SEA TRIAL
China deploys aircraft carrier off Philippine coast amid tensions over South China Sea
China's second aircraft carrier 'Shandong' has been deployed to patrol waters off the Philippine coast amidst growing tensions over territorial claims in the South China Sea, serving as a deterrent against perceived provocations. The carrier's presence is seen as a signal of China's resolve to protect its sovereignty amid escalating maritime conflicts with Manila. The deployment follows China's introduction of a new law authorizing its coast guard to detain foreign ships and crews in contested waters.
India to become sixth country to have deep sea mission: Jitendra Singh
India is set to become the sixth country to have its own deep-sea mission, focusing on a resilient blue economy to empower people dependent on the ocean. The National Institute of Ocean Technology's Matsyayaan 6000 is a key development in this mission.
China Coast Guard rules the waves and waives the rules
China intimidated Taiwan yet again with its large-scale Joint Sword-2024A exercise on 23-24 May. This saw People's Liberation Army (PLA) and CCG assets surround Taiwan and its outlying islands, underscoring the threat of a future Chinese quarantine or blockade of Taiwan.
China's third aircraft carrier heads to sea for the first time
China's third aircraft carrier, Fujian, showcases advanced technology with catapults for aircraft, aiming for a fleet of six carriers for operational maturity. Collin Koh highlights the strategic plan for China's carrier fleet expansion, emphasizing the significance of Type 003 carriers.
Here's how China's Fujian aircraft carrier poses new challenges for Indian Navy
China's first domestically designed aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has completed its sea trials, showcasing advanced features like an integrated propulsion system and electromagnetic catapults. This development marks a significant stride in China's naval capabilities and underscores its efforts to enhance influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The Fujian's success paves the way for testing carrier-borne aircraft, including the J-35 stealth fighter, aimed for use on the Fujian. India, which operates two aircraft carriers, faces challenges in acquiring a larger carrier like the Fujian due to cost concerns, opting instead for a smaller carrier and considering new fighter aircraft acquisitions.
What does China's third aircraft carrier's sea trials mean for India
China's third aircraft carrier, Fujian, has embarked on its maiden trials, signaling the country's naval expansion to challenge the US. With a focus on testing propulsion and electrical systems, the trials are expected to last two years before the carrier joins the fleet in five years. Fujian is the largest and most advanced Chinese aircraft carrier, equipped with the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) for smoother, more efficient aircraft launches. China's naval modernization is seen as a strategic move to assert dominance in the Indo-Pacific region.
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China's advanced 3rd aircraft carrier begins sea trials amid South China Sea tensions
China's cutting-edge third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, begins sea trials amid heightened tensions with the US in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. Equipped with advanced systems, it reflects Beijing's naval power expansion. China plans for more carriers by 2035, signaling assertiveness in disputed regions and global power projection efforts.
India sends a deterrent for bully China in its backyard
An expansionist China's territorial claims in the South China Sea have put it in conflict with a number of countries. India looks to increase cooperation, defence as well as economic, with these countries to take its resistance to maritime Chinese influence to China's own backyard.
India has taken steps to modernise its military, reduce dependence on Russian arms: US
India's military modernization in 2023 aimed at countering China and reducing Russian equipment reliance. Tensions with China persist post-Galwan clash. Pakistan focuses on nuclear modernization despite economic challenges and increased terrorist violence.
Indian Navy brings 35 Somali pirates who hijacked merchant vessel MV Ruen to Mumbai for trial
Indian Navy captured 35 Somali pirates who had hijacked a bulk carrier and taken hostages. The pirates were brought to Mumbai on INS Kolkata after a major operation that involved marine commandos being para-dropped from an aircraft and exchanges of gunfire. The pirates had used the hijacked ship as a "mother pirate ship" to launch attacks on other commercial ships. The Navy acted in self-defense, disabling the pirates' ship and compelling their surrender.
Red Sea attacks force firms to test new land routes via UAE, Saudi
An Israeli software startup, Trucknet Enterprise Ltd., is opening commercial trade routes through the Middle East, bypassing the Houthi-menaced Red Sea.
Is Xi Jinping's 'China Dream' beginning to crumble?
Chairman Xi Jinping's once golden touch seems to be fading as China faces challenges on multiple fronts. Allegations of corruption within the People's Liberation Army (PLA) are hampering its readiness, with reports of missiles being filled with water. Xi's purges and reports of corruption are also impacting the CCP's direction and relations with key adversaries.
China to conduct sea trials for its first ultra-deepwater drilling ship
China prepares for sea trials of its maiden ultra-deepwater research and drilling vessel, Mengxiang, capable of delving over 10,000 meters. The vessel, operational for 120 days without port visits, can reach depths of 11,000 meters and navigate worldwide. No trial location was disclosed. Tensions escalate in the South China Sea as the Philippines plans energy projects; China and the Philippines dispute claims in the resource-rich region, hindering joint exploration talks initiated in March.
India developing sea protocols for fresh fruits, vegetables to promote exports through ocean routes
India is developing sea protocols for fresh fruits and vegetables like bananas, mangoes, pomegranates, and jackfruit to promote their exports through ocean routes. The protocols include understanding voyage time, scientific understanding of ripening, harvesting timing, and farmer training.
Natalee Holloway Case: Suspect Joran van der Sloot admits killing her in 2005, disposing body in sea
Dutch man Joran van der Sloot admits to killing a woman twenty years ago and trying to extort money from the victim's mother. Van der Sloot admits to fatally assaulting Natalee Holloway in 2005 when she turned down his romantic advances. Beth Holloway, Natalee's mother, declares van der Sloot as the killer. Van der Sloot is currently serving a 28-year sentence in Peru for the murder of another woman in 201. Van der Sloot pleads guilty to wire fraud and receives a concurrent 20-year sentence.
Sam Bankman-Fried trial poses biggest test to date for crypto's top cop
The upcoming trial of Sam Bankman-Fried on fraud charges will be a major test for Manhattan's top federal prosecutor, Damian Williams, who has prioritized rooting out corruption in financial markets since taking office in 2021. Williams has brought several indictments against executives in the cryptocurrency space and high-profile fraud charges against individuals such as Charlie Javice, Bill Hwang, and Joe Lewis.
Adora Magic City, China's first domestically built cruise ship, completes its maiden sea trial
China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, completed its maiden sea trial and returned to Shanghai. The vessel, measuring 323.6m long, underwent over 60 function tests during the eight-day trial. It will be further refined before its second sea trial, with delivery to buyers expected by year-end.
Solar farms out at sea are clean energy’s next breakthrough
Most initial trials of solar-at-sea have involved small-scale systems, and there are numerous challenges still to overcome — including higher costs and the impacts of corrosive salts or destructive winds. Yet developers are increasingly confident that offshore solar can become a significant new segment in renewable energy.
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas set to become world's largest cruise ship in January 2024
Royal Caribbean proudly reveals that the Icon of the Seas surpasses its current largest ship, the Wonder of the Seas, by an impressive 6% in size and an additional 10 feet in length. This architectural marvel was meticulously constructed at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, where it underwent rigorous testing during its trial run. The vessel's construction commenced in April 2022, and it is now eagerly awaiting its inaugural voyage, scheduled to depart from Miami on January 27, 2024.
A chatbot that won't take bribes for giving advice is a hit in India
The AI trials in Bengaluru were led by Saurabh Karn and his team at the nonprofit OpenNyAI. By feeding a collection of millions of parallel sentences spoken in different Indian languages into machine translation software, and adding thousands of hours of dialogue for speech recognition, the bot, named Jugalbandi, offers text-to-speech multi-language translation on the fly.
What led to Danny Masterson's three-week rape retrial and what happens next for 'That '70s Show' actor
The actor, who was led from court in handcuffs after being a free man throughout the proceedings, faces 30 years to life in prison when he is sentenced.
Navy begins sea trials of Kalvari class submarine Vaghsheer
The Indian Navy's sixth and final Kalvari class submarine, Vaghsheer, has begun its sea trials and is expected to be commissioned into the force by early next year. The commissioning of the submarine, built under Project-75, is set to enhance the Navy's combat capability at a time when China has been increasing its presence in the Indian Ocean region.
Kiren Rijiju's task cut out - ensure sea trials of Samudrayaan project early 2024
Rijiju was named the Earth Sciences minister on Thursday as his Law and Justice portfolio was handed over to Arjun Ram Meghwal. He is scheduled to take charge from incumbent Jitendra Singh on Friday.
Sea trial of Indian Navy's first indigenous fast interceptor boat to start in Goa on Thursday
"Continuing with the impetus for indigenisation, 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and with the aim to harness cutting edge technologies for maritime capabilities, an Autonomous Fast Interceptor Boat (A-FIB) is capable of autonomous operation in dense maritime traffic," the spokesperson said.
Ex-OpenSea manager's trial kicks off in first NFT insider trading case
The charges against Nathaniel Chastain, a former OpenSea product manager, were the first in a series of high-profile cases related to digital assets launched by the Manhattan US Attorney's office last year. It is considered the first criminal insider trading case involving such assets.
Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya carrying out sea trials post-refit
At present, India has two aircraft carriers -- INS Vikramaditya and INS Viraat, while it is planning to develop a third -- INS Vishaal by 2030.
India's first indigenous flying trainer HANSA-NG completes sea-level trials
The aircraft was flown to Puducherry covering a distance of 140 nautical miles in 1.5 hours at a cruising speed of 155 km/hr on February 19, NAL said in a release on Saturday.
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