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HMS Albion Returns To Devonport After Mediterranean Deployment The amphibious assault ship was in the region testing new technology and tactics as part of the Littoral Response Group (Experimentation).

  The Royal Navy flagship has returned to her home base of Devonport after a three-month deployment to the Mediterranean.  HMS Albion was in the region as part of the Littoral Response Group (Experimentation) – or LRG(X) – series of exercises alongside HMS Dragon and RFA Lyme Bay. The deployment saw the vessels develop the Future Navy and Royal Marines’ FutureContinue reading “HMS Albion Returns To Devonport After Mediterranean Deployment The amphibious assault ship was in the region testing new technology and tactics as part of the Littoral Response Group (Experimentation).”

Atlantic Bulk Carriers offloads its last panamax

  December 3, 2020 0 3,570 1 minute read  Atlantic Bulk Carriers Greek dry bulk owner Atlantic Bulk Carriers has sold its last panamax bulker according to brokers. Both Allied and Intermodal are reporting that Atlantic has sold the 2001-built geared panamax bulker Ocean Eagle to Vietnam’s Hoanh Son Group for $7.1m. The price is significantly higher than the marketContinue reading “Atlantic Bulk Carriers offloads its last panamax”

The Spanish Navy is working on the modernization and replacement of the F-100 frigates-Noticias

  December 4, 2020 September 19th marked the 18th anniversary of the commissioning of the first frigates of the F-100 series, the Alvaro de Bazán. This gives a name to this class of modern ships, but for which the Navy is already studying a modernization program and a long-term replacement program. The coming of age ofContinue reading “The Spanish Navy is working on the modernization and replacement of the F-100 frigates-Noticias”

HMNZS Bellona at Bluff 1949 HMS Bellona was the name ship of her sub-class of light cruisers for the Royal Navy. She was the first of the fourth group of Dido-class cruisers. Built to a modified design (“Improved Dido”) with only four twin 5.25-inch turrets, but with remote power control for quicker elevation and training, combined with improved handling and storage of the ammunition. The light AA was improved over earlier Dido cruisers, with six twin oerilikons and three quad “pom pom”.

Entering service in 1943, the cruiser operated during World War II as an escort for the Arctic convoys, and as a jamming ship to prevent the use of radio-controlled bombs and in support of the Omaha Beach landings. In 1946 the cruiser was loaned to the Royal New Zealand Navy. Although not involved in theContinue reading “HMNZS Bellona at Bluff 1949 HMS Bellona was the name ship of her sub-class of light cruisers for the Royal Navy. She was the first of the fourth group of Dido-class cruisers. Built to a modified design (“Improved Dido”) with only four twin 5.25-inch turrets, but with remote power control for quicker elevation and training, combined with improved handling and storage of the ammunition. The light AA was improved over earlier Dido cruisers, with six twin oerilikons and three quad “pom pom”.”