HMS Ocean sailed this morning from Plymouth on a 6.5-month deployment as part of the inaugural Joint Expeditionary Force (Maritime) (JEF(M)) Task Group. The UK’s Fleet Flagship will form part of the task group commanded by Commodore Andrew Burns (Commander Amphibious Task Group), deploying to the Mediterranean and Middle East before returning home in March next year. The … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean deploys on Joint Expeditionary Force
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Amphibious Task Group deploys for operations
Royal Navy's Amphibious Flagship, HMS Bulwark and the Fleet Flagship HMS Ocean sail from Plymouth today (Monday) leading the Royal Navy’s first Joint Expeditionary Force (Maritime) Task Group deployment. The task group is commanded by Commodore Andrew Burns, the Commander Amphibious Task Group, embarked in his flagship, HMS Bulwark and will sail to the Middle … [Read more...] about Amphibious Task Group deploys for operations
HMS Trenchant rejoins the Fleet
The crew of the nuclear-powered Royal Navy hunter killer submarine HMS Trenchant staged a ceremony in Plymouth today (Friday) marking the vessel’s readiness for operations. Families were also treated to a day out with members of the crew to say thank you for their valued continued support - especially while the submarine is deployed, with little contact with home. The … [Read more...] about HMS Trenchant rejoins the Fleet
HMS Somerset in Scotland
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset has been flying he flag in Scotland and opening up to visitors. The Plymouth-based frigate sailed into the Port of Leith and opened her doors to lucky members of the public who had a rare chance to see how sailors live and work at sea. Taking advantage of a couple of days away from national tasking, the ship’s company were … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset in Scotland
Royal Marine Private Walter Buckley grave rededication
The family of a Royal Marine who died in the First World War have spoken of their happiness after the identification of his grave, which had been marked as ‘unknown’ since his death. Private Walter Buckley died on the last day of the First World War in Belgium, and his family were told there had been no remains to bury. Consequently, there was no grave for them to visit; … [Read more...] about Royal Marine Private Walter Buckley grave rededication
The Royal Navy and Ministry of Defence water safety advice
The Royal Navy and Ministry of Defence (MOD) is advising those having fun on the water in Plymouth this summer to follow safety advice. The Queen’s Harbour Master (QHM) and MOD Police, which patrol the area to ensure the safety of military, commercial and recreational craft, are urging those leisure users afloat in the Dockyard Port of Plymouth to heed advice. Carl … [Read more...] about The Royal Navy and Ministry of Defence water safety advice
MoD Apprentices Rebuild School Garden
A Royal Navy admiral congratulated Ministry of Defence apprentices on their school community project . Vice Admiral Jonathan Woodcock, Second Sea Lord, was a special guest at Drake Primary School in Plymouth where the apprentices are rebuilding a wildlife garden. Adm Woodcock said: “Apprentices are fundamental to the Royal Navy’s future. I’m delighted to meet the … [Read more...] about MoD Apprentices Rebuild School Garden
The Prince of Wales visited the Royal Navy in Plymouth
The Prince of Wales made it a special day for the young daughter of a recovering former Royal Marine when he visited the Royal Navy in Plymouth. Kezia, 11, with her father Mark Ormrod, an injured veteran, presented His Royal Highness with a posie of flowers and a basket of produce from a garden for rehabilitating troops at HM Navy Base Devonport today (Wednesday). Mark … [Read more...] about The Prince of Wales visited the Royal Navy in Plymouth
Royal Marines train in Holland
Royal Marines from Plymouth sailed their landing craft and assault boats to Holland to train in leading amphibious attacks. The Royal Navy’s small boats and beach assault experts carried out their final test, having completed 14 weeks of training for landing craft crews, on a quiet Netherlands nature reserve. The Marines, of 1 Assault Group based in HM Naval Base, … [Read more...] about Royal Marines train in Holland
GO! shortlisted for Best New Charity
GO! (Great Opportunities Together) has been shortlisted as a finalist for ‘Best New Charity’ in the Charity Times Awards and also the ‘Community Award’ highlighting in particular the work of its volunteer choir and orchestra in the South West and the work of the GO! Clubs in the South East. The charity was registered in November 2014 with a vision to create great opportunities … [Read more...] about GO! shortlisted for Best New Charity
