On Wednesday, the U.S. command ship MOUNT WHITNEY, the flagship of the Sixth Fleet sailed into the Black Sea loaded with 17 tons of humanitarian supplies bound for Georgia.   Meanwhile the first U.S. ship to enter the area, the guided missile destroyer USS McFaul has departed the Black Sea.  Also, the civilian manned U.S. [...]

It appears the arrival of the USS McFaul in Georgia has occured without incident.  Russian naval vessels did not make any encounters with the U.S. guided missile destroyer.  In fact, Russia ordered its largest warship, the MOSKVA to return to  Sevastopol.   Reports do indicate however, part of the Black Sea Fleet remains deployed to the Georgian port [...]

Recently, the U.S. Navy announced the deployment of a contingent of ships from the Sixth Fleet to bring humanitarian aid to Georgia. This deployment comes amidst reports that Russia has commenced a naval blockade of Georgia to prevent the shipment of possible weapons and humanitarian aid. Reports indicate Russian Naval ships have already stopped or [...]

Tims Times recently posted a bit about a recent pilotage experience on board the Russian frigate Neustrashimy.  It provides an interesting snapshot inside the Russian Navy.  He describes a warship without a modern navigational radar, erratic maneuvering, and an unsure draft.  Certainly seems to reflect a Russian Navy that is low on resources, unorganized, and out [...]