The Russian Navy’s Project 685 hydrographic research vessel Romuald Muklevich has re-entered service following a repair and upgrade programme that began in June ..
Naval auxiliary/support vessels
FEATURE | The Royal Australian Navy needs a support ship, not a fixed base at Manus Island
Commentary on equipping the Australian Defence Force tends to focus on high-end combat capabilities such as frigates, fighter aircraft and armoured vehicles. Much less is ..
FEATURE | US naval research ship visits Taiwan – a hint of things to come?
On October 15 the 3,300-tonne US oceanographic research vessel Thomas G Thompson docked in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. According to official Taiwanese sources the ship is taking…