A brand new Royal Navy unit has been launched for Devon university students. Admiral John Clink has officially launched opened the Devon University Royal Naval Unit based at the Royal Navy reservist centre HMS Vivid in Plymouth. Admiral Clink, who runs the Navy’s Flag Officer Training Organisation in Devonport Naval Base, said membership of the new unit gave students … [Read more...] about Devon University Royal Naval Unit Launched
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Royal Navy support tanker RFA Gold Rover retires
The Plymouth-based Royal Navy warship HMS Portland has refuelled from the veteran tanker Royal Fleet Auxiliary Gold Rover – the last time the tanker will do so. The deployed frigate took fuel oil on board while still sailing off the west coast of Africa from the oldest ship still in naval service. The 11,000-tonne support vessel is due to decommission in the UK next month … [Read more...] about Royal Navy support tanker RFA Gold Rover retires
HMS Argyll sails after major refit
The Royal Navy warship HMS Argyll has sailed to sea following a 20-month refit refit in her baseport of Devonport, Plymouth. The Type 23 frigate sailed with the very latest Royal Navy sensors and equipment newly fitted, in particular the new Sea Ceptor air-defence missile system, for which she will lead the first acceptance trials for the class of warship in the Navy later … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll sails after major refit
WWII Veteran, Patience Whitwell, finally receives service medal
A veteran of the Royal Navy and code-breaking centre Bletchley Park during World War Two has been awarded the Service Medal. Pug (Patience) Whitwell), 91, of South Molton, in North Devon, was presented with the medal by Commodore Jamie Miller, the Royal Naval Regional Commander (Wales and Western England) at a ceremony at her nursing home surrounded by friends, family and … [Read more...] about WWII Veteran, Patience Whitwell, finally receives service medal
Royal Navy warship HMS Albion readies for sea
The Royal Navy’s amphibious command ship HMS Albion has embarked her crew marking a major milestone in the ship’s multi-million pound capability upgrade in Plymouth. Almost 350 Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines moved onboard for the first time in almost six years. The occasion was marked with an official handing over of the ship from Babcock to HMS Albion and the ship … [Read more...] about Royal Navy warship HMS Albion readies for sea
Warrant Officer Spike Way awarded for youth work
An inspirational Royal Navy sailor has been presented with an award for supporting work experience students at Plymouth Naval Base. Warrant Officer Spike Way received the Naval Base Commander’s Commendation for the excellence of his work with students from Devon which has a high number committing themselves to jobs in the Navy. The award, from Commodore Ian … [Read more...] about Warrant Officer Spike Way awarded for youth work
Captain Matt Syrett as new commander of Royal Navy Survey Fleet
The Royal Navy survey branch based at Plymouth has a new commander. Captain Matt Syrett has assumed command of the Hydrography and Meteorology Branch of the Navy, taking over from Captain David Robertson. Matt said: “I am deeply privileged to take on the mantle of Hydrographer of the Navy. The versatility of our combined meteorological, oceanographic … [Read more...] about Captain Matt Syrett as new commander of Royal Navy Survey Fleet
Devonport Naval Base Charity Cake Sale
CHARITY FUNDS COOKED UP BY ROYAL NAVY A charity cake sale in Plymouth’s Devonport Naval Base has raised £800. The bakes were made by naval base contractor ESS employees Lauren Marlow and Jo Day and event organiser Royal Naval Leading Rating Hannah Nelder and Jacqueline Clink at the HQ of the Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) organisation. Hannah, who has organised … [Read more...] about Devonport Naval Base Charity Cake Sale
Chief Petty Officer Mark Lambert awarded MBE
A Royal Navy non-commissioned officer from the South West has been rewarded for his excellent service maintaining international relations with the UK. Chief Petty Officer Mark Lambert (known as Jan in the Navy) attended his investiture to be presented with an MBE, presented by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace, as part of Her Majesty’s Birthday … [Read more...] about Chief Petty Officer Mark Lambert awarded MBE
Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corps receive berets
Royal Marines Cadets received their berets in a parade held at Royal Marines Barracks Stonehouse in Plymouth. Cadets from Cadet Recruit Troop 216 received their blue berets in a parade to recognise the completion of six months of training. The cadets, who are part of the Plymouth Division Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corps, have learned basic field craft, … [Read more...] about Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corps receive berets
