Battling rolling waves and high winds a Royal Navy frigate has set a new record for carrying out a full restock of replenishments in just two days. HMS Montrose undertook a Replenishment at Sea (RAS) of ammunition, stores, fuel as well as a vertical replenishment – meaning equipment was transferred by helicopter. The whole operations took just two days in winds of 25 knots … [Read more...] about Replenishment at Sea
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Royal Marines deploy on Black Alligator
With nearly 1,000 squares miles of barren, sun scorched desert landscape in which to train, Royal Marines have launched themselves into Exercise Black Alligator. Hundreds of Green Berets from 40 Commando Group have made the journey across the Atlantic to hone their war fighting skills in California’s Mojave Desert, an area that provides excellent training opportunities the … [Read more...] about Royal Marines deploy on Black Alligator
The RFTG completes exercise Sea Khanjar in UAE
The third major exercise of Cougar 13 has just ended on the shores of the United Arab Emirates. The Royal Navy’s Response Force Task Group has completed Sea Khanjar – a five day exercise culminating in a large amphibious demonstration for gathered visitors. Watching on were guests including: Major General Ed Davis, Commandant General Royal Marines, Lieutenant General Simon … [Read more...] about The RFTG completes exercise Sea Khanjar in UAE
Royal Navy Lynx lights up Mediterranean sunset
As HMS Dragon patrols the Eastern Mediterranean her Lynx helicopter breathes fire into the sunset sky with a stunning array of decoy flares. This powerful image of Royal Naval capability – both sea and air – was captured by Leading Photographer David Jenkins, the current Royal Navy Photographer of the year. One of the Navy’s newest Type 45 destroyers, HMS Dragon has arrived … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Lynx lights up Mediterranean sunset
Warships ready for Exercise Joint Warrior
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset and other Plymouth-based ships are ready to take part in the major multi-national military exercise Joint Warrior. Exercise Joint Warrior is a tri-service exercise held in the spring and autumn of each year. Providing high quality tactical training for the three UK armed forces, as well as visiting units from allied nations, the exercise … [Read more...] about Warships ready for Exercise Joint Warrior
Owl’s About This Then?
It may not have been a pea green boat but an owl has definitely gone to sea in a steely grey warship. And the pussy cat has slightly bigger claws in the shape of Cougar 13 – the Royal Navy’s annual workout of the Response Force Task Group operating in the Mediterranean and Gulf. It was during their busy operations and while working off the coast of Yemen that eagle-eyed … [Read more...] about Owl’s About This Then?
Marathon replenishment for HMS Bulwark
Fleet Flagship HMS Bulwark has restocked her food supplies during a marathon 14-hour replenishment with Royal Fleet Auxiliary Fort Austin in the middle of the Red Sea. A highly complex manoeuvre, a replenishment at sea (RAS) takes a lot of seamanship skill on all sides – from the navigation on the bridge to ensure the ships stay at no more than 50 metres apart and sail at … [Read more...] about Marathon replenishment for HMS Bulwark
Freedom of Plymouth Parade
The Royal Navy was cheered through a city centre (Friday) to celebrate the flourishing close links with the community. Thousands of Plymouth people lined the streets of the city centre as 500 sailors and Royal Marines marched for a ceremonial event marking the close relationship between the city and the Royal Navy. Serving personnel and veterans took part in the parade … [Read more...] about Freedom of Plymouth Parade
British Warships in Gulf Exercise
Sailing together in a powerful display of might, British warships have taken part in their first major exercise in the Gulf since passing through the Suez Canal last week. Three Royal Navy ships – Fleet Flagship HMS Bulwark, helicopter and commando carrier HMS Illustrious and Type 23 frigate HMS Westminster joined with three warships from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Royal … [Read more...] about British Warships in Gulf Exercise
Green Award for Chief Petty Officer Chris Springett
A green-thinking Royal Naval sailor has made a splash at Plymouth Royal Naval Base by reducing costs and the carbon footprint of a diver training tank. Chief Petty Officer Chris Springett, an engineer at Devonport Naval Base Southern Dive Unit, has won a coveted MOD award for dramatically improving the tank’s water heating and cleaning treatment. The scheme has been adopted … [Read more...] about Green Award for Chief Petty Officer Chris Springett
