USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20). VENTSPILS, Latvia (June 28, 2010).

28 июня корабль управления ВМС США USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) по окончании учений Baltops 2010 совершил деловой заход в порт Вентспилс (Латвия) для отдыха экипажа.

Корабль посетил командующий военно-морскими силами Латвии (Latvian Navy Commander) Rimants Strimaitis.

090131-N-4044H-037 The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is in the Mediterranean Sea (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eddie Harrison)

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Ventspils ostā pietauvojies ASV militārais kuģis "USS Mount Whitney"

Tas līdz šim piedalījās starptautiskajās jūras spēku mācībās "Baltops 2010". 

 Ventspilī kuģa apkalpe izmantos iespēju atpūsties pēc divu nedēļu garām intensīvām mācībām

"USS Mount Whitney" ir ASV Jūras 6.flotes militārais kuģis. Tas paredzēts vadības un kontroles uzdevumiem, kā arī humānās palīdzības un katastrofu seku likvidēšanas operācijām. 

Kuģa pastāvīgā bāzes vieta ir Itālijā. Uz kuģa ir 150 apkalpes locekļi, 12 virsnieki un 150 civilie matroži no ASV Jūras flotes. 

"USS Mount Whitney" savulaik bijis pirmais ASV Jūras flotes kaujas kuģis, uz kura varēja dienēt arī sievietes.

Uz kuģa iespējams uzglabāt pārtikas krājumus visai apkalpei 90 dienām. 

Ārkārtas situācijās tas var uzņemt līdz pat 3000 cilvēku. 

Kuģis spēj uzglabāt un pārvadāt degvielas daudzumu, kas nodrošinātu 35 dienu ilgu braucienu 16 mezglu ātrumā no Norfolkas ASV Virdžīnijas štatā līdz Mozambikai Indijas okeānā.

100628-N-5483N-004 VENTSPILS, Latvia (June 28, 2010).

Capt. Karl Thomas, commanding officer of the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20), greets Capt. Rimants Strimaitis, commander of the Latvian navy, aboard Mount Whitney. 

Mount Whitney is on a scheduled deployment. 

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sylvia Nealy).

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090601-N-5483N-014 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 1, 2009). 

Valdas Adamkus, President of the Republic of Lithuania passes through sideboys as he boards the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) during a port visit by Mount Whitney. 

Mount Whitney is in transit to BALTOPS, the largest international exercise in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Sylvia Nealy).

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100608-N-3970R-426 BALTIC SEA (June 8, 2010).

The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) and the Russian navy landing ship Kaliningrad (LSTM 102) are underway in formation on the second day of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2010. 

Twelve nations are participating in the 38th iteration of BALTOPS. The exercise is intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea. 

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jenniffer Rivera)

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BALTOPS - 2010. M-1099 Herten. HMS Trossö (A-264). HMS Sturkö (M-14).

В учениях BALTOPS-2010 участвуют:

Минный тральщик M 1099 Herten (типа Kulmbach, MJ-333) ВМС Германии (Deutsche Marine). Photo.

Minenjagdboote Kulmbach-Klasse (Klasse MJ 333). 

Die fünf Minenjagdboote der Kulmbach-Klasse sind durch Umbau von Schnellen Minensuchbooten der Hameln-Klasse entstanden. 

Bei diesem Umbau blieb die Überwasserbewaffnung erhalten, anstelle der Minenräumausrüstung kam eine gegenüber der Frankenthal-Klasse modernisierte Minenjagdausrüstung an Bord. 

Die Boote verfügen unter anderem über Unterwasserdrohnen des Typs Seefuchs, die mit einer Videokamera und einem Sonargerät ausgerüstet sind. 

Es gibt Drohnen ohne Sprengladung zur reinen Identifikation des Zieles und Drohnen mit Sprengladung. 

Letztere werden ins Ziel gelenkt, um es durch Detonation zu zerstören.

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Корабль управления HMS Trossö (A264) ВМС Швеции (Swedish Navy). Photo.

HMS Trossö was built for the Soviet Navy in Finland as a Akademik Shuleykin class patrol craft tender, she was launched 1984 with the name Arnold Veimer and was renamed at 1991 to Livonia.

The Swedish Navy bought HMS Trossö from Estonia in 1997 and she entered service 1998. 

She was refitted 2003 at Falkvarv, Falkenberg and now serves the 3rd Naval Warfare Flotilla as a support ship, she also serves as a command ship during larger exercises. 

In November 2008 it was announced that HMS Trossö together with two corvettes, HMS "Stockholm" and HMS "Malmö", from the Swedish royal navy would be transported by "Eide Trader" and deployed outside the Somalian coast to fight piracy.

HMS Trossö on Soomes ehitatud endine Eesti NSV (a-st 1984 Arnold Veimer) ja Eesti (a-st 1991 Livonia) uurimislaev ja aastast 1996 Rootsi mereväele kuuluv tugilaev.

Arnold Veimer. Livonia. HMS Trossö (A264).

Тральщик HMS Sturkö (M-14) ВМС Швеции (Swedish Navy). Photo.

The Styrsö class is a Swedish mine countermeasures vessel built from glass fiber. 

Among its intended missions are mine detection, mine hunting and patrolling. 

The ships are named after islands from four different archipelagos of Sweden.

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Video: М 1099 Herten, HMS Trossö (A-264), HMS Sturkö (M-14).



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BALTOPS - 2010. USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20). Russian navy landing ship Kaliningrad (LSTM 102). BALTIC SEA (June 8, 2010).

7 июня начались Международные военно-морские учения "BALTOPS-2010". 

В учениях, проводимых рамках программы "Партнерство во имя мира", участвуют более 30 надводных кораблей и судов обеспечения, 14 самолетов и вертолетов, две подводные лодки.

В учениях задействованы корабли ВМС России, Германии, Франции, Финляндии, Швеции, Дании, Нидерландов, США, Эстонии, Латвии, Литвы, Польши, Бельгии. 

Руководством учений многонациональных военно-морских сил определены 3 района действий у побережья Латвии и Эстонии. 

Россию на учениях "BALTOPS-2010" представляет большой десантный корабль (бдк) "Калининград" (командир капитан 2 ранга Михаил Кушнерев).

Как сообщил помощник командующего Балтийским флотом России капитан 1 ранга Юрий Куроедов, бдк действует в составе тактической группы из 11 кораблей ВМС Дании, Швеции, Германии, США и Польши.

В ходе активной фазы маневров на Балтике с 7 по 16 июня корабли проведут комбинированное учение по противолодочной обороне, учения по ПВО, выполнят стрельбы по воздушным и надводным целям, проведут совместное маневрирование, а также примут участие в досмотровой операции условного судна нарушителя, продемонстрируют возможности противодействия терроризму и пиратству на море.

100608-N-3970R-426 BALTIC SEA (June 8, 2010).

The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) and the Russian navy landing ship Kaliningrad (LSTM 102) are underway in formation on the second day of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2010.

Twelve nations are participating in the 38th iteration of BALTOPS. 

The exercise is intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jenniffer Rivera.

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) Jenniffer Rivera, Navy Public Affairs Support Element East Detachment Europe.

USS MOUNT WHITNEY, At Sea (NNS) -- Maritime forces from 12 countries began participating in a multinational naval exercise in the Baltic Sea June 7-19.

The Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise is an annual event aimed at improving interoperability and cooperation among regional allies.

"The United States has sponsored BALTOPS for the past 37 years because of the unique opportunity it offers," said Rear Adm. Michelle Howard, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2. "It allows us to operate collectively with our regional partners and enhance maritime security in the Baltic Sea."

During the exercise Sailors will work side-by-side with other personnel from partner nations, both on land and at sea, and will become familiar with countries' military operating procedures and practices.

"BALTOPS has traditionally been a maritime exercise with operations conducted solely at sea, but this year's exercise has added two additional pieces," said British Navy Rear Adm. Ian Corder, deputy commander, Combined Joint Task Forces BALTOPS. 

"We will be conducting an offload in Latvia and an amphibious exercise in Estonia. 

While the maritime piece remains the primary activity of BALTOPS, these other two pillars provide diversity of operations not previously experienced in this exercise."

The goal is to work together to improve each country's ability to counter threats to maritime safety and security and conduct other operations such as peacekeeping or humanitarian responses.

Nations participating in this 38th anniversary of BALTOPS include Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Sweden and the United States.

"We recognize the commitment of nations in providing these forces, and we are grateful for their contributions," said Corder. 

"Accordingly, we have a challenging and relevant exercise planned, with portions of the training dedicated to counter-piracy and maritime interdictions operations, two areas in which many navies currently focus much of their time and energy."

The events scheduled for range from traditional activities to emerging missions. 

Some of the traditional activities include mine clearance operations, anti-submarine warfare and surface-to-air defense, while the newer operations include counterpiracy, small-boat attack and other maritime security tasks.

For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe - U.S. Naval Forces Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/naveur/.

010815-N-2743B-005 The Second Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).

U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Joe Bullinger.

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Baltops -2010. М-1099 Herten, HMS Trossö, HMS Sturkö. 

БДК "Минск" будет представлять ВМФ России на учениях "БАЛТОПС 2010".

Как сообщила газета "Красная звезда", Военно-морской флот России на учениях "БАЛТОПС 2010" (BALTOPS 2010), которые пройдут в июне на акватории Балтийского моря  будет  представлять большой десантный корабль (БДК) проекта 775 «Минск» (Minsk) (127).