U.S. aircraft carrier deploys to Gulf, Navy says unrelated to ‘specific threats’

 By Reuters Staff 2 MIN READ FILE PHOTO: Sailors man the rails as aircraft carrier USS Nimitz with Carrier Strike Group 11, and some 7,500 sailors and airmen depart for a 6 month deployment in the Western Pacific from San Diego, California, U.S., June 5, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo DUBAI (Reuters) – U.S. aircraft carrier USSContinue reading “U.S. aircraft carrier deploys to Gulf, Navy says unrelated to ‘specific threats’”

Australia’s New Icebreaker RSV Nuyina Starts Sea Trials

 Australia’s New Icebreaker RSV Nuyina Starts Sea Trials The icebreaker is intended for the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). This government agency aims to promote Australia’s scientific, strategic and ecological interests in the Southern Ocean and Antarctica. To this end, the ship will accommodate 116 scientists, plus 32 crew members. Damen picture Australia’s New Icebreaker RSVContinue reading “Australia’s New Icebreaker RSV Nuyina Starts Sea Trials”

Freedom of the city – HMNZS Manawanui officers and crew march past Mayor Rehette Stoltz in ceremonial ‘charter parade’. PM Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford also in attendance.

 Published November 28, 2020 11:48AM   < back Officers and crew of the HMNZS Manawanui march past Mayor Rehette Stoltz during the ceremonial charter parade. Pictures by Paul Rickard HANDOVER: Lieutenant Commander Andrew Mahoney receives the charter to Gisborne city from Mayor Rehette Stoltz, at yesterday’s ceremony marking the first voyage to her home port.Continue reading “Freedom of the city – HMNZS Manawanui officers and crew march past Mayor Rehette Stoltz in ceremonial ‘charter parade’. PM Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford also in attendance.”