The commanding officer of Plymouth-based Royal Navy warship HMS Somerset has been awarded an MBE for his success on operations in UK waters - including a record illegal drugs haul. Commander Michael Wood, who lives on the outskirts of Plymouth, is praised in the award citation for ‘his leadership and deft management which have been key to sustaining his ship’s company … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Captain, Commander Michael Wood, awarded MBE for operations
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Royal Navy creates tribute to women pioneer sailors
The Royal Navy joined with Plymouth City Council in opening a civic garden as a tribute to women who serve in the Royal Navy A plaque on Armada Way, by Babcock (the MOD industrial partner at Devonport Naval Base) was unveiled in the garden by Joan Picton, 97, a veteran former member of the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS) which marks 100 years of its formation this … [Read more...] about Royal Navy creates tribute to women pioneer sailors
Royal Marines charity endurance relay
Royal Marines from 42 Commando today completed a 16.64 mile-a-day relay challenge over six days by handing the baton to Royal Marines Band colleagues. The hand-over event happened on Plymouth Hoe with colleagues from the HM Band of the Royal Marines giving them musical encouragement. The march is part of the 1664 Challenge, an annual event which marks the … [Read more...] about Royal Marines charity endurance relay
Royal Navy wakeboarding championships
The Royal Navy held its first official RN Wakeboard Championships last month at Boxend Park, Bedford – only a year after the sports first team was created. Over 20 wakeboarders, from complete beginner to seasoned rider, took part in the two-day cable competition, which comprised grassroots coaching and mentoring on day one, followed by a full competition on day … [Read more...] about Royal Navy wakeboarding championships
Sailors and Royal Marines recognised for outstanding efforts as operational honours list revealed
Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines have been rewarded for going the extra mile as the 47th operational honours list is revealed today. The list includes servicemen and women from across the Naval Service who have displayed bravery, commitment and meritorious service on a wide variety of operations across the globe. From taking part in counter-Daesh operations in the … [Read more...] about Sailors and Royal Marines recognised for outstanding efforts as operational honours list revealed
Royal Navy cyclists ride from Plymouth to London for charity
Four Royal Navy sailors based at HMNB Devonport in Plymouth will cycle to Twickenham Rugby Ground in London for charity. During the five-day 500 mile event they will visit ten Premiership Rugby Clubs en-route to the Rugby Football Union Headquarters. The event will coincide with this years centenary Army vs Navy Rugby match held at Twickenham on Saturday 29 Apr … [Read more...] about Royal Navy cyclists ride from Plymouth to London for charity
HMS Enterprise home after three years away
The Royal Navy survey ship HMS Enterprise has made a triumphal return to her baseport of Plymouth today (18 April) after three years on deployment. A crowd of family and friends lined the jetty cheering and waving banners in HM Naval Base Devonport as the ship berthed. Emotional reunions followed when their loved ones were welcomed on board by the crew who served on a … [Read more...] about HMS Enterprise home after three years away
HMS Enterprise returns home after three years at sea
The Royal Navy's HMS Enterprise returns home tomorrow [Tue 18 Apr 2017] after an epic 35-month deployment sailing across the globe and saving thousands of lives at sea. In almost three years, she has steamed 150,000 nautical miles, visited 20 countries, and navigated four of the seven seas while conducting maritime security operations, protecting Britain's economy and … [Read more...] about HMS Enterprise returns home after three years at sea
HMS Sutherland escorts two Russian warships past UK coastline
The Type 23 frigate located the two Russian ships in the early hours of Friday morning [14 Apr 17] as they sailed through the North Sea towards the Dover Straits. The Steregushchiy-class corvettes, Soobrazitelny and Boiky, were joined later in the afternoon by a Russian support tanker and an ocean-going tug. HMS Sutherland will continue to monitor the movements of the … [Read more...] about HMS Sutherland escorts two Russian warships past UK coastline
Royal Navy dinghy sailors boosted by a bus
Two sailors have taken the bus in their bid to break their own dinghy long-distance world record by sailing from Plymouth to Scotland. Acting Petty Officer Phil Slade (Royal Navy) and MOD civilian Mark Belamarich have the backing of Plymouth CityBus Company in the pair’s bid to sail about 500 nautical miles in a Royal Navy sail training dinghy – about 200 more than their … [Read more...] about Royal Navy dinghy sailors boosted by a bus
