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New Zealand Issues RFI for Littoral Support Ship

New Zealand Issues RFI for Littoral Support Ship Oct. 24, 2013 – 03:45AM | By NICK LEE-FRAMPTON | Comments A A The HMNZS Manawanui, originally commissioned as an oil rig tender in 1979, is still in service for the New Zealand Navy. (New Zealand Navy) FILED UNDER World News Asia & Pacific Rim WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND —Continue reading “New Zealand Issues RFI for Littoral Support Ship”

USS Denver Changes Command

Naval Today >> The industry’s seaborne news provider by Naval Today / 8h // keep unread // trash // preview USS Denver Changes Command USS Denver (LPD 9) held a change of command ceremony aboard the ship Oct. 24 while in its homeport of Sasebo. Capt. Michael Donnelly relieved Capt. Kevin P. Lenox as commanding officer, becoming the 31st commanding officer ofContinue reading “USS Denver Changes Command”

Today in U.S. Naval History: October 25

Today in U.S. Naval History: October 25 MarineLink.com Friday, October 25, 2013, 11:40 AM Stephen Decatur, USN. 19th Century engraving by D. Edwin, after a Gilbert Stuart portrait. (U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.) Today in U.S. Naval History – October 25 1812 – USS United States (Capt. Stephen Decatur) captures HMS Macedonian. 1924 –Continue reading “Today in U.S. Naval History: October 25”

Today in U.S. Naval History: October 25

Royale Floatel Lives Up to Its Name

Royale Floatel Lives Up to Its Name MarineLink.com Friday, October 25, 2013, 1:54 PM Photo courtesy of Vijai Marine For harried executives, a marine cruise can offer an escape form a life of tight schedules and constant pressure. The need for a relaxing but luxurious environment was well known to the designers of M/VContinue reading “Royale Floatel Lives Up to Its Name”