The Plymouth-based amphibious assault ship HMS Bulwark enjoyed a successful four-day visit as the largest and brightest star of the Southampton Boat Show. Sounding her saluting guns and with her crew lining the decks, she berthed next to the show’s marina. Towering above the luxury yachts and other exhibitors, she attracted considerable attention from the show’s visitors who … [Read more...] about Plymouth based HMS Bulwark stars at Boat Show
Navy News
Injured Royal Marines Climb Snowdon for Charity
Royal Marines from Hasler Company at HM Naval Base, Devonport, have conquered Mount Snowdon to help support their colleagues. Major Steve Melbourne, Officer Commanding Hasler Company, said: “The climb took the group two hours 20 minutes to complete, but owing to the limitations of some of the lads, they took more than three hours to return to the vehicles at the finish. This … [Read more...] about Injured Royal Marines Climb Snowdon for Charity
The Maritime Aviation Support Force
The Maritime Aviation Support Force (MASF) based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose provides a “one stop shop” to meet personnel requirements and provide the professional aviation specialists essential to support naval aviation operations from ships and land bases anywhere in the world. When a Squadron of Naval aircraft deploys to a ship or any other detached operating … [Read more...] about The Maritime Aviation Support Force
HMS Scott ready to deploy
The Royal Navy ship HMS Scott has returned to sea prior to deploying to her primary mission of deep water surveying. The Plymouth-based deep bathymetric survey ship is designed to map the ocean floor and gathers information on the data-sparse waters of the world’s oceans. She will return to this tasking in the next week in the Atlantic after conducting testing off the South … [Read more...] about HMS Scott ready to deploy
HMS Somerset begins operations
The Royal Naval frigate HMS Somerset is making good progress towards her operating area and has recently taken over duties from sister ship HMS Monmouth. Once across the Mediterranean, HMS Somerset paused at Soudha Bay, Crete, for an operational capability check at the NATO range to confirm the accuracy of the communications and sensors. Having been given the all-clear, the … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset begins operations
Royal Navy Stars in Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Navy will be taking centre stage in the international spectacular at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo from Friday (5th August) to 27th August. A worldwide audience of millions (218,425 watching the live show in Edinburgh and a TV audience judged at over 100 million) for the spectacular event will see the Royal Navy in the limelight as the lead military … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Stars in Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
HMS Bulwark visits Torbay
Hundreds of Torbay people enjoyed a taste of the Royal Navy at sea when the amphibious assault ship HMS Bulwark anchored off Torquay. The 320-strong crew of the Plymouth-based ship HMS Bulwark hosted nearly 1,000 guests last weekend (22/24th July) and treated some to a dynamic action-packed programme demonstrating the versatility and power of the ship and crew. HMS … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark visits Torbay
HMS Somerset pre-deployment family day at sea
The Royal Naval warship HMS Somerset welcomed its crew’s families onboard today (Friday) to treat them to an exciting day at sea before the sailors deploy on patrol. The action-packed day off the south west coast included a thrilling Lynx helicopter display and the ship turned up the volume by sending off a salvo from its main gun. In a perfect weather families and other … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset pre-deployment family day at sea
Royal Navy welcomes new Head of Training
The Plymouth-based head of training for the Royal Navy has retired to be replaced after a ceremony at HM Naval Base Devonport today (Tuesday). Rear Admiral Chris Snow CBE has been relieved in command of Royal Naval training and as the Senior Naval Officer in the South West by Rear Admiral Clive Johnstone CBE who assumed the duties of Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST). Rear … [Read more...] about Royal Navy welcomes new Head of Training
The decommissioning of HMS Cornwall
The commanding officer and crew of HMS Cornwall said farewell and thank you to the County of Cornwall today (Thursday) as they performed the final act of ceremony for the ship under the White Ensign at the decommissioning ceremony. The ceremony staged at Devonport Naval Base, to mark the ship retiring from the Royal Navy after 23 years, was an occasion for the ship’s captain … [Read more...] about The decommissioning of HMS Cornwall
