Republic of Korea Naval Ships Make Historic Visit to Montreal Commemorating Canada's Role in Korean War

Two Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) ships will visit the Port of Montreal from October 13 to 16, 2013. This historic visit recognizes the 60^th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice and the 50^th anniversary of Korea-Canada diplomatic relations.

 

"I am honoured to welcome our partners on this historic occasion," said Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). "This visit will offer a valuable opportunity for the Royal Canadian Navy to renew friendships and strengthen the ties between our two navies."

 

The ROKN ships, Hwa-Cheon and Dae Jo Yeong, with 630 Korean sailors led by Rear Admiral Soo-hong Jang, will participate in various events over the four-day visit. Both ships will also be open to the public each afternoon.

 

A total of 516 Canadian servicemen died during the Korean War. The first Canadian combat units to enter the Korean theatre were RCN destroyers. The 60^th anniversary of the signing of the Korean Armistice took place this year on July 27. This year also marks the 50^th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and the Republic of Korea.

Navy sets record of submarine operation without accident for two decades

South Korea's Navy has set a record for operating its submarines without a single accident in 20 years, officials said Thursday.

   The Navy plans to mark the feat in a ceremony at a naval base in Jinhae on the south coast Friday, officials said.

   South Korea introduced its first submarine, the Jangbogo from Germany, in October 1992, and now has 10 submarines.

   "We have accomplished about 400 patrol missions in waters around the Korean Peninsula where the underwater environment is complex," a Navy official said. "Our first submarine, the Jangbogo, set a record of operating 200,000 miles without an accident last year."

   South Korea's Navy chief, Adm. Choi Yun-hee, hailed the no-accident record, saying in the text of a speech to be delivered at Friday's ceremony that the feat is unprecedented in the 41 submarine-operating countries of the world.

Korea`s 1st naval salvage and rescue ship

Korea’s first naval salvage and rescue ship (ATS-Ⅱ) Tongyeong is launched Tuesday from the Okpo shipyard of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering on Geoje Island, South Gyeongsang Province. The 3,500-ton vessel, whose task is to rescue and tow submarines, has strengthened search capability with an unmanned remote-controlled vehicle and cutting-edge sonar. Its dimensions are 16.8 meters wide and 107.5 meters long and its maximum speed is 21 knots, or about 39 kilometers per hour.

Rolls-Royce to power new frigate for the Republic of Korea Navy

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been selected to supply its MT30 gas turbine to power a new FFX frigate for the Republic of Korea's Navy. This is the first order for the MT30 in Asia.

The FFX frigate will use a single MT30 rather than a pair, which demonstrates that the engine is suitable to power a variety of naval ships.

Andrew Marsh, Rolls-Royce, President - Naval said:“We are delighted that the Republic of Korea Navy has selected the MT30 for the first ship in the FFX Batch II programme. The MT30 is the engine of choice to power the world's most advanced naval ships, where demand for power is increasing as more navies choose all-electric ships with sophisticated on board systems.

“We look forward to working with HHI, DSME and the Navy in delivering what will be the world's first frigate to feature the MT30.”

The MT30 is derived from Rolls-Royce aero engine technology and builds on over 45 million hours of operating experience. Producing 36 to 40 megawatts, it is the world's most powerful marine gas turbine and has the highest power density - a key factor in naval propulsion where delivering a high power output in a compact space is essential.

The FFX Batch II programme is for eight ships. This order is for the first vessel in the programme, which will be built by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME).The MT30 engine will be built and tested in the UK before being shipped to Korea, where Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) will integrate it into the steel enclosure which also houses the air inlets, exhausts and ancillary equipment, prior to installation in the ship.

The MT30 has also been selected for the U.S. Navy's DDG-1000 Zumwalt class destroyer as well as the UK Royal Navy's new Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers, and is already powering the U.S. Navy's Freedom class Littoral Combat Ships.

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