The Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll and crew have proved themselves ready for operations after completing an arduous eight-weeks’ of sea training off the SW coast. Under the close scrutiny of Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) staff based at HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, completed basic operational sea training which tests the ship and crew in fighting and humanitarian … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll passes sea training tests
Navy News
HMS Bulwark home from Exercise Cougar
The amphibious warship HMS Bulwark arrived home to the South West of England (Friday 30th November) after two-months with the largest Royal Naval deployment of the year in the Mediterranean. The Plymouth-based assault ship is berthed this afternoon in HM Naval Base Devonport. The command and control ship led the UK’s Response Force Task Group on Exercise Cougar, consisting … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark home from Exercise Cougar
Royal Marine trainee officers in the wilds
Future leaders of the Royal Nay’s elite amphibious infantry are training in the depths of the wilds of Scotland. Deep in the Argyll Forest the Royal Marines young officers are on Exercise Final Nail, the culmination of 15 months of training turning civilians into junior commando leaders. They are hoping to pass out of training for their first role to direct the actions of a … [Read more...] about Royal Marine trainee officers in the wilds
Chief Admiralty Pilot Joe Lovelady retires after 32 years
One of the most experienced pilots serving in UK waters is to retire after pioneering the passage some of the largest submarines in the world in and out of Plymouth. Ministry of Defence employee Chief Admiralty Pilot Joe Lovelady has overseen the safe passage of thousands of military, auxiliary and commercial craft, including the vast nuclear deterrent Vanguard Class … [Read more...] about Chief Admiralty Pilot Joe Lovelady retires after 32 years
HMS Northumberland on exercise
Sailors and Royal Marines from Royal Naval warship HMS Northumberland have carried out final boarding training before beginning policing patrol. The Devonport-based frigate is making use of NATO ranges and training complex in Crete after completing its duties with the UK Response Force Task Group in the central Mediterranean. The ship has been playing its role with the … [Read more...] about HMS Northumberland on exercise
Medics test battlefield skills in desert
Amid searing heat in the Californian desert, which best mimic the conditions faced by Royal Marines in Afghanistan, medics have been putting their battlefield casualty skills to the test. With daily temperatures reaching over 30C, the marines are under the same pressures they face in Afghanistan – the risk of dehydration and fatigue while in challenging situations. Working … [Read more...] about Medics test battlefield skills in desert
42 Commando Royal Marines desert training
Plymouth-based 42 Commando Royal Marines have hit the desert sand running as they plunge straight into intensive hot weather training in the US. The 300 Marines are feeling the heat in many ways as they cope with high temperatures in the Mojave desert in California, loaded with heavy rucksacks, weapons and protective gear. Hot weather training enables the Marines to build on … [Read more...] about 42 Commando Royal Marines desert training
Royal Navy at Remembrance Day Service
The Royal Navy played a prominent role along with other members of the Armed Forces and civic personnel in the annual Remembrance Day Service on Sunday on Plymouth Hoe. The Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Michael Wright was joined by Deputy Lieutenant of Devon, Vice Admiral Sir Richard Ibbotson KBE CB DSC DL, Deputy Lord Mayor and Deputy Lady Mayoress, Councillor Chaz Singh … [Read more...] about Royal Navy at Remembrance Day Service
HMS Bulwark on exercise attends Remembrance Ceremony
Royal Marines bugler Lance Corporal Nathan Crossley placed a small cross on the grave of a fellow member of the Royal Marines Corps for a Remembrance Service attended by a Royal Naval warship on exercise. The grave is of Corporal George McKenna, killed in the Adriatic 68 years ago, one of 29 British servicemen at buried in the British Cemetery in Corfu town on the island of … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark on exercise attends Remembrance Ceremony
HMS Somerset crew in cross Europre charity car rally
Adventurous sailors from a Plymouth-based warship have completed a cross-Europe car rally in a ‘banger’ to raise money for charity Whilst their warship HMS Somerset was undergoing work following a refit in dry dock a group of engineers competed in a long-distance car rally . Four senior ratings - leading hand engineering technicians (LET) - from the Devonport-based Type 23 … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset crew in cross Europre charity car rally
