The crew of the Royal Navy’s Flagship and HMS Bulwark welcomed its new commanding officer (Monday 10th). Captain Andrew Burns assumed command of the Devonport based assault ship from Captain Alex Burton as the ship sailed home to HM naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, (Tuesday 11th) from supporting the Dorset Police in delivering a safe and secure Olympic and Paralympic Games. … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark welcomes new Commanding Officer
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HMS Argyll champions British industry in Hamburg
Royal Navy sailors onboard the Plymouth-based frigate HMS Argyll enjoyed a four-day visit to the maritime city of Hamburg in support of UK trade and Investment. The ship was invited to Hamburg to enhance the UK participation in Hamburg’s prestigious Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology Trade Fair, an event providing companies from around the globe a chance to showcase … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll champions British industry in Hamburg
Royal Navy photographer captures 2012 Olympic Games
Royal Naval photographer Joel Rouse (26) has been capturing the maritime security operation supporting the Olympic Games sailing from the Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Bulwark The Plymouth-based amphibious command and control ship has been supporting Dorset Police in delivering maritime security across 50 square miles of coastline at the Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour venue for … [Read more...] about Royal Navy photographer captures 2012 Olympic Games
Royal Naval officer takes a ballet break
HMS Ocean may have been busy guarding the Paralympics, but one member of her crew swapped the Games for an altogether different venue - the Boston Ballet School. Lieutenant Anna Sanocki (30) secured one of 25 places on the school’s prestigious summer programme on the back of her ten years’ experience as an amateur ballerina. Anna, who took up ballet when she was at … [Read more...] about Royal Naval officer takes a ballet break
HMS Montrose has celebrated the ship’s 20th year
The Plymouth-based Royal Navy warship HMS Montrose has celebrated the ship’s 20th year. The ship was launched at Yarrow shipbuilders on the Clyde 20 years ago and her crew decided to celebrate the fact that it is no longer a teenager. Taking time out of a busy schedule, the sailors mustered to mark the moment on board alongside in Devonport Naval Base. The logistics … [Read more...] about HMS Montrose has celebrated the ship’s 20th year
Falklands veterans reunited during Olympic security operation
A naval chef and a Royal Naval senior officer on Olympics duty in Dorset were reunited more than 30 years after meeting during the Falklands conflict. Commodore James Miller, Naval Regional Commander for Wales and Western England, and Chief Petty Officer Cook Martin Etwell, of Royal Fleet Auxiliary Mounts Bay, which has been supporting the Olympic sailing security operation … [Read more...] about Falklands veterans reunited during Olympic security operation
HMS Ocean Paralympic Role
Sailors and Royal Marines from HMS Ocean escorted the Paralympic Torch Relay as the prelude to the London games spectacular opening ceremony. The torch relay made its way through Greenwich under the watchful eye of Plymouth-based HMS Ocean’s crew as the sailors formed a route-lining party. The torch was then ferried across the Thames by a flotilla of small boats in the … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean Paralympic Role
HMS Enterprise family open day
The Plymouth-based Royal navy survey ship HMS Enterprise held an action-packed open day to give families and friends a rare chance to see how their loved ones live and work. To make the day one to remember the ship laid on demonstrations of its ability to tackle a wide range of challenges while deployed far from home. The activities highlighted the potential threats and … [Read more...] about HMS Enterprise family open day
Royal Naval submariners thank families for support
The crew of the Royal Naval submarine HMS Talent staged a special day to show appreciation to friends and relatives whose support helps them to remain operationally prepared. About 130 friends and family attended a day to celebrate the 130-crew’s achievements with a formal parade after a recent homecoming from patrol. The submarine is affiliated with Shrewsbury, Shropshire, … [Read more...] about Royal Naval submariners thank families for support
Royal Naval survey ship HMS Echo arrives home
The Royal Navy survey ship HMS Echo returned home to HM Naval Base, Devonport, Plymouth, (Thursday 16 August) after a 19-month deployment. Joyous families waved and cheered as the crew of the sophisticated ocean survey warship entered the naval base for a period of well-earned leave. Three of the crew have got married and seven babies born since the ship has been away. The … [Read more...] about Royal Naval survey ship HMS Echo arrives home
