The Turkish frigate F-245 TCG Oruçreis will take part in the DANEX Northern Coasts 2011 naval exercise as the flagship of the NATO's Standing Maritime Group-2. This is one of the largest exercise to be conducted in Denmark, will start on 12th September 2011 and will last till 23rd September. Over 50 warships of different types from... Continue Reading →
The Barbaros Action Plan
A few days ago the Turkish Daily Sabah run an article about the Barbaros Action Plan of Turkish Navy. The owners of Sabah have a very personal and close relationship with Turkish Prime Minister Mr. Erdoğan. That creates a dilemma. Did Sabah run that article because they have received some insider information from sources close... Continue Reading →
TCG Oruçreis In Copenhagen
While the waters in eastern Mediterrean is getting warmer the NATO's second smallest naval task force SNMG-2 ended its visit in Copenhagen, Denmark. The SNMG-2 consisting of the Turkish frigate F-245 TCG Oruçreis (flagship) and the Greek frigate F-464 HS Kanaris set sail from Copenhagen following a short summer dispersal, on Monday 05 September 2011. According to NATO... Continue Reading →
TCG Gemlik in Sri Lanka
While the tension rises in the Eastern Mediterranean, the lone frigate F-492 TCG Gemlik is continuing her goodwill visits in the Indian Ocean. The remaining ship of the Turkish Navy Task Group, she arrived in Colombo on 5th September 2011. Sri Lanka Navy ceremonially welcomed them in accordance with naval traditions. The purpose of the visit... Continue Reading →
The Modernization of NL-125 TCG Osmangazi
NL-125 TCG Osmangazi is the biggest amphibious ships of Turkish Navy. And until the two LST ships under construction at ADIK Shipyard join the Navy, she is also the newest. She was launched in 1990 and commissioned in 1994. She is the third generation of indigenous designed large amphibious ships and has all the design characteristics... Continue Reading →
TCG Kumkale On Builders Trial
The fourth boat of the New Type Patrol Boat class, P-1203 TCG Kumkale has started the builders trials. She was sighted on 25 August 2011.
TCG Gediz Escorts Turkish Aid Ship To Mogadishu
The first MK-41 VLs equipped Gabya (Perry) class frigate F-495 TCG Gediz is on her way to Gulf Of Aden. In 2009 it was announced that four of the eight Gabya class frigates in Turkish inventory would receive a 8 cell Mk-41 VLS for ESSM and a new 3D radar for improved observation and fire control capabilities. This upgrade is... Continue Reading →
TCG Gemlik Departs From Japan
F-492 TCG Gemlik is continuing her Far East tour. The frigate left TNTG in mid July and proceeds alone. She made port visits in Medan Indonesia, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Singapore, Shanghai China and Japan. TCG Gemlik made two visits Japan. The first visit was to the small fishery town of Kushimoto and the southern tip... Continue Reading →
Turkish Navy Task Group Returned Home
On Monday 8th August 2011, the Turkish Navy Task Group minus the frigate F-492 TCG Gemlik returned to Aksaz Naval Base, Marmaris as planned. The Task Group spend the last 70 days in Indian Ocean providing naval escort for Turkish and non-Turkish flagged vessels in the Gulf of Aden and conducted anti-piracy escorts in designated... Continue Reading →
August 2011 Activation of BlackSeaFor
The August activation of the BlackSeaFor fleet has started on 12th August 2011. On 13th August 2011 the command of the BlackSeafor will pass from Romania to Russia. For this occasion there will be a ceremony in Novoroski harbor where the BlackSeaFor fleet currently is. The August 2011 activation of BlackSeaFor will continue till 29 August 2011.... Continue Reading →
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