Foreign Warship On Bosphorus in 2016 (Part 29)

Here are the photos of foreign warships, that have passed through Bosphorus, in last 14 days: The list of the foreign warships passed through Istanbul Strait is here.

Turkish Coast Guard Tows Future Qatari Coast Guard Boat

Turkish Coast Guard announced that, they have helped a boat drifting off the Coast of Antalya. This boat was QC-711 one of the ARES 75 type boats constructed by ARES shipyard for Qatari Coast Guard. According to the Turkish Coast Guard press release, QC-711 had a malfunction during the builders trials and lost all power. Thus... Continue Reading →

Turkish Navy Conducted An Exercise In The Black Sea

This week between 5th and 8th September 2016,  Turkish Navy conducted an unannounced exercise in the Black Sea. During the week several Turkish warships of different types and some tugs towing practice targets were observed passing through Istanbul. Interestingly there was no official statement from Turkish Naval Forces or from Turkish General Staff about the exercise. Since some... Continue Reading →

TCG Gelibolu Meets Japanese Training Fleet

Turkish Gabya class frigate TCG Gelibolu made a passing exercise in Eastern Mediterranean with the Japanese Training Fleet. According to the official statement various maneuvers, training and drills were performed, personnel was exchanged between the ships. It is said the exercise has contributed to the development of interoperability and cooperation between Turkey and the Japanese... Continue Reading →

Foreign Warship On Bosphorus in 2016 (Part 28)

Here are photos of foreign warships, that have passed through Bosphorus, in last 7 days: The list of the foreign warships passed through Istanbul Strait is here.

TCG Akçakoca Searched For Two Missing Georgian Soldiers

On 20 August 2016, Aydın class mine hunter TCG Akçakoca entered Georgian waters for a sad mission. According to Agenda.ge, Corporal Iago Sharadze and First Class Private Giorgi Nanetashvili were taking part in dive training on August 16 but failed to surface after the planned dive, which took place off the coast of Gonio in... Continue Reading →

Foreign Warship On Bosphorus in 2016 (Part 27)

Here are photos of foreign warships, that have passed through Bosphorus, in last 11 days: The list of the foreign warships passed through Istanbul Strait is here.

Foreign Warship On Bosphorus in 2016 (Part 26)

Here are photos of foreign warships, that have passed through Bosphorus, in last 11 days: The list of the foreign warships passed through Istanbul Strait is here.

First Photo Of Turkish Navy ATR-72 600 ASW Plane

It is a joy to see one ATR-72 60 ASW plane in the air  at last. It has been 11 years since the contract was signed.   For further reading: 12 Years After The Contract Thales Finally Delivers Maritime Patrol Aircraft To Turkish Navy Finaly: The First ATR-72 Maritime Utility Plane Is Delivered Turkish Navy... Continue Reading →

Coast Guard Boat Collided With A Merchant Ship And Capsized

Yesterday morning, during the morning rush hour, the Turkish Coast Guard vessel TCSG-25 collided with the Cook Island flag and Turkish owned bulk carrier M/V Tolunay on Bosphorus. The accident happened near the southern entrance of Bosphorus. The coast guard boat capsized after the collision. Both civilian and military rescue ships and other vessels were... Continue Reading →

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