NAC News – Edition 574 (HMCS Kings)
Your weekly national and international naval news for the week of July 19th, 2024
Edition: 574 HMCS Kings Quote: “Russia seeks to fundamentally reconfigure the Euro-Atlantic security architecture. The all-domain threat Russia poses to NATO will persist into the long term. Russia is rebuilding and expanding its military capabilities, and continues its airspace violations and provocative activities. We stand in solidarity with all Allies affected by these actions. NATO does not seek confrontation, and poses no threat to Russia. We remain willing to maintain channels of communication with Moscow to mitigate risk and prevent escalation.” Issued following the Washington Summit Declaration issued by the Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C., para 18. 10 July 2024.
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NOTICES
30 Oct/1 Nov 2024 Seaspan announced their upcoming National Shipbuilding Strategy Industry Day, in partnership with the Association of British Columbia Marine Industries (ABCMI). It will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre. More details to come for those who Register.
14 November 2024 Super Early Bird Registration is open for the Vanguard Deep Blue Forum 2024 to be held at The National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa. If you’re not able to attend in person, all speaker sessions will be live streamed, to permit virtual attendance.
25 February 2025 ShipTech Forum 2025 The National Arts Centre, Ottawa ON
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THIS WEEK’S SIGNIFICANT ARTICLES
New chief of the defence staff says Canada has 5 years to prepare for emerging threats and There’s a price to pay for being unready for war. Will Canada have to pay it again?
The State of Canadian Defence with Andrew Leslie | No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin (Editor – Senator Pamela Wallin 46:36 podcast)
Blair defends the slow pace of Canada’s defence spending, says some allies have it easier (Editor – includes videos)
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CANADA
CDA Reaction to PM Trudeau’s NATO 2% Announcement at Washington Summit (Editor – NAC is one of the CDA members) with Where Does Canada Stand? Behind Closed Doors at the NATO Summit (Editor – “CDAI expert series” 28:27 min podcast)
Poilievre won’t commit to NATO 2% target, says he’s ‘inheriting a dumpster fire’ budget balance
Ottawa looking at retiring some older military equipment — including the Snowbird jets (Editor – note Kingston Class included in this article)
Canadian Armed Forces Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) (Editor – CAF 4:11 min video)
CDAI: “Operationalizing Reconstitution: Research Insights on Recruitment & Retention in the CAF” On Track Volume 32 July 2024
Lookout: Volume 69, Issue No. 27, July 8, 2024 (Editor – note CPO1 Pascal Harel will become the 22nd Command Chief Petty Officer of the RCN following a Change of Appointment Ceremony this month in Ottawa)
Trident: Monday 8 July 2024 Volume 58, Issue 14 (Editor – Cmdre French takes command of Canadian Fleet Atlantic)
NAC Naval Affairs Programme Bibliographies Broad Surveys (Editor – Please share with anyone you think may benefit from the knowledge, after all, that’s what our naval affairs programme is all about – enlightening Canadians)
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USA & AMERICA
USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: July 15, 2024
USS George Washington Arrives in San Diego for Japan Carrier Swap
Drones downed and biscuits baked: Why the Ike’s captain is a social media star (Editor – never underestimate the value of good leadership)
MUSV Makes U.S. Navy Comeback In New RFI
A Break in the Clouds: Learning Lessons From the Sea
Boat fire off Haiti kills at least 40 migrants, UN says
Six tonnes of cocaine found in banana shipment
U.S. Container Imports Continue to Rise Amid Supply Chain Challenges
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INDO-PACIFIC
Manila urged to stop abusing arbitration, disrupting South China Sea while Philippines will ‘stand our ground’ in dispute with China, official says and postulated that Next High-Stakes Standoff at Second Thomas Shoal Could Involve Allies
Japanese Defense White Paper Warns Pacific at Greatest Risk Since WWII but of course Japan’s 2024 defense white paper exaggerates surrounding security threats
Canada, China pledge to mend relations after foreign affairs ministers meet in Beijing (Editor – the rhetoric diverges from the realities)
Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Leaves on Deployment, USS Theodore Roosevelt Now in the Middle East
China’s Aircraft Carrier Shandong Launches 240 Sorties in Philippine Sea
China’s Military Collapses, All Senior Officers Ousted! Xi Jinping Faces Civil War (Editor – not a maritime article but the implications are significant even if it’s only partly true…and then coupled with China’s growing economic woes)
Italian Navy carrier making port visit in Darwin
Australian nuclear engineers complete Royal Navy training and First Australian Navy officers assigned to UK Astute-class submarines
Japan reveals upgraded Type 12 surface-to-ship missile with extended range and stealth design.
Austal delivers new Guardian-class patrol boat to Australia
Mazagon and Garden Reach Shipbuilders lead race for Defence Ministry’s Warship order
CIMSEC: Japan’s submarine industrial base and infrastructure – unique and stable
New Zealand Navy Eyes A Unique Opportunity To Revamp Its Fleet
Change of Command for the Chief of the Defence Force
Adani to Double Investment in Transshipment Port to $2.4 Billion
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EUROPE
Ukraine:
A Tale of Two Seas: What the Black and Red Seas Mean for the Blue Seas | Kiel, Germany (Editor – useful perspective in a 18:59 min video)
At Risk from Ukrainian attacks, last Russian Patrol Ship leaves Crimea
Has Ukraine’s mobilization effort during ongoing war with Russia turned a corner?
General:
NATO conducts exercise over Black Sea
In a surprise turn, Northern Fleet warships leave the Baltic Sea before Navy Day and Main naval parade in Kronstadt cancelled
UK Returning Defense Focus to NATO and Europe
HMS Duncan shows off guns and guts as she survives testing time with US task forces
809 Naval Air Squadron returns to the skies
First vessel of Belgian-Dutch rMCM program conducts sea trials
Rescue sub once again hit hull of mother vessel, intel report
The Mystery of the Vanishing Undersea Cable (Editor – 16:24 min documentary video)
Greece Extends Naval Drills That Deter Russian Oil Transfers
France’s 3rd Barracuda Type Submarine Begins Alpha Trials
Babcock recognises £90m loss on Type 31 frigate contract
Swedish Submarine Södermanland Re-Launched Following Lifetime Extension
Navy Aegis Ashore Installation Will Play Key Role in NATO Missile Defense, Officials Say
The Last of Thaon Di Revel-Class PPA Domenico Millelire (P-436) Launched
The World’s Largest Super Frigate is Taking Shape || How Big and Powerful is the F127 Frigate? (Editor – 8:02 min video)
LNG Carrier Completes Arctic Voyage to China in 18 Days, Four More En Route
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MIDDLE EAST
Red Sea:
Carrier Roosevelt Arrives in Red Sea Area of Operations
Yemen’s Houthis Conduct Military Operations In Gulf Of Aden
Multiple New Attacks Reported in Southern Red Sea
Tanker Reverses Course After Being Damaged in Houthi Attack
General:
Smoke on the horizon – Israel and Hezbollah edge closer to all-out war (Editor – not a maritime article but a situation with strategic implications)
U.S. Military Ends Gaza Pier Mission with Why The Gaza Pier Failed | Five Issues and the Ultimate Cause Why JLOTS Did Not Succeed (Editor – 12:19 min video)
Suez Canal Revenue Drops as Some Shippers Shun Red Sea
Kuwait Announces ‘Giant’ Offshore Oil Discovery
16 Missing After Oil Tanker ‘Prestige Falcon’ Capsizes Off Oman then Oman says crew member of capsized tanker found dead and nine rescued
Firefighting Continues on Maersk Containership in Arabian Sea
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GLOBAL INTERESTS
Modern hurricanes are rewriting the rules of extreme storms
Navy Sets Up New Uncrewed Task Force in Europe, Africa
Rhone Demonstrates Versatility in Polar Environments
Indian & Chinese warships converge on Casablanca
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SCUTTLEBUTT
The Thridrangar Lighthouse: The Most Isolated Lighthouse in the World
The Wreck of Komsomolets – A Soviet Submarine, Lost to Icy Depths (Editor – 16:40 min video)
HMS Barham – “Did More Than Just Explode, You Know.” (Editor – 18:03 min video)
27th June 1898: Joshua Slocum completes the first solo circumnavigation of the globe
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THIS WEEK IN RCN/MARITIME HISTORY
20 July 1944 HMCS Matane (frigate) is hit by a German glider bomb off Brest and badly damaged.
23 July 1951 The RCN (Reserve) begins recruiting women for service with the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service (the Wrens) for the first time since the Second World War.
24 July 1917 The Military Service Act is passed allowing for conscription of single men.
24 July 1942 HMCS St. Croix, one of the former American destroyers, commanded by LCdr A. Hedley Dobson, DSC, RCNR sank the German submarine U-90 while on patrol in the North Atlantic Ocean. The submarine was sighted on the surface several miles away and was successfully engaged with repeated depth-charging.
SIGNIFICANT RCN DATES – If you see any omissions or errors please inform me, and any more modern significant dates are also welcomed. The list draws primarily from the Directory of History and Heritage’s comprehensive “Significant Dates in Canadian Military History”, the now defunct “Canada Channel”, “Legion Magazine”, The Naval Service of Canada, Its Official History Vol 1-3, NAC member Roger Litwiller’s excellent web site, encyclopedic guidance from NAC member Fraser McKee, the Uboat.net site, and anywhere else I can find credible information. For the merchant ship history, a special thanks to NAC member Bill Dziadyk for his able assistance and detailed work. The RCN lost 1,965 men and 24 ships during the War, most of them in the Atlantic. A comprehensive list of the staggering merchant losses – sunk, damaged, or lost – Canadian Merchant Ship Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1945 by Rob Fisher {Revised June 2001}, and for the loss of individual personnel RCN Ship Histories, Convoy Escort Movements, Casualty Lists 1939-1947)
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