Category: Naval Auxiliary/Support
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German Navy taps local yard for new training vessels
The German Navy has selected local shipbuilder Fassmer for the construction of four new training vessels in a series. The vessels will be used for nautical training of naval personnel and for the conduct of survival at sea courses. Delivery of the first unit to the navy is scheduled for the end of 2028. The…
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US Navy towing and salvage ship Solomon Atkinson floated out
Austal USA launched the future US Navy towing, salvage and rescue ship (T-ATS) USNS Solomon Atkinson at its facilities in Mobile, Alabama, on Monday, February 23. The newest Navajo-class T-ATS honours the late Solomon Atkinson, a US Navy veteran and member of the Metlakatla Indian Community. A decorated US Navy SEAL who saw action during…
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Spanish yard to build four support ships for Swedish Royal Navy
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and Spain’s Freire Shipyard have entered into an agreement wherein Freire will build four new support vessels for the Swedish Royal Navy. The new support ships will each have a length of 47 metres, a top speed of 12 knots, a maximum endurance of 10 days, and accommodation for 16…
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New berthing and messing barge delivered to US Navy
Bollinger Shipyards of Louisiana has handed over a new berthing and messing barge to the US Navy. APL 72 belongs to a class of barges designated by the navy as the auxiliary personnel lighter–small (APL(S)) vessels. The first two APL(S) vessels, APL 70 and APL 71, were delivered to the navy in 2022 and 2023,…
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Security Vessel News Roundup | February 17 – Landing craft sea trials, Croatian patrol boat order and more
The US Coast Guard has commissioned its newest fast response cutter while an Australian-designed landing vessel has entered sea trials. Construction continues on a US Navy supply ship as the Croatian Government has placed an order for a new patrol boat. Lastly, a French defence manufacturer has submitted a warship proposal for consideration by a…
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Keel laid for future US Navy oiler Ruth Bader Ginsburg
General Dynamics NASSCO recently held a keel authentication and laying ceremony for the future USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a new John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler (T-AO) ordered by the US Navy. The ship’s namesake, the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, had served on the US Supreme Court for 27 years until her death in 2020. Like…
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French Navy’s new dive support boat floated out
French Navy’s new dive support boat floated out Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | February 3 – US aircraft carrier sea trials, Norwegian submarine orders and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | February 3 – US aircraft carrier sea trials, Norwegian submarine orders and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Turkish builder lays keel of future Portuguese Navy support ship
Turkish builder lays keel of future Portuguese Navy support ship Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Construction begins on US Navy’s tenth John Lewis-class oiler
Construction begins on US Navy’s tenth John Lewis-class oiler Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | January 27 – UK naval support ship construction, Australian patrol boat delivery and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | January 27 – UK naval support ship construction, Australian patrol boat delivery and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Construction begins on modules for future Royal Navy support ships
Construction begins on modules for future Royal Navy support ships Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Russia approves draft agreement on naval ship calls to Benin
Russia approves draft agreement on naval ship calls to Benin Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Qatari Emiri Navy orders two tugs for port and offshore use
Qatari Emiri Navy orders two tugs for port and offshore use Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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US Navy christens expeditionary fast transport Lansing
US Navy christens expeditionary fast transport Lansing Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | December 30 – Russia’s new large salvage ship, Saudi surface combatant construction and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | December 30 – Russia’s new large salvage ship, Saudi surface combatant construction and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Construction begins on US Navy’s fourth LCU 1700-class landing craft
Construction begins on US Navy’s fourth LCU 1700-class landing craft Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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US Navy salvage ship completes aircraft recoveries in South China Sea
US Navy salvage ship completes aircraft recoveries in South China Sea Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | December 10 – Philippine frigate commissioning, Norway submarine acquisition and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | December 10 – Philippine frigate commissioning, Norway submarine acquisition and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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First steel cut for UK Royal Navy’s new supply ship
First steel cut for UK Royal Navy’s new supply ship Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Master Boat Builders to put up government shipbuilding facility
Master Boat Builders to put up government shipbuilding facility Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Italian yard to supply support vessel to navy for underwater operations
Italian yard to supply support vessel to navy for underwater operations Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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US Navy deploys salvage ship to South China Sea for aircraft recovery operations
US Navy deploys salvage ship to South China Sea for aircraft recovery operations Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Indian Navy commissions third Sandhayak-class survey ship
Indian Navy commissions third Sandhayak-class survey ship Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Keel laid for new Spanish Navy diver training vessel
Keel laid for new Spanish Navy diver training vessel Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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New rescue boats arrive at Saba and Sint Eustatius islands in Dutch Caribbean
New rescue boats arrive at Saba and Sint Eustatius islands in Dutch Caribbean Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | October 28 – South Korean submarine, future Spanish Navy intelligence ship and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | October 28 – South Korean submarine, future Spanish Navy intelligence ship and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Keel laid for US Navy towing and salvage ship Lenni Lenape
Keel laid for US Navy towing and salvage ship Lenni Lenape Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Dutch and Danish navies escort Russian submarine through North Sea
Dutch and Danish navies escort Russian submarine through North Sea Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | October 7 – Spanish Navy’s newest submarine, Dutch fleet support ship and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | October 7 – Spanish Navy’s newest submarine, Dutch fleet support ship and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Locally-built dive support craft delivered to Indian Navy
Locally-built dive support craft delivered to Indian Navy Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Navy takes delivery of 15th LCAC 100-class landing craft
US Navy takes delivery of 15th LCAC 100-class landing craft Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US lawmakers to visit Korea, Japan to enhance domestic shipbuilding expertise
US lawmakers to visit Korea, Japan to enhance domestic shipbuilding expertise Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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US Navy to hold UNITAS 2025 multinational maritime exercise
US Navy to hold UNITAS 2025 multinational maritime exercise Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Indian Navy takes delivery of third Sandhayak-class survey ship
Indian Navy takes delivery of third Sandhayak-class survey ship Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Austal receives approval as Australia’s strategic shipbuilder
Austal receives approval as Australia’s strategic shipbuilder Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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French Navy’s second BRF replenishment tanker arrives in new homeport
French Navy’s second BRF replenishment tanker arrives in new homeport Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | July 22 – New fireboats for Florida, Russian inland hospital ship’s sea trials and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | July 22 – New fireboats for Florida, Russian inland hospital ship’s sea trials and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Indian Navy commissions new submarine rescue ship
Indian Navy commissions new submarine rescue ship Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Samoa’s PM says HMNZS Manawanui wreck can remain where it lies
Samoa’s PM says HMNZS Manawanui wreck can remain where it lies Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Preliminary report shows timeline of Mexican Navy tall ship accident that killed two in New York City
Preliminary report shows timeline of Mexican Navy tall ship accident that killed two in New York City Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Polish Navy’s future signals intelligence ship floated out
Polish Navy’s future signals intelligence ship floated out Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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UK Defence Ministry launches mission to prevent oil leaks from WWI shipwreck off Estonia
UK Defence Ministry launches mission to prevent oil leaks from WWI shipwreck off Estonia Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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US Navy takes delivery of 15th Spearhead-class fast transport
US Navy takes delivery of 15th Spearhead-class fast transport Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Navy takes delivery of 14th LCAC 100-class landing craft
US Navy takes delivery of 14th LCAC 100-class landing craft Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Unsecured watertight doors contributed to sinking of fish tender near Kodiak, Alaska
Unsecured watertight doors contributed to sinking of fish tender near Kodiak, Alaska Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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US ship repair firm Marine Hydraulics fined for fatal mishap
US ship repair firm Marine Hydraulics fined for fatal mishap Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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OPINION | Understanding the cost of Australia’s naval defence
OPINION | Understanding the cost of Australia’s naval defence Marc Ablong Go to baird maritime
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Probe of crash of Mexican tall ship into Brooklyn Bridge centers on engine
Probe of crash of Mexican tall ship into Brooklyn Bridge centers on engine Reuters Go to baird maritime
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VESSEL REVIEW | Lokys – Lithuanian Navy places new harbour support and emergency response tug into service
VESSEL REVIEW | Lokys – Lithuanian Navy places new harbour support and emergency response tug into service Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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US Navy christens replenishment oiler Sojourner Truth
US Navy christens replenishment oiler Sojourner Truth Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force to begin testing of railgun installation on ship
Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force to begin testing of railgun installation on ship Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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OPINION | Seabed sensors and mapping: what China’s survey ship could be up to
OPINION | Seabed sensors and mapping: what China’s survey ship could be up to Euan Graham Go to baird maritime
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US Navy christens towing and salvage ship Billy Frank Jr.
US Navy christens towing and salvage ship Billy Frank Jr. Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Turkish yard launches lead unit of new landing craft series
Turkish yard launches lead unit of new landing craft series Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Royal Netherlands Navy’s future support ship formally named
Royal Netherlands Navy’s future support ship formally named Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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French Navy, Philippine armed forces conduct maritime cooperative activity
French Navy, Philippine armed forces conduct maritime cooperative activity Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Japan’s newest SWATH surveillance ship floated out
Japan’s newest SWATH surveillance ship floated out Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Turkey’s Aksaz Naval Base to undergo infrastructure upgrades
Turkey’s Aksaz Naval Base to undergo infrastructure upgrades Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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US Navy names two future ocean surveillance ships
US Navy names two future ocean surveillance ships Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Polish builder selected for submarine rescue vessel construction
Polish builder selected for submarine rescue vessel construction Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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UK MoD awards $600m contract for sealift operation support
UK MoD awards $600m contract for sealift operation support Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Indian Navy commissions new hydrographic survey ship
Indian Navy commissions new hydrographic survey ship Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | December 19 – Dutch, Canadian and Portuguese naval support ships, Saudi and Israeli corvettes and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | December 19 – Dutch, Canadian and Portuguese naval support ships, Saudi and Israeli corvettes and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Portuguese Navy’s future logistics ships to be built in Turkey
Portuguese Navy’s future logistics ships to be built in Turkey Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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COLUMN | Seabed warfare emerges from the shadows [Naval Gazing]
COLUMN | Seabed warfare emerges from the shadows [Naval Gazing] Trevor Hollingsbee Go to baird maritime
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Sea trials begin for Royal Netherlands Navy’s future support ship
Sea trials begin for Royal Netherlands Navy’s future support ship Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Spanish Navy taps local builder for new dive training boat
Spanish Navy taps local builder for new dive training boat Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime