The Plymouth-based warship HMS Montrose has visited one of the more remote British territorial outposts in the South Atlantic. As part of the ship’s continuing patrol the Type 23 frigate loaned her reassuring presence to the four islands which make up the British Territory of Tristan de Cunha. HMS Montrose commanding officer, Commander Jonathan Lett, said: “This has been … [Read more...] about HMS Montrose visits Tristan de Cunha
Navy News
HMS Somerset visits Saudi Arabia
A port stop in Saudi Arabia gave personnel on board a Royal Navy warship the rare chance to train alongside the kingdom’s Special Maritime Border Security Unit. Plymouth-based Type-23 frigate HMS Somerset is currently on maritime security operations in the Middle East working alongside Saudi Arabian authorities to ensure free and safe passage for ships in local waters, … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset visits Saudi Arabia
Future Chefs at RNAS Culdrose
At Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, the catering contractor Sodexo, has become a sponsor of the “FutureChef” competition run by the Springboard charity. The charity, which helps young people to start a career in hospitality and tourism, runs the FutureChef competition for trainee chefs aged 12-16 culminating in a National Final in London on 26 March 2012. There are three … [Read more...] about Future Chefs at RNAS Culdrose
Afghanistan Honour for Royal Naval Medic from Devon
A Royal Naval medic from Devon has been presented with an operational honour today (Friday) by the Duchess of Cornwall after his first six-month deployment to Afghanistan. Medical Assistant Craig Barff (24), from Devon and originally Hartlepool, deployed in April to work with the Close Support Medical Regiment in Helmand Province. The Duchess of Cornwall, as Commodore in … [Read more...] about Afghanistan Honour for Royal Naval Medic from Devon
Honour for front line Medics
Two South West female naval medics have been honoured for saving lives on the front line in Afghanistan in support of Royal Marines and soldiers. Leading Medical Assistant Lianne Spiby (25) served with Lima Company of Plymouth-based 42Commando and Leading Naval Nurse Sarah Morris, from the medical defence hospital unit at Plymouth’s Derriford Hosptial, have been working with … [Read more...] about Honour for front line Medics
Injured Marines Funding Boost
A group of armed forces personnel in Plymouth with long-term illnesses and injuries has been presented with funds by professional women. Hasler Company has been presented with £1,800 by South West Women In Construction (SWWIC), who all work in disciplines in the building industry, at a ceremony in HM Naval Base, Devonport. Major Steve Melbourne, (Officer Commanding Hasler … [Read more...] about Injured Marines Funding Boost
HMS Montrose sails in icy waters
The latest stage of the frigate HMS Montrose’s six-month South Atlantic deployment has taken it to the edge of the ice fields at the foot of the earth. Slipping past icebergs 8,000 miles from home, the Plymouth-based Type 23 frigate begins 2012 hard at work. The Type 23 frigate encounters penguins-clad glaciers and rocky outcrops as she operates in cold waters. Her crew, … [Read more...] about HMS Montrose sails in icy waters
Submarine Training Award
The crew of Plymouth-based submarine HMS Turbulent has been rewarded for high standards reached during training ahead of last year’s nine-month deployment. Commander Ryan Ramsey, the commanding officer of HMS Turbulent, received the Valiant Trophy from sponsors Rolls Royce. Jerry Hall, Rolls Royce Director of Operations Submarines, presented the trophy which has been awarded … [Read more...] about Submarine Training Award
HMS Vigilant hosts folk concert
One of the Royal Navy’s largest submarines has hosted a folk singer on board to give a concert on board as part of the artist’s UK tour. The nuclear-deterrent submarine HMS Vigilant enjoyed a concert by country singer and guitarist Lisbee Stainton with her backing singer on Wednesday evening (11th January) in Plymouth. The submarine is in HM Naval Base Devonport undergoing a … [Read more...] about HMS Vigilant hosts folk concert
The Royal Marines Association produces Calendar
The Royal Marines Association produces the first calendar to feature wounded and injured servicemen from the British Armed Forces. Triple amputee and former Royal Marine, Mark Ormrod, has teamed up with The Royal Marines Association to produce the first British calendar featuring injured servicemen. The calendar, which features 12 injured Royal Marines, has been commissioned … [Read more...] about The Royal Marines Association produces Calendar
