigil-22 coastal defence exercise has begun and is due to take place from 15-16 November. The national-level exercise aims to validate severalContinue reading “Third edition of India’s Sea Vigil coastal defence exercise begins The two-day exercise is conducted along India’s entire 7,516km coastline and its Exclusive Economic Zone.”