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RN Nikolay Vilkov 081 – October 21, 2017

October 21, 2017 | History | Military | Russia

The ships are on a goodwill visit until October 26. Two other Russian Navy ships, Nikolay Vilkov 081 and Foty Krylov docked at the Port of Subic in Olongapo City where they will stay until October 25. Nikolay Vilkov 081 The ships are on a goodwill visit until October 26. Two other Russian Navy ships, Read More


HMAS Sirius (O 266) – October 21, 2017

October 21, 2017 | Australian | History | Military

In 2010, Sirius was approved to carry and deploy boarding parties. This capability was tested during Exercise Kakadu 10, along with the ship’s first ever dual replenishment. HMAS SIRIUS (O 266) Sirius has a full load displacement of 46,775 tonnes, is 191.3 metres (628 ft) in length, with a beam of 32 metres (105 ft) Read More


USNS Pecos – October 2, 2017

October 20, 2017 | Military | United States

On 9 December 1999 a United States Marine Corps H-46 helicopter crashed into Pecos and sank while participating in a training mission. USNS Pecos TAO197 As routine procedure following an accident, members of the crew were subjected to drug testing. Captain Mark LaRachelle, the ship’s Master, failed the initial and secondary drug tests and was Read More


Philippine, Australian forces stage sea drill as ties deepen

October 15, 2017 | Australian | Military | Ships

Filipino and Australian naval forces darted across the sea and landed on a Philippine wharf in a disaster-response drill Sunday that reflects their deepening security ties in a region prone to calamities, piracy and territorial rifts. The Royal Australian Navy HMAS Adelaide crueses alongside landing crafts with Philippine Marines and Australian troops as they conduct Read More


USNS Able (T-AGOS-20) – October 15, 2017

October 15, 2017 | History | Military | United States

Victorious-class oceanographic survey ship in the service of the United States Navy’s Military Sealift Command. USNS Able (T-AGOS-20) Able was laid down on 23 March 1989 at McDermott Shipyard in Morgan City, Louisiana. Launched on 16 February 1991, she was delivered to the Navy on 22 July 1992, assigned to the Military Sealift Command (MSC), Read More


 
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