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Malte Humpert – July 24, 2026 U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Healy suffered a significant engineering casualty during post-refit sea trials off the Washington coast before being towed back to Seattle on July 13 for an investigation and major repairs, the Coast Guard told gCaptain. The Coast Guard said there were no reported injuries after the incident, whichContinue reading “Exclusive: USCG Icebreaker ‘Healy’ Towed Back to Seattle Following ‘Significant Engineering Casualty’”
Joe Hearn – 24th July 2026 at 4:00pm Excitement, relief and nervous anticipation filled the jetty of Portsmouth Naval Base as hundreds of friends and family gathered to welcome home their loved ones. HMS Prince of Wales has completed the first phase of her 2026 deployment as part of Operation Firecrest to the Arctic andContinue reading “More tears, cheers and jubilation as HMS Duncan follows flagship into Portsmouth Harbour – Photos and Videos”
The stern landing arrangement addresses the hydrodynamic disadvantages of conventional bow-ramp craft, which normally combine a shallow draft, broad bow, and flat bottom to maximize beach access. (Picture source: Seatransport) The Australian-designed stern landing vessel Matilda 1 completed a successful stern-first beach landing and rapid powered withdrawal at Dundee Beach near Darwin on July 8,Continue reading “Australia’s Matilda 1 stern landing vessel completes beach trials for US Marine Corps logistics.”
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