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By: - 9th March 2010 at 11:10 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
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Venezuela gets first BVL from NavantiaThe Spanish shipyard Navantia delivered last week the first of four ships, maritime surveillance (Buckland Vigilancia del Litoral-BVL) to 'Bolivarian Armada of Venezuela'.
The ship, named after indigenous "Guaicamacuto" is the size of corvette (1,500 tons) and is comparable to future NaPaOc Navy of Brazil, whose program includes the construction of five units.
By: - 9th March 2010 at 11:21 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
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Future of NaPaOc MB/Brasil NavyThree projects that may fit the requirements of MB/Brasil Navy for the Patrol Vessel Oceanic. Which one will win the competition?
ThyssenKrupp Sentinel
Navantia 99m IPO
Fincantieri Comandante Cigala Fulgosi
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By: - 9th March 2010 at 18:48 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Astute's First Dive
The first of the class "Astute Class attack submarine" sailed from HMNB Clyde Faslane on Tuesday 16 February to continue her programme of sea trials. On Thursday 18 February 2010 a significant milestone was achieved as the submarine completed its first dive. This was achieved in the Scottish Exercise Areas with HMS Montrose in support.
By: - 9th March 2010 at 19:00 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Chilean naval base rocked by earthquakeThe Chilean Navy suffered major damage to its naval base and shipyard at Talcahuano as a result of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzAEuIfn2zo&feature=player_embedded
By: - 9th March 2010 at 23:22 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
A number of ships under repair or construction at Talcahuano have been reported as damaged, e.g. an Ecuadorian U209 submarine may have been damaged beyond repair.
By: - 10th March 2010 at 11:06 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Yes, you're right. According to www.naval.com.br/blog
The Chile type 209 (Simpson) and a further type 209 of the Ecuador Navy (Shyri) to receiving upgrades in shipyard at Talcahuano were severely damaged and they may have received damage that can not repair. It was also reported that at least one FAC Saar IV class received damage and several other smaller vessels and naval craft were damaged.
By: - 10th March 2010 at 11:10 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
China's Navy:
Submarine Tender 864 undergoes sea trial
This new PLAN submarine tender is the mother-ship to the 'Most advanced' rescue sub in the world, as claimed by the BBC. (here)
The new Type 926 tender has displacement of 9500 tons and was built by Guangzhou Shipyard International.
By: - 10th March 2010 at 11:30 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Second M-type Frigate for Portugal arrives at home
the NRP FRANCISCO DE ALMEIDA, former HrMs Van Galen, second of the "Bartolomeu Dias" class of 2 dutch frigates purchased from the Netherlands, arrived yesterday morning for the 1st time at her new home-base, near Lisbon
photos Portuguese Navy
By: - 10th March 2010 at 11:59 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Yes, you're right. According to www.naval.com.br/blogThe Chile type 209 (Simpson) and a further type 209 of the Ecuador Navy (Shyri) to receiving upgrades in shipyard at Talcahuano were severely damaged and they may have received damage that can not repair. It was also reported that at least one FAC Saar IV class received damage and several other smaller vessels and naval craft were damaged.
Hmm. The video on that link is interesting. It's going to take them a few years to rebuild.
By: - 11th March 2010 at 19:17 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Navy submarine sails after six-year upgrade
The nuclear-powered Royal Navy submarine HMS Triumph has set sail for sea trials following a major six-year refit which has significantly improved her capabilities.
Built by VSEL at Barrow-in-Furness, Triumph was commissioned in October 1991 and is the seventh and last of the Trafalgar Class.
Since commissioning, Triumph has completed a number of notable patrols from the North Atlantic to the Far East.
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By: - 11th March 2010 at 20:45 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
6 years of refit for a SSN (when the US refit for a CVN lasted usually 3-3,5 years)....:rolleyes:....But the best was for few russian warships, more than a decade in shipyard :D
By: - 12th March 2010 at 08:50 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
BELGIAN NAVY ORDERS THALES SENSORS
Thales Nederland has received a contract for two Seastar and Gatekeeper sensors, that are to be delivered and installed on the two multi-purpose M-class frigates of the Belgian Navy. The modernisation will take place in 2011 and 2013 in the scope of the M-frigates' upkeep programme.
The Seastar and Gatekeeper sensors provide the vessels with the capability to detect small targets encountered during missions, and to counter frontier-running, pollution, drugs trafficking and piracy. The two new sensors will be matched with the tried-and-true SMART-S surveillance radar and the STIR weapon control radar that are on board of the M-frigates.
Based on the cooperation between the Dutch and the Belgian Navy, this contract was already an option in the contract that Thales concluded in 2008 with the Royal Netherlands Navy, and that provided for the delivery of the Seastar and Gatekeeper sensors to the two M-class frigates of the RNLN.
Notes to editors
Seastar is a non-rotating active phased array radar for naval surface surveillance. The system automatically detects and tracks asymmetric threats and very small objects such as swimmers and periscopes in all weather conditions. Seastar can also be used for helicopter guidance.
Seastar is internationally marketed as Sea Watcher 100.
Gatekeeper is a 360° panoramic electro-optical surveillance and alerter system based on IR/TV technology. Designed to counter emerging asymmetric threats down to small boats and swimmers, Gatekeeper increases short-range situational awareness in littoral environments.
source: http://www.paracommando.com/forum_viewtopic.php?8.107182
By: - 12th March 2010 at 10:27 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Korea's Hyangro Bong fills gap in Malaysian LST capability
The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) is to loan the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) with one of its four Alligator-class tank landing ships (LSTs), Hyangro Bong , this year as an interim measure to fill a gap in the latter's afloat logistics and amphibious capability.
The RMN's only large amphibious ship, the 8,450-ton Newport-class LST, KD Sri Inderapura , was gutted by a fire on 8 October 2009 creating an urgent requirement for new tactical sealift and logistic ships.
Hyangro Bong displaces 4,278 tons and has a military lift capacity of 200 troops, 15 main battle tanks, six 3-ton vehicles and four LCVPs. It has a platform for a helicopter the size of a UH-60A and is fitted with two 40 mm guns and two 20 mm guns.
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By: - 12th March 2010 at 17:22 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
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Russia and India signed a contract to upgrade the "Admiral Gorshkov"Russia and India signed an agreement to modernize the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov. This RIA Novosti reported with reference to the statement made by Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov. He did not disclose the value of outstanding contracts, saying only that the aircraft carrier will be ready by the end of 2012.
The first contract to upgrade and supply the Indian Navy, Admiral Gorshkov was signed in 2004. It was assumed that the restoration of the aircraft carrier would need about one billion dollars. Also, India had to pay over $ 500 million for the delivery of 16 carrier borne fighters MiG-29K and helicopters Ka-27 and Ka-31, said Interfax.
In January 2007, India, listed by that time about 458 million dollars, has suspended payments under the contract. In November the same year Russia raised the issue of revision of the scope of work. In particular, spoke of the need to increase the contract price and the postponement of delivery of the aircraft carrier. It was planned that the "Admiral Gorshkov", which is composed of the Indian Navy will receive the name "Vikramaditya", will be delivered to the customer in 2008.
In December 2008, the Committee on Security, the Indian Cabinet approved the agreement by the Ministry of Defense of the new value of the aircraft carrier. A year later it became known that the parties agreed on the final cost of the repair and modernization of the "Admiral Gorshkov". It was reported that the total cost of works will be 2.3 billion dollars.
Earlier on Friday, March 12, it became known that during the visit of Prime Minister of Russia Vladimir Putin to India has been contracted to supply the Indian 29 carrier borne fighters type MiG-29K. This party is added to the 16 aircraft that India should get under contract for the supply of "Admiral Gorshkov". Earlier it was reported that the cost of these fighters will be 1.2 billion dollars.
By: - 13th March 2010 at 09:18 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
6 years of refit for a SSN (when the US refit for a CVN lasted usually 3-3,5 years)....:rolleyes:....But the best was for few russian warships, more than a decade in shipyard :D
Apparently, there was a 2-year period when no work was done at all in order to do work on refitting the ballistic missile submarine HMS Victorious.*
Then there were some unexpected "issues".
Among these was the need for new inspection equipment to be designed, manufactured and commissioned to carry out surveys on the reactor systems. This required close working between Babcock, the MoD design authority and Rolls Royce to minimize program impact. Additionally, repairs were successfully carried out by Babcock to both torpedo tube air ram cylinders which were far more extensive than anticipated before being surveyed at the start of the LOP(R). Further challenges included equipment obsolescence issues, often requiring fault diagnosis and resolution without original manufacturer’s drawings.
* A deliberate decision was made to only work on one sub at a time, so as to keep the workforce at a steady level, which also had the effect of prolonging the time that those workers were employed on the refit/modernization projects. The MOD was apparently fine with this, despite it delaying re-commissioning of HMS Triumph for 2 years.
By: - 13th March 2010 at 09:34 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Apparently, there was a 2-year period when no work was done at all in order to do work on refitting the ballistic missile submarine HMS Victorious.*Then there were some unexpected "issues".
Among these was the need for new inspection equipment to be designed, manufactured and commissioned to carry out surveys on the reactor systems. This required close working between Babcock, the MoD design authority and Rolls Royce to minimize program impact. Additionally, repairs were successfully carried out by Babcock to both torpedo tube air ram cylinders which were far more extensive than anticipated before being surveyed at the start of the LOP(R). Further challenges included equipment obsolescence issues, often requiring fault diagnosis and resolution without original manufacturer’s drawings.
* A deliberate decision was made to only work on one sub at a time, so as to keep the workforce at a steady level, which also had the effect of prolonging the time that those workers were employed on the refit/modernization projects. The MOD was apparently fine with this, despite it delaying re-commissioning of HMS Triumph for 2 years.
Thanks for the more "ACCURATE" details than the official article
;)
By: - 13th March 2010 at 23:08 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
My info came (I am embarrassed to admit) from this DefPro article*, which seems to be a Babcock press release copied word-for-word:
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/13567/
Note that the statement refers to it being a "4-year refit".
The explanation of the 2-year "no-work" period came from here: http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/12589
*what I have seen from DefPro indicates it lacks professionalism... some articles are wildly inaccurate, and others contain speculation and guesses claimed to be facts.
I usually ignore what they "publish"... but this time, as I mentioned above, it seems to be a "cut&past" of Babcock's release, not something they made up (sorry, "wrote").
By: - 13th March 2010 at 23:23 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Astute's First DiveThe first of the class "Astute Class attack submarine" sailed from HMNB Clyde Faslane on Tuesday 16 February to continue her programme of sea trials. On Thursday 18 February 2010 a significant milestone was achieved as the submarine completed its first dive. This was achieved in the Scottish Exercise Areas with HMS Montrose in support.
What's that cylindrical object protruding from the forward deck?
By: - 14th March 2010 at 09:26 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
What's that cylindrical object protruding from the forward deck?
"Anechoic" device (for silencing improvement) ?
By: - 14th March 2010 at 10:02 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Acoustic intercept receiver. Automatically detects and classifies torpedoes and sonar types.
Its part of submarine acoustic warfare control system (SAWCS).
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By: Tango III - 9th March 2010 at 10:53
two offshore support vessels for Iraqi Navy.
Pentagon Contract Announcement
RiverHawk Fast Sea Frames, LLC, Tampa, Fla., is being awarded a $70,140,000 firm-fixed-price letter contract for the detail, design, and construction of two offshore support vessels and associated equipment and services for the Iraqi Navy.
This contract involves Foreign Military Sales to Iraq.
Work will be performed in Houma, La., and is expected to be completed by December 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $47.6 million will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.
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