Autonomous vessels and international law
What are the challenges posed by the advent of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) for international maritime law?
By Jennifer Parker*
Autonomous ocean-going vessels, often invoke...
US admiral’s plan to deal with adversaries
The head of the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet has laid out a plan to prepare his force to deter or defeat a top-notch adversary,...
Duty crews’ great NYE view
They duty crews of vessels docked at Garden Island had a great view of the New Year's Eve fireworks. This was the view from...
Navy’s Sydney-to-Hobart “win”
The Royal Australian Navy Sailing Association NSW's Sydney to Hobart entry, Navy One, "won" the Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race.
It did not win line honours or...
USS Nimitz to be recycled
On December 9, the Navy released its 30-year shipbuilding plan. With the ambitious goal of building a 546-ship fleet by 2051, the plan calls...
US Navy accepts delivery of USS Canberra
The US Navy has accepted delivery of the future USS Canberra (LCS 30) Dec. 21 at Austal USA in Mobile, Naval Sea Systems Command...
Second-hand Japanese boats worth a look
By Bradley Perrett*
Australia may have a way of very cheaply and quickly expanding its submarine force, improving its defences this decade and preparing for...
Sirius home for final time
It was a bittersweet moment for onlookers at Fleet Base West on December 2 when HMAS Sirius returned home. Sirius was sailing into its home...
First Arafura-class patrol vessel launched
The first of 12 Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels - NUSHIP Arafura - was launched yesterday at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.
First Assistant...
RN’s shortcomings highlighted
Britain’s parliamentary Defence Committee has fired a broadside at the government, raising significant concerns about the future size and capabilities of the Royal Navy...