USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: March 1, 2021
March 1, 2021 12:00 PM
These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of March 1, 2021, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.
Total U.S. Navy Battle Force:
297
In Japan
Amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), amphibious landing dock ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), a landing craft air cushion assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7 and Palau Bureau of Maritime Security patrol boat PSS President H.I. Remeliik II patrol the Philippine Sea in formation on Feb. 27, 2021. US Navy photo.
USS Vella Gulf forced to return to port after fuel oil leak
The cruiser is part of deployed Eisenhower CSG
and last updated 2021-03-14 22:01:44-04
NORFOLK, Va. - The USS Vella Gulf is back underway on deployment following its return to port after suffering a fuel oil leak while crossing the Atlantic Ocean on deployment.
The Vella Gulf is part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group that left Hampton Roads on February 18 for what s known as a double-pump deployment - their second in a year.
A spokeswoman for U.S. 2nd Fleet confirms to News 3 that the Vella Gulf reported a fuel oil leak in of the ship s engineering spaces while crossing the Atlantic in heavy seas.
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After Springing Fuel Leak in Heavy Seas, Navy Cruiser Heads Back to Norfolk Port
The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) departs the harbor following a scheduled port visit on the Greek island of Crete. (U.S. Navy/Paul Farley)
26 Feb 2021
A Navy ship that deployed with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group last week was expected back at its homeport Friday morning after the crew reported a problem while the cruiser was operating in heavy seas.
The guided-missile cruiser Vella Gulf has a fuel oil leak in one of its engineering spaces, Lt. Marycate Walsh, a U.S. 2nd Fleet spokeswoman, said Friday. After technical evaluation, it was determined repairs would need to be made in port, she said.