Yesterday’s Royal Navy today handed the torch to tomorrow’s Fleet as work began on its newest frigate, HMS Active. Veterans from the last ship to bear the name were invited to Rosyth to help Defence Minister Alex Chalk, Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Martin Connell and shipwrights start work on the second of five Type 31 frigates which will become the backbone of the Fleet’s … [Read more...] about Work starts on Royal Navy’s newest frigate HMS Active
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Royal Navy takes command of key Middle East security force
The UK has taken charge of a key naval force tackling terrorism and drugs smuggling across the Middle East. The Royal Navy has taken up the reins of Combined Task Force 150; tasking international warships and aircraft to patrol the Indian Ocean and waters of the Middle East to deter terrorism and illicit activities which support it, such as drugs smuggling. This is the … [Read more...] about Royal Navy takes command of key Middle East security force
Royal Navy patrol ship rescues five crew from sinking tug in Caribbean
The Royal Navy rescued all five crew of an ocean-going tug in the Caribbean when the vessel started to sink in choppy seas. HMS Medway – the Royal Navy’s permanent presence in the region, conducting her first patrol of the year – plucked the tug crew off the large barge of sand they had been towing when their tug began to flood. When the vessel’s engines failed, they took … [Read more...] about Royal Navy patrol ship rescues five crew from sinking tug in Caribbean
Rapturous welcome in Plymouth for Royal Navy warship as four-year mission ends
After more than four years away from the UK, Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose today returned to Plymouth – the last major warship which is returning home for in time for Christmas. Around 800 family members and friends – many holding banners– lined the jetty at Devonport Naval Base to welcome home the ship, which hasn’t been in the UK since October 2018. Since leaving … [Read more...] about Rapturous welcome in Plymouth for Royal Navy warship as four-year mission ends
New head of the Royal Marines appointed
A new head of the Royal Marines has been appointed during a ceremony in Devon. Lieutenant General Rob Magowan passed the role to Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, General Gwyn Jenkins, at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone. It brings to an end Lt Gen Magowan’s second stint at the helm after 18 months, handing the keys of Corps over to Gen Jenkins, as the most senior … [Read more...] about New head of the Royal Marines appointed
Babcock celebrate excellence at apprentice awards
Babcock Apprentices based at Devonport Royal Dockyard have been formally commended for their efforts and achievements at our annual Apprentice Awards Evenings held recently at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Plymouth. The ceremony was attended by more than 500 guests who came together to celebrate the accomplishments of those who have completed apprenticeships in the past … [Read more...] about Babcock celebrate excellence at apprentice awards
Royal Navy warship seizes £24m of cocaine in Caribbean drugs bust
A Royal Navy ship and US Coast Guard boarding team seized more than 400kg of cocaine worth around £24m on Britain’s streets from a boat in the Caribbean. Caribbean-based patrol ship HMS Medway and her embarked US Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment spotted the vessel near the Dominican Republic with help from a patrol aircraft. Following a tense chase, the vessel was … [Read more...] about Royal Navy warship seizes £24m of cocaine in Caribbean drugs bust
Royal Navy leads “game-changing” NATO tech experiments
Royal Navy ships led the way in “game-changing” NATO autonomous exercises off the coast of Portugal. Frigate HMS Lancaster and minehunter HMS Hurworth tested the use of uncrewed tech – from drones to underwater survey vessels, which could be used by NATO on the front line of operations in the future. For the month-long trials, more than 11 warships, 120 autonomous … [Read more...] about Royal Navy leads “game-changing” NATO tech experiments
Royal Navy ready for key role at Queen’s Funeral
More than 1,000 sailors and Royal Marines are undergoing final preparations for their pivotal role in the Queen’s funeral after days of intensive training. Royal Navy sailors have the honour of pulling the State Ceremonial Gun Carriage bearing the Queen’s coffin for two miles through the streets of London – a duty they have performed since the funeral of Queen Victoria in … [Read more...] about Royal Navy ready for key role at Queen’s Funeral
Royal Navy joins mission to protect Pacific fishing stocks for first time
Royal Navy offshore patrol ship HMS Spey joined navies, coast guards and police in the southwest Pacific on a concerted effort to protect local fishing stocks. Over ten days Spey took part in Operation Island Chief, one of four concerted efforts every year focusing on detecting, reporting, apprehending and deterring illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. Illegal … [Read more...] about Royal Navy joins mission to protect Pacific fishing stocks for first time
