Ice breaker HMS Protector returned to Brabant Island – on the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula – for the first time since 2017 to continue work to remove abandoned equipment from an expedition in the 1980s. Ice had frozen some waste into position but subsequent thaw and freeze cycles meant it could now be removed seven years on. Twenty-nine members of HMS Protector’s … [Read more...] about Royal Navy sailors clear waste off Antarctic island
Navy News
Navy team win world’s toughest rowing race after crossing Atlantic
A team of Royal Navy submariners today arrived in Antigua having won the world’s toughest rowing race: 3,000 miles across the Atlantic. After 35 days four hours and 30 minutes in their tiny boat Captain Jim, the five men, known collectively as HMS Oardacious, were greeted by hundreds of people in Nelson’s Dockyard, English Harbour – the first land they had seen since … [Read more...] about Navy team win world’s toughest rowing race after crossing Atlantic
Royal Navy supports science mission into human impact on Antarctica
The Royal Navy will help scientists study the impact of tourism and climate change on the Antarctic as icebreaker HMS Protector begins her annual polar mission. Scientists from the University of Portsmouth will work with HMS Protector until the end of January as the survey and research ship deploys with a double-pronged mission dedicated to better understanding the frozen … [Read more...] about Royal Navy supports science mission into human impact on Antarctica
Britain’s biggest warship extends the boundaries of UK carrier operations
The world’s most advanced naval jets have departed Britain’s biggest warship having laid the groundwork for expanded carrier operations in the future. After four weeks of intensive trials, training and data gathering, specially-modified F-35B Lightning stealth fighters have flown home from HMS Prince of Wales off the east coast of the United States. Coupled with a wealth … [Read more...] about Britain’s biggest warship extends the boundaries of UK carrier operations
Royal Navy rescuers and polar photographer to be honoured by The King
Two sailors who saved the crew of a stricken yacht in a Channel storm lead six Royal Navy personnel recognised for their service on the front line. Chief Petty Officer Stephen Froom and Able Seaman Alfie Hulme from destroyer HMS Diamond battled terrible conditions – which saw one of the yachtsmen tossed into the Channel when their vessel broke down and began sinking in … [Read more...] about Royal Navy rescuers and polar photographer to be honoured by The King
UK Carrier Strike Group shows strength in combat mission training
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her embarked jets and helicopters have proven their ability to provide the “punch” of the UK Carrier Strike Group during a series of simulated strike missions alongside international partners. The UK flagship has completed the first phase of her autumn deployment with simulated missions in the North Sea and Norwegian Sea. The aircraft carrier was … [Read more...] about UK Carrier Strike Group shows strength in combat mission training
Royal Navy patrol ships begin third year of wide-ranging Pacific mission
Royal Navy patrol ships will experiment with protecting underwater infrastructure and the collective security of the Indo-Pacific region as the third year of their ground-breaking mission begins. HMS Tamar and Spey’s programme until the end of 2023 continues to expand the effectiveness and utility of the Royal Navy’s Offshore Patrol Ships, deployed around the globe in key … [Read more...] about Royal Navy patrol ships begin third year of wide-ranging Pacific mission
Royal Navy frigate returns home after North Atlantic operations
A Royal Navy frigate returns home today after spending more than half of 2023 at sea operating across the Arctic, Baltic and the North Atlantic. HMS Northumberland has sailed nearly the distance around the world, racking up 23,043 miles on the high seas since the start of the year, locating Russian units and protecting UK waters. The Type 23 frigate returns to Plymouth … [Read more...] about Royal Navy frigate returns home after North Atlantic operations
Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales ready to resume her mission
Britain’s biggest warship is today ready to resume her duties at sea. After nine months undergoing engineering repairs and receiving significant capability enhancements to support her future tasking, aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales moved out of dry dock at Rosyth and into the River Forth. Once at anchor and in deeper water, the ship’s team will prove machinery and … [Read more...] about Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales ready to resume her mission
HMS Victorious arrives in Plymouth for major refit in boost to 1,000 local jobs
Preparation work has started on HMS Victorious ahead of her planned major refit to ready her for future tasking. The maintenance programme on the Vanguard-class submarine, taking place in Babcock’s Devonport facility, will sustain more than 1,000 jobs in the south west region and will see the boat modernised and improved to continue operational patrols into the 2030s. The … [Read more...] about HMS Victorious arrives in Plymouth for major refit in boost to 1,000 local jobs
