As the theater Mine Warfare Commander (MIWC), the U.S. Navy 5th Fleet’s Combined Task Force (CTF) 52, with embedded Royal Australian Navy and Royal Navy mine warfare staff members, designed and directed the exercise. Keep Reading
Marshall Islands-flagged "Front Altair" oil tanker experienced multiple explosions; fire broke out on board the ship and the 23-member crew was evacuated. Keep Reading
Chung-Hoon’s visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team seized over 11,000 pounds of hashish while conducting a flag verification boarding. Keep Reading
As mines threaten maritime traffic indiscriminately, the U.S. and UK are committed to taking all action necessary to reduce the risk of mines. Keep Reading
Admiral's brother spoke about Stearney’s life, devotion to family, and his loyalty to America and the men and women he was fortunate enough to lead. Keep Reading
"The Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the Bahraini Ministry of Interior are cooperating on the investigation, but at this time no foul play is suspected," said Richardson. Keep Reading
Expeditionary MCM provides operational explosive ordnance disposal capability for location and identification, rendering safe, recovery, field evaluation, and disposal of explosive ordnance across the globe. Keep Reading
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), representatives from Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping (NCAGS) and the commercial shipping industry completed exercise Lucky Mariner on April 11. Keep Reading
This year multinational assets in support of CTF150 have seized over 22 tons of hashish and over 2 tons of heroin, with a street value in excess of $1.6 billion. Keep Reading
The objective of this year's conference was for multi-national leaders to actively communicate about challenges, solutions and, ultimately, the way forward in maritime strategy. Keep Reading