The Turkish Naval EOD teams destroyed another floating mine in the Black Sea today. According to a news release from the Turkish Ministry of National Defence, a mine believed to be from the Russia-Ukraine War was detected off the coast of Kefken in the Black Sea and subsequently neutralized. The type of mine was not... Continue Reading →
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has many consequences. most are very apparent some are not so. The Royal Netherlands Navy is suffering from one of the disguised consequences of the war in the Black Sea. They cannot perform the acceptance trials of their latest combat support ship, HNLMS Den Helder, in the Black Sea as... Continue Reading →
The newest warship of the Pakistani Navy PNS Hunain sailed southbound through Istanbul on 5th August 2024. This is the first time that the vessel passed through Istanbul. This is her delivery voyage to Pakistan. The Pakistani OPV was built in Damen Shipyard, in Galati Romania, The 2300 tonnes vessel has a length of 90... Continue Reading →
I have been trying to keep a list the of damage and losses to the ships both civilian and military, since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The list below is the list of the ships that have been damaged, sunk or seized since 24 February 2022 as of today. I welcome any... Continue Reading →
I have been trying to keep a list the of damage and losses to the ships both civilian and military, since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The list below is the list of the ships that have been damaged, sunk or seized since 24 February 2022 as of today. I welcome any... Continue Reading →
On 17th June 2022, the keel of the first of two new Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessels (MMVP) for the Bulgarian Naval Forces was laid with a ceremony. The vessel is named Hrabri, meaning “Brave” in Bulgarian. The procurement of modern surface combatants to meet NATO Requirements were in consideration for a long time. These new... Continue Reading →
This is just a short primer on the Montreux Convention that regulates the passage of Merchant and warship through the Turkish Straits. Signed on 20 July 1936, The Montreux Convention Regarding the Regime of the Straits gives Turkey full control over the Turkish Straits, guarantees the free passage of civilian vessels in peacetime and permits Turkey... Continue Reading →
Today improved Kilo-class (Proj. 636.3) submarine of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, Rostov-na-Donu made northbound passage through Bosphorus. 13.12.2015. During her passage, Turkish Coast Guard vessels TCSG-312 and KB-4309 escorted the submarine. She has 6 533mm torpedo tubes and carries a combination of up to 18 torpedoes, SS-N-27 anti-ship, and Kalibr land-attack missiles. She passed... Continue Reading →
The Project 12700 Aleksandrit class minehunter Georgy Kurbatov made her inaugural passage through Istanbul this afternoon. She was towed by the Project 22870 class rescue Tug SB-739 Spasatel Vasily Bekh. It was not clear why the mine hunter was towed. One reason is to preserve her engines and not to used unnecessarily. Another reason is... Continue Reading →
The newest warship of Pakistani Navy PNS Yarmook sailed southbound through Istanbul this afternoon. This is the first time that the vessel passed through Istanbul. This is her delivery voyage to Pakistan. The Pakistani OPV was built in Damen Shipyard, in Galati Romania, the first ship of a class of two. PNS Yarmook was commissioned... Continue Reading →
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