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
Navy News
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
Fitness Festival at Devonport Naval Base
Hundreds of sailors and Royal Marines attended the first ever fitness festival at Devonport Naval Base in Plymouth. The new event was so popular, attracting more than 350 personnel to try a multitude of sports and activities, that the event will now be held annually. NAVYFit Festival launched at HMS Drake and at other naval establishments countrywide in order to promote … [Read more...] about Fitness Festival at Devonport Naval Base
Military and City mark Somme Centenary
Military personnel and civic leaders joined the youth of Plymouth today (Friday) in paying tribute to the dead of the battle of the Somme from 100 years ago. Troops from the Royal Artillery, 6 Rifles and the Royal Navy, the Lord Mayor of Plymouth Pauline Murphy and children from seven schools marked the centenary of the bloodiest of battles ever involving the British Army in … [Read more...] about Military and City mark Somme Centenary
HMS Portland sails on a nine-month patrol
The Royal Navy warship HMS Portland was waved off by families of the crew as they left Plymouth today (Monday) on a nine-month deployment taking them half way round the world. The frigate will undertake maritime security operations to promote stability and deter illegitimate use of the sea in the Middle East and Atlantic Ocean. She is also due to take part in multi-national … [Read more...] about HMS Portland sails on a nine-month patrol
Royal Marines Falklands Memorial
Royal Marines and sailors from HMS Bulwark’s Royal Marines squadron gathered on a beach for a poignant commemoration of the loss of landing craft during the 1982 Falklands Conflict. The Plymouth warship conducted the service on Portsmouth’s Eastney Beach on the anniversary of the deaths during the battle to reclaim the islands from the invading Argentina’s armed … [Read more...] about Royal Marines Falklands Memorial
Royal Navy Dinghy Sailing Challenge Starts
Two intrepid dinghy sailors working for the Royal Navy are crossing the Channel today (Tuesday 14th June) on the first leg of their endurance sailing record bid after a day’s delay due to bad weather. Leading Seaman Phil Slade and Ministry of Defence employee Mark Belamarich began their two-night bid to sail about 300 miles from Plymouth to Portsmouth – to finish … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Dinghy Sailing Challenge Starts
Peregrine Trophy
The annual Peregrine Trophy awards took place this week onboard HMS Bulwark whilst she was alongside in London. The Peregrine Trophy dates back to 1961 and is named after the HMS Peregrine Royal Naval Air Station in Sussex. The award’s primary purpose is to encourage the production of eye-catching, powerful imagery that can be used in the media to demonstrate the Royal Navy … [Read more...] about Peregrine Trophy
