The Royal Navy’s largest survey ship HMS Scott is half way through its most extensive refit in Plymouth. The oceanographic survey ship started its most extensive multi million pound refit in its 17-year life in November after completing a gruelling deployment in the North Atlantic towards the end of last year. Commander Pat Mowatt, HMS Scott commanding officer, said: “We are … [Read more...] about HMS Scott is half way through refit
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HMS Portland works with Cape Verde Coast Guard
A Plymouth based frigate has worked with the Cape Verde Coast Guard – strengthening bonds with the Atlantic islanders and helping prevent the illegal flow of drugs. Following a brief stop in the port of Mindelo, HMS Portland sailed back out to sea with a boarding team from Cape Verde embarked. With the Cape Verdean Coast Guard Cutter, Guardião, alongside the two ships sailed … [Read more...] about HMS Portland works with Cape Verde Coast Guard
Royal Marines 1664 Challenge
The team of commandos taking part in an ambitious five month multi terrain challenge have now arrived at their starting point. A team of 19 have arrived at Porsangermoen, 450 kms north of the Arctic Circle, in Norway, in preparation for the start of the Royal Marines 1664 Challenge. The Challenge will test their endurance to the limit as they cross land and sea, covering … [Read more...] about Royal Marines 1664 Challenge
HMS Talent home from patrol
The crew of the Royal Navy submarine HMS Talent arrived home to a cheering crowd of families and friends in Plymouth after a five-month deployment. About 100 families and friends accompanied by a bugler and bagpiper were not deterred by freezing rain and gales. They crowded the jetty waving ‘welcome home’ banners to greet the crew of the nuclear-powered submarine to its … [Read more...] about HMS Talent home from patrol
HMS Portland visits Lisbon
HMS Portland has called into the Portuguese capital – the first stop of her Atlantic deployment. The Devonport based frigate visited Lisbon for briefings on the role the ship will undertake to counter the illegal drugs trade off the West African coast. During the visit the Commanding Officer participated in a traditional ceremony to celebrate the United Kingdom’s enduring … [Read more...] about HMS Portland visits Lisbon
HMS Argyll departs London
Royal Navy warship HMS Argyll has left London with the landmark Tower Bridge lifted especially for the departure – after the ship’s first visit in 15 years. The Plymouth-based ship was waved farewell by Commodore Michael Atherton, the Naval Regional Commander for Eastern England. Cdre Atherton pressed the button to bring traffic on the London Inner Ring Road to a temporary … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll departs London
Royal Navy warship HMS Portland deployed from Plymouth
Royal Navy warship HMS Portland was waved off by families and friends when she deployed from Plymouth on a seven-month Atlantic patrol. The Plymouth-based Type 23 frigate left HM Naval Base, Devonport, this morning to provide on-going protection and reassurance to British interests in the region. This maintains the continuous Royal Naval presence in the Atlantic. A small … [Read more...] about Royal Navy warship HMS Portland deployed from Plymouth
HMS Somerset Deploys
Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset left Plymouth for a six-month deployment to support UK interests globally. The Devonport-based warship quietly slipped out of Plymouth Sound fully prepared for the mission ahead. The ship was waved off in the traditional fashion by friends and family at Devil’s Point. The crew of 215 will return after completing varied operational tasking in … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset Deploys
WO Jim Morris. Royal Marine’s New Year Honour.
A Royal Marine who helps organise care for recovering injured troops has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours. Warrant Officer Jim Morris said he was proud at being recognised for his work with Hasler Company in HM Naval Base, Plymouth, a tri-service unit co-ordinating the needs of sailors, Royal Marines, soldiers and airmen recovering from combat and non-combat … [Read more...] about WO Jim Morris. Royal Marine’s New Year Honour.
Royal Navy helps mammoth aircraft carrier through Channel
While the Royal Navy awaits delivery of the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers, the company of HMS Monmouth has had a taste of things to come. The 4,900 tonne frigate met up with the newest Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya – weighing in at a massive 45,000 tonnes and helped her safely through the busy English Channel. Originally built for the Russian Navy as a … [Read more...] about Royal Navy helps mammoth aircraft carrier through Channel
