Tag: Royal New Zealand Navy

  • Pirate gangs still holding 30

    Departing CMF commander discusses mission. Pirate gangs still holding 30 captives in Gulf of Aden Pirate gangs in the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia are still holding 30 […]

  • Thailand take on CTF-151

    New Zealand passes command of CTF-151 to Thailand Rear Admiral Pakorn Wanich of the Royal Thai Navy has assumed command of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) counter-piracy operations from Commodore […]

  • CMF captures $280 million in drugs

    Another successful haul for multinational force.  Aussies and Kiwis Unite Under Pakistan-led CTF-150 to Strike a Blow Against Drug Traffickers A ROYAL Australian Navy warship operating under command of Pakistan […]

  • NZ Navy takes over anti-piracy mission

    Royal New Zealand Navy takes over Combined Task Force 151.  NZ Navy takes over anti-piracy mission New Zealand has taken command of an international counter-piracy task force for the next […]

  • New Zealand, China Boost Defence Ties

    Both countries consider maritime security to be vital. New Zealand and China Decide to Boost Defence Ties By Kalyan Kumar New Zealand and China will work towards strengthening defence ties, reported 3 News. […]

  • Keeping the Gulf safe this Christmas

    For 10 Hawke’s Bay young people Christmas Day will be celebrated off the coast of Somalia  Keeping the Gulf safe this Christmas For 10 Hawke’s Bay young people Christmas Day […]

  • Kiwi Sailors Return Home

    Three Royal New Zealand Navy sailors have successfully completed a six month deployment protecting vital international shipping routes. The Kiwi sailors, embarked on Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS MELBOURNE, were […]