The handover ceremony of a new prototype coastal patrol vessel for the Croatian Navy was held recently in Split. Omiš’ godfather is Roko Vranić, father…
Ships (Naval)
COLUMN | “My enemy’s enemy is my friend” – China boosts Pakistan sea power [Naval Gazing]
Since its creation in 1947, the Pakistan Navy (PN) has sourced its warships from a number of countries, including the USA, UK, France and China.…
FEATURE | Indian Navy and Coast Guard respond to Beira catastrophe
Cyclone Idai struck Africa’s eastern seaboard on March 15, creating havoc in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Particularly devastated was the Mozambique port of Beira, which…
FEATURE | No smooth sailing for China’s aircraft carrier programme
China’s first aircraft carrier, the Ukrainian-built Liaoning, was commissioned into the PLA Navy in 2012, after the Chinese had carried extensive refurbishment and modernisation work,…
FEATURE | Revival of Netherlands’ replenishment at sea capability
The Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) has long been one of Europe’s foremost maritime forces, and remains a significant player in NATO, and multi-national, maritime security…
FEATURE | Maritime manoeuvring in Asia
Recent developments have underscored the complexity of the maritime defence diplomacy manoeuvres now taking place in Asia’s seaways. The current situation is a product of…
FEATURE | Russia-Ukraine sea conflict erupts
Tension between Ukraine and Russia erupted into maritime conflict on November 25, when three Ukrainian vessels were fired upon, and subsequently boarded and seized, by…
COLUMN | Jack-class OPV? [The Bow Wave]
Australia’s planned offshore patrol vessel procurement, known in local government and contracting circles as SEA 1180 has gone through a selection stage with a modified…
FEATURE | Russia’s Vostok-2018: a rehearsal for global war?
What are we to make of Russia’s Vostok (East)-2018 exercise? From September 11–15, Russia’s Far East will host Vostok-2018 the largest Russian military exercise since…
Philippine Navy flagship aground in disputed waters
The Philippine Navy (PN) suffered major embarrassment on August 29 when the service’s flagship, the frigate Gregorio del Pilar grounded on Half Moon Shoal (Hasa…