Preparation work has started on HMS Victorious ahead of her planned major refit to ready her for future tasking. The maintenance programme on the Vanguard-class submarine, taking place in Babcock’s Devonport facility, will sustain more than 1,000 jobs in the south west region and will see the boat modernised and improved to continue operational patrols into the 2030s. The … [Read more...] about HMS Victorious arrives in Plymouth for major refit in boost to 1,000 local jobs
Submarines
HMS Diamond joins submarine to safeguard skies and seas of the Mediterranean
Two weeks of intensive training with all manner of air power means Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond is at the top of her game on patrol in the eastern Mediterranean. The Portsmouth-based air defence warship and her 200 crew have been tested by fighter jets including Tornados, Typhoons and F16s, plus E3 surveillance aircraft and Voyager transporters in the skies above and … [Read more...] about HMS Diamond joins submarine to safeguard skies and seas of the Mediterranean
Royal Navy submarine HMS Trenchant breaks through Arctic Ice
Royal Navy submarine HMS Trenchant has broken through the metre-thick ice of the Arctic Ocean to join two US boats on a major exercise. Ice Exercise 18 (ICEX) is a series of demanding trials in the frigid climate of the Arctic Circle, designed to test submariners' skills in operating under the Arctic ice cap. HMS Trenchant joins US submarines USS Connecticut and USS … [Read more...] about Royal Navy submarine HMS Trenchant breaks through Arctic Ice
Royal Navy unveils radical future submarine concepts
The Royal Navy has unveiled a series of futuristic submarine concepts which mimic real marine lifeforms and radically change the way underwater warfare could look in 50 years. With a crewed mothership shaped like a manta ray, unmanned eel-like vessels equipped with sensor pods which dissolve on demand to avoid enemy detection, and fish-shaped torpedoes sent to swarm against … [Read more...] about Royal Navy unveils radical future submarine concepts
HMS Torbay waved a fond farewell by the people of Torbay
Crowds lined the streets to bid farewell to their adopted Royal Navy submarine and crew today as they marched through the centre of Torquay led by the HM Band of the Royal Marines. Hundreds of cheering and clapping shoppers, workers and residents applauded the crew of HMS Torbay marching for the final time through the town as they handed back their traditional civic … [Read more...] about HMS Torbay waved a fond farewell by the people of Torbay
Sailors celebrate HMS Torbay’s proud service
The ship’s company of the Royal Navy submarine HMS Torbay celebrated her proud history at a decommissioning service today . After 32 years of service the Plymouth-based nuclear-powered submarine was alongside a jetty in Devonport Navy Base for the last time as she decommissioned via a ceremony at which a few tears were shed Her 614,000 mile journey around the world, … [Read more...] about Sailors celebrate HMS Torbay’s proud service
Royal Navy Submarine HMS Trenchant prepares for life at sea – on land!
The crew of Plymouth-based Royal Navy submarine HMS Trenchant is preparing for life at sea after a refit – by training on land! HMS Trenchant may still be alongside in Devonport Naval Base with her engineers busy finishing the final stages of her maintenance period - but that has not stopped the command team moving onto planning for going to sea and rejoining the operational … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Submarine HMS Trenchant prepares for life at sea – on land!
Royal Navy Submariners rewarded for excellence
Three Royal Navy submariners have been recognised for the excellence of their work and behaviour. Chief Petty Officer Darren Ward, Petty Officer David Dugmore and Petty Officer Garry Anderson have each been awarded a good conduct and long service award (15 years) at a ceremony in HM Naval Base Devonport. Captain Scott Bower, commander of the submarine flotilla in … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Submariners rewarded for excellence
Royal Navy Submariners charity cycle bid
A team of six cyclists from the Royal Navy submarine HMS Talent is planning to ride from Plymouth to London in a race against time and raise charity funds in memory of a colleague. The Plymouth-based sailors Chief Petty Officers Craig Parker, Scott Yeardley, Matthew Bradley and Warrant Officer Jimmy Dyke and Able Seaman Aidan Madden and Leading Seaman Matty Mead are aiming … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Submariners charity cycle bid
Royal Navy Museum Submarine re-launched
The UK’s only nuclear-powered museum submarine has a bright new future after a ceremonial re-launch in Plymouth Naval Base. Former head of the Royal Navy Admiral Sir Jonathon Band (retired) cut the ribbon to the face-lifted Cold War submarine to herald the next milestone in its thriving career as a tourist attraction and a newly-announced part of the National Museum of the … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Museum Submarine re-launched
