Royal Naval warship HMS Monmouth joined sister ship HMS Iron Duke to take part in anti-submarine hunt exercises in the Norwegian fjords. HMS Monmouth, a Plymouth-based frigate, and her Portsmouth counterpart, took part in the underwater warfare serials as part of the NATO Submarine Commander Course, better known as ‘Perisher’ because of the gruelling nature of the selection … [Read more...] about HMS Monmouth and HMS Iron Duke in anti-submarine exercises
Navy News
MoD Apprentices Reunite in Royal Navy Base
Former naval craftsmen gathered at Plymouth’s Devonport Naval Base for their first reunion. The Royal Naval Heritage Centre the hosted the Shipwright Apprentice re-union. The former apprentices hope to keep in touch and some have offered to join the team of volunteers who help run the heritage centre and its collections. The centre-piece of the meeting by about 20 … [Read more...] about MoD Apprentices Reunite in Royal Navy Base
HMS Monmouth visits Sweden
The Royal Naval warship HMS Monmouth has visited Gothenburg in Sweden for a routine visit en-route to multi-national exercises off Norway. The visit reinforced close co-operation between the UK and Sweden in tackling the security challenges facing Europe. The visit allowed the crew a break from intensive operational sea training and maritime security work. The ship’s … [Read more...] about HMS Monmouth visits Sweden
Gold medal winning model of HMS Warspite at Devonport Naval Heritage Centre
HMS Warspite has returned to Plymouth Naval Dockyard in the shape of a model at the Devonport Naval Heritage Centre. The model’s creator, David Brown, is originally from Lands End but currently lives in the Cornish town of Liskeard. From a child David has created models of Naval ships including HMS Javelin and Kelly. He made a working model of the cruiser HMS Sheffield, … [Read more...] about Gold medal winning model of HMS Warspite at Devonport Naval Heritage Centre
HMS Bulwark awarded Royal Navy’s major warship trophy
The Royal Navy’s amphibious flagship HMS Bulwark has been presented with the Royal Navy’s major warship trophy for her performance last year, including rescuing migrants at sea. The Capital Ships’ Effectiveness Trophy was awarded to the commanding officer Captain James Parkin by Rear Admiral Alex Burton at a ceremony on board at the ship’s base port in Devonport, … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark awarded Royal Navy’s major warship trophy
HMS Somerset awarded top frigate trophy
Royal Navy warship HMS Somerset has scooped an award as the fleet’s top frigate in a ceremony in Plymouth. The warship was recognised for helping seize the largest haul of illegal drugs in the UK when she worked with the National Crime Agency and UK Border Agency to track down, search and detain a boat and personnel on board off Scotland. The issue is subject to an ongoing … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset awarded top frigate trophy
HMS Bulwark welcomes new Captain
The Royal Navy’s Flagship HMS Bulwark launches into 2016 with a new commanding officer and the award of a prestigious naval trophy. Captain Parkin said: “I am hugely honoured to assume command of HMS Bulwark. The ship has a demanding future programme to meet and a faultless reputation for sustained excellence in high profile situations. I am certain that my sailors and … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark welcomes new Captain
HMS Protector in New Zealand
HMS Protector has arrived in Christchurch, New Zealand, as part of her historic Southern Ocean patrol. The arrival of the specialist ice patrol ship marks the close cooperation that exists between the UK and New Zealand in upholding the conservation rules of the Antarctic Treaty System and to protect the Southern Ocean from illegal fishing activities. Protector sailed … [Read more...] about HMS Protector in New Zealand
New Governor and Commander-in-Chief arrives in Gibraltar
The new Governor of Gibraltar, Lieutenant General Edward Davis CB, CBE, has arrived in Gibraltar onboard RFA Mounts Bay. The Chief Minister Fabian Picardo greeted His Excellency and Mrs Lorraine Davis as they disembarked RFA Mounts Bay and set foot on Gibraltar soil after sailing across from Tangiers. To formally mark his arrival soldiers from the Royal Gibraltar Regiment … [Read more...] about New Governor and Commander-in-Chief arrives in Gibraltar
MoD Apprentices Scoop Awards
The future is bright as young Ministry of Defence engineers in Plymouth scooped top national prizes. The successful apprentices attended the National MOD Annual Engineering Apprentice Award Ceremony and despite only recruiting 15 apprentices per year at HM Naval Base Devonport, won top prizes to ensure Devonport was recognised for the quality of advanced engineering … [Read more...] about MoD Apprentices Scoop Awards
