>In February, UK Trade & Investment Defence & Security Organisation (UKTI DSO) will entertain its guest from Turkish maritime industry in a invitation only gathering. This is a clear and unmistakable sign of growing interest of British defence companies in Turkish naval projectsIt was about time as the existence of British involvement in Turkey's naval projects have... Continue Reading →
>Submarine News Around The Region
>As I go trough the backlogof stories accumulated while I had no PC, I found these two news of special interest:Zaporizhzhya with engines running. Photo: e-CrimeaThe work on Zaporizhzhya: Zaporizhzhya is Ukraine's sole Foxtrot class (Project 641) submarine. She has entered into overhaul in February 2010. She is being overhoauled in 13th Repair Unit with... Continue Reading →
>A Small Naval Review of 2010
>As one year ends and the new one starts, the temptation to make lists about various subjects becomes almost irresistible. So I followed the urge in me and made this 5 point list about the most important events for Turkish Navy in 2010:The Sea Trials of TCG Heybeliada: The first ship of the Milgem class... Continue Reading →
>Turkish ASW Plane Spotted In Malta
>According to Air Forces Monthly magazine, Turkish Navy CN-235 MPA plane, TCB-652, now with French test registration was photographed visiting Malta, back in November 2010. Two years after the first flight of the aircraft the tests are still continuing. The ASW plane acquisition project (also known as Meltem project) of Turkish Navy is a very long... Continue Reading →
>Notice To Mariners
>My HDD has crashed on new year's eve. I am not sure if this is a good or bad omen. I am currently trying to patch my PC back together. I hope to be back online this week.
>New Photo Of TCSG Dost
>The new patrol ship of Turkish Coast Guard, SG-701 TCSG Dost is being fitted at the pier of the RMK Shipyard, where she was build.It is reported that she will start her sea trials in a few days may be even before the new year. The second ship of this class, SG-702 TCSG Güven was launched on... Continue Reading →
>Look What The Net Dragged In
>Last week a fishing boat operating of the coast of Hopa, Artvin found this in its net.The 150 kilo, British made mine was tangled in the net as the fishermen were collecting the net. They have placed the mine on the deck of their boat and returned to the harbor.The local security forces summoned an... Continue Reading →
>UNIFIL Maritime Task Force
>The composition of UNIFIL Maritime Task Force as 23 December 2010: Pennant Ship County Type F-240 TCG Fatih Turkey Frigate F-18 BNS Osman Bangladesh Frigate P-911 BNS Madhumati Bangladesh Patrol Craft A-516 FGS Donau Germany Tender M-1093 FGS Auerbach Germany Minehunter P-6130 FGS Hyaene Germany Fast Attack Craft P-26 HS Degiannis Greece Fast Attack Craft... Continue Reading →
>Modernization Project For Atılay Class Submarines Approved
>On their latest meeting on 18th December 2010, Defense Industry Executive Committee (SSIK) decided to start contract negotiations with STM for the upgrade of Type 209 Atılay class submarines.According to the latest modernization project for the Type 209, Atılay Class submarines, the oldest two boats will be decommissioned as soon as the first Type 214... Continue Reading →
>A Busy Day For Coast Guard
>M/V Sea Bright aground in Antalya.Yesterady, the continuing storms in Mediterranean Sea casued two ships to run aground in Antalya.The first was Bolivian flagged M/V Sea Bright en route from Tarsus port in Adana to Egypt. She had 18 people on board when she was driven into the rocks by the sea in Antalya town. 17 were... Continue Reading →
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