The Amazing ELCAS Causeway
The US ELCAS modular pier is the modern manifestation of the D Day Mulberry Harbour system.
Strategic RORO Ships Usage Data
Out of the many FOI requests that are published there are sometimes ones that are very interesting. This one provides the number of times the 'Point Class' Strategic RORO ships…
Traditional Amphibious Warfare Wrong for decades, wrong for the future
The title of a challenging article in the US Marine Corps Gazette from USMCR Major Trevor Howell The introductory paragraph sets out the thrust of the article Military news is replete…
Amphibious Logistics – Without a Beach
Whilst we are discussing amphibious operations on the open thread I started wondering about conducting said amphibious operation where there are no beaches or decent ports. Helicopters I suppose, but…
Fore Sale – Arezzo
The MoD is selling one of the RLC's Ramped Landing Craft The best part of the sale document The engines have recently been upgraded to Volvo Penta’s as have the…
Awesome, on a stick
Dassault have created a 3D visualisation of the D Day Mulberry harbour, a favourite here at TD towers. It really is fantastic. http://www.3ds.com/fileadmin/templates/dasty_flvplayer/3dsplayer.swf
HMS Ocean Membrane Bio Reactor
HMS Ocean is approaching the end of her upkeep period. From an earlier Babcock press release; Work to be undertaken includes over 60 upgrades. These include the new 997 Medium…
Aqua Dock
In service with the UK Armed Forces Aqua-docks’ modular, durable and lightweight construction provides a long-lasting, cost effective solution for platforms or pontoons in the harshest of environments. Easily assembled…