Bahrain

House, Senate Defense Bills Tough on Littoral Combat Ship Programs

Freedom-class LCS St. Louis (LCS-19), left, in Marinette, Wisc., on Dec. 15, 2018, as Billings (LCS-15) is under construction and preparing for commissioning. US Navy Photo

The Navy is ready to sunset littoral combat ship production and three of four congressional defense committees appear happy to oblige through restrictive policies and funding authorizations.

Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) members included language prohibiting the use of funds to extend the LCS program except in a...

https://news.usni.org/2019/06/13/house-senate-defense-bills-tough-on-littoral-combat-ship-programs

ASRY provides dedicated berthing area for NOGA

One of the leading regional shipyards, ASRY, has signed a contract with Bahrain’s National Oil & Gas Authority (NOGA) to provide a dedicated marine services area in the yard. The so-called ‘NOGA Zone’ will provide berth space, storage, crew facilities, and a range of other services, within ASRY’s premises, in support of NOGA projects. The Bahrain LNG Terminal will soon be using the NOGA Zone for some of its maritime operations, it has been confirmed.

ASRY’s business development manager, Arran...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/asry-provides-dedicated-berthing-area-for-noga/

ASRY strengthens senior management team

Bahrain shipyard ASRY has taken steps to strengthen its senior management team, with the news that Sahar Ataei has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), having previously worked with Bahrain’s national airline Gulf Air in a similar position.

ASRY Chief Executive, Andy Shaw, is clearly delighted at the yard’s ability to attract a candidate of her stature for this important role. He explained, “As ASRY stabilises its financial position and seeks greater efficiencies, we sought a...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/asry-strengthens-senior-management-team/

Navy Set to Restart LCS Deployments this Year, Despite Challenges in Manning, Training

USS Wichita (LCS-13) conducts acceptance trials on Lake Michigan on July 11, 2018. Lockheed Martin photo.

The Navy is optimistic it will deploy three Littoral Combat Ships by this fall, after not deploying any last year and grappling with significant gaps in manning and advanced training.

The service was supposed to push forward three ships in Fiscal Year 2018, after a 2016 overhaul of LCS homeporting, command and control and manning constructs. However, USNI News first reported in April 2018...

https://news.usni.org/2019/01/14/navy-confident-in-lcs-deployments-this-year-despite-challenges-in-manning-training

Stability returns to ASRY

ASRY, Bahrain’s leading maritime repair and fabrication facility, recently held a Board Meeting at its headquarters, under the chairmanship of H.E. Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa, who struck an upbeat tone after a much-improved performance in 2018.

Reflecting on the year just past, he said business had continued to stabilise following a period of instability. Shaikh Daij added, “Revenue targets that were set last year have been met, and while market conditions remain very...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/stability-returns-to-asry/

Vice. Adm. James Malloy Nominated to Lead 5th Fleet Following Death of Former Commander

Then-Rear Adm. Jim Malloy, commander of Carrier Strike Group 10 in 2016. US Navy Photo

The Pentagon has tapped an admiral with extensive Middle East experience to lead the U.S. Navy’s forces in U.S. Central Command.

Vice Adm. James Malloy, current deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans and strategy (N3/N5), has been nominated to lead U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command following the sudden death of former commander Vice Adm. Scott Stearney on Dec. 1.

Malloy...

https://news.usni.org/2018/12/06/james-malloy-lead-5th-fleet-sudden-death

Middle East management changes for APM Terminals

APM Terminals Bahrain, the operator of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, has announced that Susan Hunter will take the position of managing director from 1st February 2019, replacing Mark Hardiman, who is taking up a new position within APM Terminals as chief executive of the Port of Salalah in Oman.

Ms Hunter is currently senior global director, operational excellence, for APM Terminals, based in the UAE, and has held a number of senior management positions within Maersk Line, APM terminals parent...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/middle-east-management-changes-apm-terminals/

Vice Adm. James Malloy in Bahrain Ahead of Temporary 5th Fleet Command Assignment

French Rear Adm. Olivier Lebas, right, commander, Task Force 473, speaks with Rear Adm. James Malloy, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, on the aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R91). US Navy photo.

A Navy vice admiral has landed in Bahrain on temporary duty with U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, after the previous commander was found dead in his home over the weekend from an apparent suicide.

Vice Adm. James Malloy, deputy chief of naval operations for operations,...

https://news.usni.org/2018/12/03/rear-adm-paul-schlise-assumes-acting-command-of-u-s-5th-fleetnaval-forces-central-command

VCNO Moran Headed to Bahrain Following Death of 5th Fleet Commander

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran speaks to sailors during an all-hands call at Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae, Korea on Sept. 11, 2018. US Navy Photo

The Navy’s number-two is on his way to the U.S. naval base in Bahrain following the Saturday death of U.S. 5th Fleet commander Vice. Adm. Scott Stearney.

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran is set to arrive this week at Naval Support Activity Bahrain to console Stearney’s family and the sailors at installation, a Navy...

https://news.usni.org/2018/12/03/vcno-moran-headed-bahrain-following-death-5th-fleet-commander

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