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US vs. Chinese replenishment ships: The workhorses that keep aircraft carriers operating
In addition, the Supply-class ships have a helicopter hangar and deck with space for two helicopters at the stern, enabling helicopter transfer known as vertical replenishment, or VERTREP.
Coast Guard hosts ‘Day at Sea’ event to mark its 49th anniversary
The Coast Guard District Headquarters (Kerala and Mahe) conducted a ‘Day at Sea’ event on Saturday (February 1) to mark the ...
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ARA Patagonia back on duty
The vessel is equipped with RAS -Replenishment at Sea- and VERTREP -Vertical Replenishment- capabilities for maneuvers to transfer liquids and fuel to other vessels swiftly and in navigation ...