Warrant Officer First Class Marine Matt Tomlinson has been granted the honour of Freeman of Street, Somerset, his hometown - the first ever honorary freeman of the area. Hundreds of Street residents turned out to cheer and wave flags as the parish council conferred the distinction to recognise his operational awards - the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and Military Cross and … [Read more...] about Courageous Royal Marine Matt Tomlinson honoured by his community
Navy News
HMS Cornwall has sailed on counter-piracy operations
Plymouth-based Royal Navy warship HMS Cornwall sailed today Thursday (28 th October) for six months to conduct counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden. The ship has been preparing for several months for this operation by successfully undertaking an intensive operational sea training programme in her base port of Devonport to fully prepare the frigate and her sailors to … [Read more...] about HMS Cornwall has sailed on counter-piracy operations
HMS Montrose has disrupted a group of suspected pirates
Within a week of her latest NATO counter-piracy patrol in the Gulf of Aden, Devonport-based Royal Navy warship HMS Montrose has disrupted a group of suspected pirates. The suspects are believed to have been ready to attack a North Korean merchant vessel Mi Rae on Friday (October 1) which was transiting the safe maritime corridors in the Gulf of Aden. HMS Montrose, a Type … [Read more...] about HMS Montrose has disrupted a group of suspected pirates
HMS Argyll arrives home after refit
The Plymouth-based Royal Navy warship HMS Argyll has arrived home at Plymouth today (Thursday) after an 11-month extreme ‘make-over' to be welcomed by families. Families and loved ones gathered on the jetty in HM Naval Base Devonport to brave thick fog which delayed the arrival and heavy rain. The Type 23 frigate returned to sea on 10 th September after the refit which … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll arrives home after refit
HMS Talent home from seven-month patrol
A warm welcome is expected for the return of the Royal Navy submarine HMS Talent after seven months away from the UK. More than 200 families, friends and well-wishers are expected to line the jetty at HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, to welcome the crew of the nuclear-powered attack submarine at her base-port. HMS Talent will also be given the honour of attendance by … [Read more...] about HMS Talent home from seven-month patrol
Royal Marine leads first landings with Brazilian Marines
A Royal Marine who served in Iraq and Afghanistan has led a series of beach assault exercises with Brazilians off the coast of Rio de Janeiro – the first time on this scale. Lieutenant Colonel Neil Wraith, 39, oversaw the dynamic drills that involved hundreds of Brazilian Marines and Royal Marines from the Royal Navy's amphibious helicopter carrier HMS Ocean who landed by … [Read more...] about Royal Marine leads first landings with Brazilian Marines
HMS Ocean enters Rio for military and diplomatic dates
With the soaring heights of Rio's hills above her, HMS Ocean is dwarfed as she makes her way into Brazil's most famous city on the next stage of her intercontinental tour. The Royal Navy's largest warship arrived under cloudy skies on Thursday, where many crew members got their first view of Sugarloaf Mountain and the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. The crew of the … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean enters Rio for military and diplomatic dates
Families enjoy day at sea onboard Devonport Warship HMS Montrose
Devonport-based Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose sailed today with special guests – 280 families and friends of the crew - to give them the rare chance to experience life at sea for a day. Despite the inclement weather, this was an ideal opportunity for HMS Montrose's crew to show their loved-ones around their ship which will be their home whenever they deploy round the … [Read more...] about Families enjoy day at sea onboard Devonport Warship HMS Montrose
HMS Somerset is heading to protect Iraq’s oil lifeline
The South West Royal Navy warship HMS Somerset is heading to protect Iraq's oil lifeline while on maritime policing patrol in the Middle East. The Plymouth-based Type 23 frigate is providing security to the Arabian Gulf region, having left Devonport earlier this year. In the first week of her current tasking the ship visited 76 vessels, where her boarding team and … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset is heading to protect Iraq’s oil lifeline
The Royal Navy’s HMS Daring passes tough test
The Royal Navy's HMS Daring, the most advanced warship in the world, has passed her first test of teamwork under simulated battle and emergency conditions. The destroyer has been in HM Naval Base, Devonport, Plymouth, training under the most testing programme of training with staff from Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) based in the naval base – culminating in a realistic war … [Read more...] about The Royal Navy’s HMS Daring passes tough test
