Russian Navy News

05/18/2010
Medvedev: BSF base in Sevastopol is essential for Europe and NATO
As for Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, Black Sea Fleet (BSF) base in Sevastopol is important not only for Russia but for Ukraine, Europe and NATO as well, since it maintains stability and security in the Black Sea region.

05/17/2010
Petr Veliky commemorated predecessors died in Tsushima battle
The crew of Northern Fleet (NF) flagship heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky held a solemn ceremony on Monday in the Sea of Japan; they commemorated Russian sailors died in Tsushima battle during Russo-Japanese War in 1905.

05/17/2010
Marshal Shaposhnikov to escort next convoy on May 18
Pacific Fleet (PF) large ASW ship Marshal Shaposhnikov which arrived Sunday to port of Djibouti after successful release operation of tanker Moscow University will escort an international convoy through the Gulf of Aden on May 18.

05/17/2010
Sailing frigate Nadezhda arrived to Sakhalin
Russian sailing frigate Nadezhda conducting an exercise cruise over Pacific Ocean arrived to Sakhalin Island and moored at the port of Kholmsk. Frigate Nadezhda left Vladivostok on May 11 to hold exercise cruise over Pacific Ocean seas calling at ports of Kamchatka, Kuril Islands, and Sakhalin.

05/17/2010
Medvedev: naval base in Crimea is a guarantee against redivision in European security
Russian naval base in Sevastopol is a guarantee against intentions to readjust European security, assures Russian president Dmitry Medvedev. That is why, Europe and NATO demonstrated a pretty polite reaction on extension of BSF deployment in Sevastopol.

05/15/2010
Russian Maritime Industry International Forum to be held in Moscow
Russian Maritime Industry International Forum will be held in May 19-21 in Moscow at Gostinny Dvor Hall and in waters of Moskva River. Among matters to be discussed are governmental support of shipbuilding and innovative projects. The forum will cover Russian shipbuilding and shipping industry in whole. Over 200 participants from 20 countries will display their exhibits at 14,000 sq meters.

05/15/2010
Cruiser Moskva visited Manila
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) flagship Guard missile cruiser Moskva paid Friday a formal visit to port of Manila, capital of Philippines. This visit has become the first call of Russian warship at a port of Philippines within last 94 years.

05/14/2010
Delegation of Chernomorsky shipyard visited Sevmash
Early May experts and directors of Chernomorskiy [Black Sea] Shipyard (Nikolayev, Ukraine) visited Russia's largest shipyard JSC Sevmashpredpriyatie (Severodvinsk). It has been the second step in shipbuilding cooperation between Russia and Ukraine.

05/14/2010
BF landing ship Kaliningrad returned to base after friendly visit to Poland
Baltic Fleet (BF) large landing ship Kaliningrad returned to home base Baltiysk after friendly visit to Polish port Swinoustie. The ship represented Russia in Poland at festivities associated with 65th anniversary of the Great Victory.

05/13/2010
Russian Mistrals could be armed with Ka-52 helicopters
Russian combat helicopters Ka-52 could constitute an air group of Mistral-type helicopter carriers which Russia intends to purchase from France. French partners rated Ka-52 as the best attack helicopter for aircraft carriers.

05/13/2010
Sevmash speeds up Gorshkov's modernization
Sevmash shipyard speeds up modernization works on aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov (Vikramaditya) for Indian Navy. Indian delegation has been on board the carrier and familiarized with work progress.

05/13/2010
Russian warships to attend international antipiracy task force – Russian MFA
Russian ships will take part in a new international anti-piracy convoy being formed in the Gulf of Aden. Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit comprises large ASW ship Marshal Shaposhnikov, ocean-going salvage tug, and tanker Pechenga.

05/13/2010
Tanker Moscow University safely arrived to UAE
Pacific Fleet (PF) large ASW ship Marshal Shaposhnikov after replenishment at sea will start patrol mission at the Gulf of Aden. Tanker Moscow University safely reached a port in United Arab Emirates to eliminate insignificant damages obtained in the brief seizure.

05/12/2010
Kruzenshtern returned home
Kruzenshtern returned home. Legendary Russian sailer was met at Kaliningrad fishery seaport. Vladimir Volkogon, president of Baltic State Fishery Academy took the report of arrival. Totally, the ship left 34,000 nm behind, including 20% under sail.

05/12/2010
Launching of SSN Severodvinsk postponed indefinitely
Launching of lead sub Severodvinsk was postponed indefinitely. The submarine was supposed to be launched on May 7. The delay was caused by technical reasons, reports Sevmash shipyard. Severodvinsk is the first 4-gen nuclear-powered attack submarine in Russian Navy.

05/12/2010
Sailors used slingshots against pirates
The crew of tanker Moscow University gave new details of pirate assault. According to sailors, they had to fight pirates using fire hoses and even shooting ball bearings from slingshots. Tanker Moscow University was hijacked by Somali pirates on May 5.

05/11/2010
Aurora turns 110
On May 11, 2010 it has been 110 years since launching of cruiser Aurora. Nowadays Aurora is the world's only memorial ship remaining afloat since early 20th century. The cruiser is being prepared to become a Battle Glory Museum.

05/11/2010
Petr Veliky and Moskva reached the South China Sea
Northern Fleet (NF) flagship heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky and Black Sea Fleet (BSF) Guard missile cruiser Moskva having passed the Strait of Singapore on Monday reached the South China Sea to proceed with training tasks of long-range cruise.

05/11/2010
St. Andrew's flag flies over new sub
Russian naval flag was hoisted at 4-generation diesel submarine St. Petersburg built by Admiralteyskie Verfi shipyard for Russian Navy. "In this moment a ship's combat life begins", Leningrad Naval Base Commander said.

05/11/2010
USS Blue Ridge left Vladivostok
Having finished friendly visit to Vladivostok associated with Victory Day's festivities, command ship USS Blue Ridge left Golden Horn Bay and set course to the deep sea on May 11 at 11 am local time. The visit was held in hospitable and good-natured atmosphere.