Royal Navy amphibious assault ship, HMS Bulwark, has returned to Plymouth from operations in the Mediterranean leading a major Royal Navy deployment. The Plymouth-based ship was leading this year’s exercise Cougar comprising exercises with the French Navy off Corsica and then Exercise Trident Juncture, the largest NATO exercise for a decade involving 30 nations, 60 ships and … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark returns to Plymouth from Exercise Cougar
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British warships gear up for Trident Juncture
Two of the Royal Navy’s largest warships have left port and are sailing to the starting point of the biggest NATO exercise in 20 years. HMS Ocean sailed from Livorno while HMS Bulwark sailed from Toulon straight into the warm up phase of Exercise Trident Juncture. Both vessels have spent months preparing for the ambitious exercise which will see around 36,000 personnel … [Read more...] about British warships gear up for Trident Juncture
Her Royal Highness visits HMS Albion
The Royal Naval amphibious assault ship HMS Albion received the royal seal of approval when she was visited by Her Royal Highness in Plymouth. Her Royal Highness toured the warship to receive an up-date on the work in dry dock, meet workers and help inspire a group of young guests to study science and maths and take jobs on similar engineering projects. The two-year … [Read more...] about Her Royal Highness visits HMS Albion
Royal Marines complete desert Exercise Black Alligator
Royal Marines blasted their way through a sprawling 1,000-building mock town as six weeks of intensive desert training reached an explosive climax in the United States. The troops of Plymouth-based 42 Commando led the way through the town in a nine-day battle which ended Exercise Black Alligator, the most action-packed live-firing training Royal Marines get anywhere in the … [Read more...] about Royal Marines complete desert Exercise Black Alligator
US Marine Corps Osprey returns to HMS Ocean
A US Marine Corps Osprey has landed on the flightdeck of HMS Ocean for the first time in over five years. The landing was the first step in demonstrating the partnership between the amphibious helicopter platform and the US Marines Corps (USMC) ahead of the major NATO exercise, Trident Juncture, which gets underway in a few weeks time. The USMC MV22 Osprey, callsign … [Read more...] about US Marine Corps Osprey returns to HMS Ocean
HMS Ocean sails to take part in NATO Exercise
The Royal Navy’s amphibious helicopter carrier HMS Ocean has sailed from Plymouth to take part in the largest NATO exercise in 13 years. Carrying Royal Marines from 45 Commando and Merlin, Apache and Chinook helicopters from the Fleet Air Arm, Army Air Corps and RAF, the ship will join a task group of 70 warships from across NATO. HMS Ocean will host the task force … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean sails to take part in NATO Exercise
HRH Prince Michael of Kent visits Royal Marines
His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent has paid a visit to the Royal Marines of 42 Commando while on Exercise Black Alligator in the Californian desert. Prince Michael, Commodore-in-Chief of the combined Maritime Reserves, witnessed first hand the unique and challenging training being undertaken by the Royal Marines and Royal Marine Reserve. Exercise Black Alligator is … [Read more...] about HRH Prince Michael of Kent visits Royal Marines
HMS Monmouth returns to operational fitness
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth has marked the end of a 20 -month refit in Plymouth and is now ready to embark on future operations. HMS Monmouth has returned to Devonport following extensive sea trials off the south west coast where her array of upgraded weapon systems and sensors were fully proven and made ready for operational use – confirmed by an inspection. The … [Read more...] about HMS Monmouth returns to operational fitness
HMS Portland visits London
The Royal Navy’s Devonport based warship HMS Portland visited the capital to support London International Shipping Week. London Shipping Week provides networking opportunities for leaders from all sectors of the international shipping industry. A reception hosted on HMS Portland’s flight deck and was attended by 240 industry guests. The Secretary of State for Transport … [Read more...] about HMS Portland visits London
HMS Portland visits Rotterdam to support World Port Days
The Royal Navy warship HMS Portland had a busy visit to Rotterdam to support World Port Days where the ship was open to 20,000 visitors. Included in the visitors were two wedding parties, the first happy couple were Maren and Remco who had been looking for a different location for some wedding photos. HMS Portland was happy to oblige. The second wedding was Jan and Anita Van … [Read more...] about HMS Portland visits Rotterdam to support World Port Days
