Month: August 2013
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Indian submarine explosion
At least 18 sailors are feared to be trapped on board an Indian submarine that caught fire after an explosion in a Mumbai dockyard, officials say. Indian submarine hit by […]
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Celebrating liberation
USS Mount Whitney arrived in Theoule-sur-Mer, France August 13 to partake in commemorative events honoring the liberation of southern France by Allied forces during World War II. Mount Whitney arrives […]
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Stranded sailors in Gulf of Aden rescued
The South Korean destroyer ROKS Wang Geon picked up the mariners near a busy shipping lane after their vessel caught fire and sank. CMF warship rescues stranded sailors in the […]
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China media: Indian aircraft carrier
State media are playing down any potential threat from India’s new aircraft carrier, but urge China to speed up the construction of its own fleet. China media: Indian aircraft carrier […]
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HMS Illustrious sets sail
The Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious has set sail from Portsmouth bound for the Mediterranean. It is 1 of 10 ships taking part in Cougar 13. HMS Illustrious sets sail […]
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The 100 Series Rules: An Update
At the time of writing, the 100 Series Rules have been short-listed in support of one of the five finalists for the Lloyds List Global Awards 2013 Maritime Lawyer of […]
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Military radar objection to turbine
Defence officials have objected to a planned wind turbine in south Devon, saying it will affect a military radar and cause “unacceptable interference” with air operations. Plymouth military radar objection […]
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Indian-built nuclear sub activated
India has activated the reactor on board the INS Arihant nuclear sub, the first to be designed and built in India. It can now undergo sea trials. Indian-built Arihant nuclear […]
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Gibraltar update: Warship departs
A Royal Navy warship, HMS Westminster, has left Portsmouth for a routine visit to Gibraltar amid increased tensions with Spain over border checks. Warship departs for routine Gibraltar visit A […]
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Indian-built aircraft carrier launched
India has unveiled its first home-built aircraft carrier from a shipyard in southern Kerala state. With this, India joins a select group of countries capable of building such a vessel. Indian-built […]
