The Fleet Flagship of the Royal Navy, HMS Bulwark, sailed from Plymouth to lead the Royal Navy’s major amphibious deployment. The amphibious command and control ship, carrying Royal Marines and a range of all-terrain vehicles, will be joined by recently refurbished HMS Ocean and other ships from the UK’s high readiness Response Force Task Group when they join forces. The … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark leads major amphibious deployment
Navy News
HMS Ocean Family Day
HMS Ocean celebrated a successful period at sea with a rare chance for families to see round the largest warship in the Royal Navy during a families’ day in Plymouth. More than 1,200 people enjoyed a day of ship tours and activities as the crew showed off the results of their efforts to their families and friends at HM Naval Base, Devonport. Children and parents alike … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean Family Day
Royal Marines from Plymouth feed lifeguards
Royal Marines from Plymouth are helping feed the top lifeguards in the country. Chefs from Plymouth-based 30 Commando are providing outdoors catering for hungry lifeguards at Exmouth. The willing chefs volunteered to support Exmouth Beach Rescue Club which is hosting the National Beach Life Guarding Competition (NLC) for the first time, until Monday (25th Aug). The Royal … [Read more...] about Royal Marines from Plymouth feed lifeguards
Royal Marines help build play area
Royal Marines volunteered their time, grit, determination and amphibious landing craft to help build a remote children’s adventure play area. The Plymouth-based Royal Marines helped the nearby Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park when it asked for help in reaching the site by water. The Royal Navy’s amphibious troops leapt at the chance to combine their unique skills as a … [Read more...] about Royal Marines help build play area
PC Hannah Kinchenton and new sniffer dog Denver
The Ministry of Defence police dog force at Plymouth Naval Base has been bolstered by the addition of its first sniffer recruit. PC Hannah Kinchenton, based in HM Naval Base, Devonport, has completed training with her newly-qualified search dog Denver. She said: “My training was very enjoyable. Denver worked really well throughout the course, we carried out training at a … [Read more...] about PC Hannah Kinchenton and new sniffer dog Denver
HMS Ocean home from sea trials
HMS Ocean has returned home to Plymouth day as the UK’s landing platform helicopter, after a month away conducting intensive sea-acceptance trials and training for her crew. From her brand new, world beating radar to retuned engines, she now delivers a step change in performance following a £65M refit. The ship will now be prepared for the next period at sea. Captain Tim … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean home from sea trials
HMS Portland home from patrol
The crew of the Royal Navy warship HMS Portland returned home to a rapturous welcome in Plymouth today after a successful seven-month deployment to West Africa, the Falkland Islands and the Caribbean. More than 600 happy family members and friends cheered and waved greetings banners on the jetty at HM Naval Base Devonport, accompanied by Devonport Volunteer Band. Lieutenant … [Read more...] about HMS Portland home from patrol
HMS Argyll and HMS Portland in the Caribbean
Royal Naval warships HMS Argyll and HMS Portland met in the Caribbean while deployed on operations. HMS Argyll and HMS Portland, both Plymouth-based, met off the coast of Puerto Rico to transfer essential stores and took the opportunity to conduct ship manoeuvring training. HMS Portland’s Executive Officer, Lt Cdr Rob Brann, said: ”Our deployment has seen great operational … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll and HMS Portland in the Caribbean
HMS Bulwark’s 10th Birthday Family Treat
HMS Bulwark, the Royal Navy’s Fleet Flagship, celebrated her tenth birthday joined by family and friends at Plymouth. The crew of the Plymouth-based amphibious landing ship was joined by over 300 family members whilst alongside in HM Naval Base Devonport to celebrate this significant milestone in the life of the Fleet Flagship. The commanding officer, Captain Dean Bassett … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark’s 10th Birthday Family Treat
Brigade Regimental Sergeant Major Challenge
Royal Marines from across the country pitted themselves against each other and the unforgiving terrain of Dartmoor in the Brigade Regimental Sergeant Major Challenge. The Brigade Regimental Sergeant Major – WO1 RSM Stephan Moran set the inaugural tough physical and mental competition involving all 3 Commando Brigade units entering teams of 12 marines undertaking a 45k patrol … [Read more...] about Brigade Regimental Sergeant Major Challenge
