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
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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
40 Commando Royal Marines take over authority of Sangin
This week 3rd Battalion The Rifles officially transferred responsibility and command of the Sangin area of operations to 40 Commando Royal Marines. Over the last few weeks, Royal Marine Commandos and attached Ranks have been arriving in Forward Operating Base (FOB) Jackson, in the Sangin region of Helmand province. They have been receiving comprehensive handovers from their … [Read more...] about 40 Commando Royal Marines take over authority of Sangin
Royal Navy submarine HMS Triumph sails after major update
The nuclear-powered Royal Navy submarine HMS Triumph has sailed for trials to test improvements made to her during major refit to refuel her reactor and update her weapon systems. Captain Mike Robinson, the Superintendent Submarines for Devonport, said: "HMS Triumph sails for sea trials with significant safety and capability improvements, equipping her to provide a … [Read more...] about Royal Navy submarine HMS Triumph sails after major update
Royal Navy amphibious force sails for Norway
An amphibious task group of ships and Royal Marines sailed from Plymouth yesterday (Monday 8th) for extreme cold weather training. HMS Albion, the fleet high-readiness amphibious flagship, leads the task group to take part in Exercise Cold Response in Norway. The 18,500 ton assault ship sailed at midday with staff from Commander Amphibious Task Group and 3 Commando … [Read more...] about Royal Navy amphibious force sails for Norway
Royal Navy amphibious exercise in South West
A foggy grey Cornish afternoon was the setting for the first landings of an amphibious exercise off the South West coast involving Devon ships and Royal Marines. Exercise South West Sword is designed to test Plymouth-based assault ship HMS Albion's capabilities as the amphibious flagship and started at Pentewan Sands in Cornwall yesterday. Over the next few days there … [Read more...] about Royal Navy amphibious exercise in South West
