June 2, 2025–News from WCC Wellington will be celebrating its sister city partnership with Canberra this week. Australian Capital Territory Chief Minister Andrew Barr will be leading a delegation to Wellington, to celebrate the partnership and cooperation between the two capital cities. “This week’s celebration reflects the strength and significance of our city’s relationship withContinue reading “Naval parade through Wellington as part of sister city celebrations with Canberra – HMAS Canberra in attendance.”
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World’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to be dismantled in Alabama
By JOHN R. ROBY AL.COM • May 31, 2025 A Vermont company has been awarded more than a half-billion dollars to dismantle a historic aircraft carrier in Mobile, Ala. According to a Pentagon procurement notice posted Friday, NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services LLC of Vernon, Vt., has been awarded a $536,749,731 firm-fixed-price contract for “the dismantling,Continue reading “World’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to be dismantled in Alabama”
HMNZS Tui (A2, A05) , formerly USNS Charles H. Davis (T-AGOR-5), was one of nine Conrad class oceanographic ships built for the United States Navy (USN), that later saw service in the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN).
Serving with the USN from 1963 to 1970, these ships were designed to perform acoustic experiments on sound transmission underwater, and for gravity, magnetism and deep-ocean floor studies. The ship was recommissioned into the RNZN in late 1970, and as HMNZS Tui served as an oceanographic survey and research ship until her decommissioning in 1997.Continue reading “HMNZS Tui (A2, A05) , formerly USNS Charles H. Davis (T-AGOR-5), was one of nine Conrad class oceanographic ships built for the United States Navy (USN), that later saw service in the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN).”
Sitrep (with videos): First ship of new class rolled out for Royal Navy amid ongoing challenges
30th May 2025 at 11:44am This week marked a significant milestone for the Royal Navy as the Type 31 HMS Venturer was officially rolled out of the build hall in Rosyth, receiving applause from gathered workers and officials. The Venturer is the first of five new Inspiration-class frigates, playing a vital role in the RoyalContinue reading “Sitrep (with videos): First ship of new class rolled out for Royal Navy amid ongoing challenges”
RNZ Navy Reserves protect United States Naval Ship
Reservists from three Royal New Zealand Navy units combined with Regular Forces to provide on-the-water security for a visiting US Navy ship in Wellington last week. 30 May, 2025 Personnel from Christchurch Reserve Unit HMNZS Pegasus brought up their J3 RHIB on a trailer to Wellington, while Regular Force personnel from the Boat Squadron atContinue reading “RNZ Navy Reserves protect United States Naval Ship”
