The command of Plymouth-based Royal Navy flotilla of warships has changed at a ceremony in Devonport Naval Base. Commodore Rob Bellfield is the new Commander Devonport Flotilla after a supersession event to replace Commodore Paul Halton who goes onto a new post. Cdre Bellfield is a former commanding officer of the training establishment HMS Raleigh and captain of three … [Read more...] about New Royal Navy Flotilla Commander
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Petty Officer James Oakley receives excellence award
A Plymouth-based Royal Navy sailor has been rewarded for his excellence at a ceremony in Devonport Naval Base. Petty Officer James Oakley, 32, was presented with the Navy’s long service and good conduct medal from Commodore Rob Bellfield (commander of the Devonport-based ships and submarines) for 15-years of highly professional service. James said: “I am proud to … [Read more...] about Petty Officer James Oakley receives excellence award
HMS Diamond to relieve HMS Ocean in the Caribbean
Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond has sailed from Gibraltar to relieve fleet flagship HMS Ocean for disaster relief operations in the Caribbean. The Portsmouth-based warship left the UK last week for a nine-month deployment to the Middle East on maritime security operations, but was retasked this weekend following the events of Hurricane Irma. She will now take on HMS Ocean's … [Read more...] about HMS Diamond to relieve HMS Ocean in the Caribbean
Tavistock man’s pride as aircraft carrier named
A Royal Navy Captain from Tavistock is ready for the naming of his ship HMS Prince of Wales, one of the largest navy ships ever built. Captain Ian Groom, from Tavistock, is the first captain appointed to HMS Prince of Wales, the second of the new Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers. Originally hailing from Portsmouth, he attended school in Sherborne and … [Read more...] about Tavistock man’s pride as aircraft carrier named
Royal Navy unveils radical future submarine concepts
The Royal Navy has unveiled a series of futuristic submarine concepts which mimic real marine lifeforms and radically change the way underwater warfare could look in 50 years. With a crewed mothership shaped like a manta ray, unmanned eel-like vessels equipped with sensor pods which dissolve on demand to avoid enemy detection, and fish-shaped torpedoes sent to swarm against … [Read more...] about Royal Navy unveils radical future submarine concepts
HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed into her home port of Portsmouth for the first time
Britain's future flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed into her home port of Portsmouth for the first time today. Greeted by thousands of people lining the Portsmouth seafront, the 65,000-tonne carrier was met with the warmest of welcomes as she arrived in her home port this morning. Sailors lined the flight deck of the largest warship ever built for the Royal Navy as she … [Read more...] about HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed into her home port of Portsmouth for the first time
HMS Albion family day
The families of sailors had the rare treat of seeing how their loved ones live and work on board the amphibious warship HMS Albion. A family day was enjoyed by hundreds of partners and children (Thursday) in Devonport Naval Base, Plymouth, when they were able to see behind the scenes of one of the Navy’s most versatile warship as it prepares for operations round … [Read more...] about HMS Albion family day
Royal Navy recycling plant launched
A new greener future has been heralded at Devonport Naval Base with the opening of a waste recycling plant. Commodore Ian Shipperley, Naval Base Commander, ceremonially opened the plant which is operated by Interserve. He said: “This project just shows how much can be achieved by our partners all working together. We have achieved a double, for HMS Drake and for the … [Read more...] about Royal Navy recycling plant launched
Ministry of Defence engineering apprentices rebuilt school garden
Ministry of Defence engineering apprentices have delighted children by transformed an inner-city garden. The ageing garden has been reborn after the green-fingered apprentices from HM Naval Base Devonport in Plymouth re-designed, rebuilt and replanted the outdoor classroom and recreational space. 16 apprentices consulted with the children and staff of Mount Wise Primary … [Read more...] about Ministry of Defence engineering apprentices rebuilt school garden
The Queen’s Harbour Master and MoD Police advising on water safety
The Queen’s Harbour Master and Ministry of Defence Police are advising leisure water users to follow simple safety advice during the summer holidays. Carl Necker, Queen’s Harbour Master (QHM) is keen for as many people as possible enjoying the waters of Plymouth Sound and the Tamar Estuaries. He says a few simple precautions and plans will help ensure everyone … [Read more...] about The Queen’s Harbour Master and MoD Police advising on water safety
