>USN frigate FFG-32 USS John L Hall arrived in Bodrum today. A four minutes long video of her docking can be seen here. According to Turkish maritime internet portals she will spend one night in Bodrum. Bodrum is one of the most popular touristic locations of Turkey and hosts a well developed entertainment district. I hope... Continue Reading →
>French Carrier in Cyprus
>While French destroyer Jean Bart hangs out in Iskenderun, French Carrier De Gaulle is in Limasol visiting Cyprus. She arrived in Limassol on 12th March will stay until 16th. Most probably later the two ships will join to task force.According to Famagusta Gazette, while in Cyprus, the French carrier and the National Guard will be... Continue Reading →
>French Warship Jean Bart In Iskenderun
>French destroyer D-615 FS Jean Bart arrived in Iskenderun Harbor on 12th March Friday for a visit.Apparently this is not just another liberty visit as French Ambassador to Turkey Bernard Emie, traveled to Iskenderun too.According to on line news portals the French delegation visited the French military cemetery in Iskenderun. The ambassador and the commander... Continue Reading →
>US Destroyer in Aksaz
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>Last week an unidentified Burke class destroyer from USN was visiting Aksaz Naval Base, in Marmaris Turkey.She can be seen in this photo made during the farewell ceremony for TCG Gemlik. It is actually not much important which ship she is but I just love such puzzles. I suppose she could be DDG-74 USS McFaul.
>TCG Dolunay in Albania
>Type 209 class, Turkish submarine S-352 TCG Dolunay docked at Durres, Albania for a two day long visit. TCG Dolunay was one of the two Turkish submarines that participated in NATO’s annual ASW exercise Noble Manta 2010. A submarine is an interesting selection for a good will visit vessel. Submarines look uninteresting and dull from... Continue Reading →
>USS John L Hall in Georgia
>After completing a port visit in Samsun, Turkey, USN frigate FFG-32 USS John L Hall sailed to Georgia. The US warship arrived in Georgia Thursday for exercises with the local coast guard, according to the US embassy. Of course the Russian officials have criticized the visits as provocative as they did for seven visits by... Continue Reading →
>TCG Gemlik Will Visit DIMDEX
>TCG Gemlik, the current Turkish contribution to CTF-151, will make a short visit to Qatar between 29 and 31 March. The reason for this visit is not only R&R. During this time DIMDEX 2010, the only specialized maritime defence exhibition in the Middle East, will be held in Doha. TCG Gemlik is an excellent choice.... Continue Reading →
>USS John L Hall In Samsun
>US Navy frigate FFG-32 USS John L Hall is making a liberty call in Samsun, Turkey. According to local newspapers she willl stay here two more days. She is the first US warship to visit Samsun, since USS Stout in July 2009.Photos from here.
>NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 2 Is Visiting Algeria
>According to NATO, the Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 2 (SNMCMG2) will visit Algiers, Algeria, from 09 to 11 February, as part of this year’s Port Visit Programme, to increase friendship and understanding between NATO and Algeria.It is hoped that with this visit the cooperation between NATO and Algerian navy will increase. Algeria is... Continue Reading →
>USS Higgins in Bodrum
>http://www.metacafe.com/fplayer/3789640/abd_sava_gem_s_uss_h_gg_ns_bodrumda.swfDDG-76 USS Higgins is in Bodrum for a 3 day port visit. Previous comming to Bodrum she took part in the Operation Juniper Cobra, the joint ballistic missile defense (BMD) exercise between Israel and the United States.DDG-76 USS Higgins is in Bodrum for a 3 day port visit. Before coming to Bodrum, she took part... Continue Reading →
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