The Hellenic Navy acquires a former research vessel for special operations support as Japan welcomes a stealth frigate into service and new corvettes for Russia and the Philippines are launched. Construction begins on Australia’s Hunter-class frigates. Finally, ordered have been placed for frigates for the German Navy and patrol boats for Australia’s Pacific Island neighbours. […]
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Construction begins on Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigates
Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide, South Australia, has cut the first steel to be used in the construction of the first Hunter-class frigate ordered by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The piece of steel cut will form part of the under structure support for the port side propeller shaft brake...
VESSEL REVIEW | Yaragada – Rescue boat to be deployed off South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula
The South Australian State Emergency Service (SASES) recently placed a new locally built search and rescue (SAR) boat into service. Built by Lonsdale-based manufacturer Nautic Star, the purpose-designed and built vessel has been named Yaragada. The new vessel replaces another that was deemed to...
Australian government approves next phase of Collins-class submarines’ life-of-type extension
HMAS Farncomb will be the first of the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) six Collins-class submarines to undergo sustainment and capability enhancement under a life-of-type extension program being implemented by the Australian government, the Australian Department of Defence (DOD) confirmed earlier this week. The life-of-type extension program is part of the government’s commitment to invest AU$4 […]
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US firm unveils Australian research vessel concept design
US marine engineering firm Glosten has unveiled a concept design for a new research vessel for the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI). The vessel will be used in the protection and management of local marine ecosystems. Development of the new SARDI vessel is funded by the...
VESSEL REVIEW | Spirit – Versatile pilot boat for South Australia port operator
South Australian port operator Flinders Ports has expanded its fleet of harbour services vessels with the recent acquisition of a newbuild pilot boat constructed by Hart Marine in the neighbouring state of Victoria. Spirit is the first in a series of three pilot boats ordered by Flinders Ports from...
Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | November 23 – Philippine and Australian naval patrol vessels, a RIB workboat for a US law enforcement operator and a police boat for Samoa
The Philippine Navy, the Samoa Police Service, and a law enforcement agency in the US state of Pennsylvania take delivery of new vessels while a future Royal Australian Navy patrol ship is launched into the water for the first time. Philippine Navy acquires two additional fast attack craft The Philippine Navy has taken delivery of […]
South Australia port operator places order for new pilot boats
South Australian port operator Flinders Ports (FP) has entered into an agreement to purchase three new pilot vessels over the next three years from Melbourne-based boatbuilder Hart Marine. The boats will feature improved technology to reduce fuel usage and to become future-ready for alternative...
South Australian government issues tender for wharf upgrades
The South Australian government, the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, has released a tender for upgrades to ports at Penneshaw and Cape Jervis, to continue to ..
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OBITUARY | Keith Rusby, former chief salvage officer of Groupe Ocean
Many readers will be saddened to hear that Keith Rusby passed away in January at the age of 95. Keith was born in South Australia and lied about his age to go to sea when ..
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