The crew of Britain’s future flagship HMS Albion are half-way through all-action autumn training to prepare them for duties around the globe. Three weeks into her operational sea training off the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, HMS Albion has already sent Royal Marines ashore to ‘storm’ West Country beaches, patched up a mock community affected by natural disaster, and … [Read more...] about HMS Albion training for global duties
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HMS Scott hosts multinational Nippon Hydrographic course
The Royal Navy’s ocean survey ship HMS Scott hosted a visit by the prestigious multi-national Nippon Hydrographic course in Plymouth. The 16-week nautical map-making course is run by the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) to teach students to produce nautical charts and related products. Commander Nick Foster, captain of HMS Scott, said: “Hosting such a senior group of … [Read more...] about HMS Scott hosts multinational Nippon Hydrographic course
Footballers kick-off Armed Services benefit match
The Royal Navy and Plymouth Argyle are joining forces to celebrate and benefit military personnel and their families with a Armed Services Day match on Saturday November 18 at Home Park. The annual event is sponsored by the Royal Navy’s main industrial partner Babcock and centred on the Oxford United game. This year it will this year adopt the Women’s Royal Naval … [Read more...] about Footballers kick-off Armed Services benefit match
Royal Navy boosts Poppy Appeal
A characterful horse of the Royal Navy/Royal Marines Stables helped launch the Royal British Legion (RBL) Plymouth City Poppy Appeal (Wednesday). Dressed to impress with a mane adorned with poppies, the brown and white horse called Bob drew the crowds to raise awareness of the Poppy Appeal in the city centre piazza with their handlers from the Royal Navy/Royal Marines … [Read more...] about Royal Navy boosts Poppy Appeal
Royal Navy launches Devon County Poppy Appeal
Royal Marines helped begin this year’s annual launch Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal by delivering the first poppy by Offshore Raiding Craft. The large-scale poppy was presented by the Royal Marines of 1 Assault Squadron to The Lord Lieutenant of Devon and the Devon President of The Royal British Legion - kicking off the 2017/18 Poppy Appeal across the … [Read more...] about Royal Navy launches Devon County Poppy Appeal
Royal Navy personnel rewarded for professionalism
The excellence of military personnel serving with the Royal Navy’s amphibious task group has been recognised at a medal ceremony in Plymouth. Long Service and Good Conduct awards were presented to three officers at Royal Marines Stonehouse by Rear Admiral Robert Tarrant, Commander of Maritime Operations (COMOPS) for the Royal Navy. The LSGC awards mark 15 … [Read more...] about Royal Navy personnel rewarded for professionalism
HMS Ocean’s fittest run a charity 10km race
Fit sailors from HMS Ocean have taken part in a charity ten-kilometre race in Miami following their hurricane relief efforts in the Caribbean. HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy’s Fleet Flagship, has been alongside the port of Miami for a brief visit following provision of disaster relief to British Overseas Territories after destruction by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean’s fittest run a charity 10km race
HMS Northumberland welcomes new commanding officer
A Royal Navy commander has assumed her latest role as captain of the Type Plymouth-based Type 23 Frigate HMS Northumberland. Commander Alexandra Pollard (known as Ally), originally from London and who lives in Portsmouth, is the 12th commanding officer appointed to the ship, the ninth of the Type 23 Duke Class Frigates. Commander Pollard said “It is a tremendous … [Read more...] about HMS Northumberland welcomes new commanding officer
Royal Navy warship hosts schools’ science event
Hundreds of school children shrieked with delight as they investigated the world of science in the unusual setting of a Royal Navy warship. On the first of two days 200 children aged 9-11 from 20 primary schools from across Plymouth took part in a science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) competition on HMS Bulwark – hosted at Devonport Royal Dockyard by the Royal … [Read more...] about Royal Navy warship hosts schools’ science event
Royal Navy dinghy sailors record-breaking adventure confirmed
A Royal Navy dinghy crew has been officially recognised for an amazing long-distance sailing double by breaking their own world record. The Royal Navy sailor and a Ministry of Defence employee, both from Plymouth, were presented with their Guinness World Record certificates at a ceremony yesterday (Thursday). Leading Seaman Philip Slade and Mark Belamarich took … [Read more...] about Royal Navy dinghy sailors record-breaking adventure confirmed
