Tag: Turkish Navy

>Naval Parade on The Victory Day (Part 2)

>More photos from the naval parade from last Sunday.

>Naval Parade on The Victory Day

>30th August is the Victory Day. This year Turkish Navy organized a naval parade through Bosphorus. It was an impressive show of force, enjoyed much by the on lookers. 5 frigates, 4 submarines, 4 fast attack craft, 4 mines hunters and 4 coast guard vessels, 9 helicopters took part. Numerous RHIB of naval special forces... Continue Reading →

>Turkish Navy Fleet Parade

>Turkish Navy will make a fleet parade in Bosphorus on 30th August 2009 to commemorate the 87th anniversary of Turkish victory in War of Independence.If the weather will permit it will be a good show and fun to watch. It will be also a good show case for recruiting.

>A video about the latest arrest of pirates by TCG Gaziantep

>Here is a video showing the latest operation when Turkish naval comandoes from TCG Gaziantep arrested 5 Somali pirates.I wish this video was not published on the website of a Chinese TV but published on the Turkish General Staff website. Never the less, it is interesting to watch.

>Bulgarian Navy Celebrates Its 130th Birthday and Takes Command of Blackseafor

>Last weekend on 9th August 2009, Bulgaria celebrated its Navy's 130 birthday.According to the news reports, the ceremonies started with the ritual for the raising of the flag of the Bulgarian naval forces, followed by the handing of the diplomas of the graduates of the Bulgarian Naval Academy.Bulgarians have plenty to celebrate. They have transformed... Continue Reading →

>TCG Gaziantep captures 5 more pirates

>On 11 August 2009, TCG Gaziantep captured 5 more Somali pirates.A skiff with 5 men on board was sighted 150 miles off shore well inside the International Recommended Transit Corridor. The skiff seemed to be suspicious so that the naval commandoes on board of TCG Gaziantep in assistance with the on board helicopter intercepted it.... Continue Reading →

>Amerigo Vespucci in Istanbul

>Italian training ship Amerigo Vespucci is visiting Istanbul currently. She will be leaving tomorrow.She has 90 cadets on board during for this years cruise.The lack of sail training ships in inventory of Turkish Navy is in my opinion one important ommission.There is no better way than sailing and challenging the elements, in order to develop... Continue Reading →

>The New Commander Of Turkish Navy

>Supreme Military Board, has elected Admiral Eşref Uğur Yiğit, Commander of Turkish Naval Fleet, as the new Commander of Turkish Navy.Admiral Yiğit, was born in İstanbul in 1945. After graduating as a junior ensign from the Naval Academy in 1966 he started serving in the Turkish Navy.Having served on board various destroyers as branch officer... Continue Reading →

>Turkish Navy Catches 7 More Pirates

>Turkish General Staff announced today that 7 pirates were arrested by Turkish naval special forces team from TCG Gediz. The skiff was suspicious therefore TCG Gediz was ordered to intervene before a crime was committed. The intervention happened at around 14:00 and the helicopter of the frigate also assisted the naval commandos. This is the... Continue Reading →

>Turkish Coast Guard will enforce law, in Gulf of Aden

>This week the Turkish daily Akşam ran an interesting story. According to the story from now on Turkish Coast Guard personnel will be on board of Turkish warships sent to Gulf of Aden. Turkish jurisdiction gives Coast Guard personnel the power to arrest and detain people on high seas.Currently TCG Gediz is send to the... Continue Reading →

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