The Plymouth-based Royal Navy warship HMS Argyll is sailing on a six-month deployment to the Middle East. The Type 23 frigate left its homeport of HM Naval Base Devonport yesterday for a maritime security patrol in the Arabian Gulf and broader Middle East. HMS Argyll’s commanding officer, Commander Paul Stroude, said: “I am delighted to be sailing for operational tasking … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll deploys to the Middle East
Departures
HMS Albion set sail as part of the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment
HMS Albion set sail (Thursday 7th April) from HM Naval Base Devonport as part of the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment. Devonport-based warships HMS Albion and HMS Sutherland and support ship Royal Fleet Auxiliary Cardigan Bay, together with elements of 40 Commando Royal Marines, will leave for the Mediterranean and Middle East from Devonport and from Marchwood in … [Read more...] about HMS Albion set sail as part of the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment
HMS Scott returns to the Antarctic
The Royal Navy deep water survey ship HMS Scott sailed at sunrise today (Thursday 25th) on deployment to the Antarctic from Plymouth, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of Captain Scott's final expedition to the area. In her second deployment to the region, HMS Scott's aim will be to demonstrate the UK's ongoing commitment to the Antarctic Treaty during the Austral … [Read more...] about HMS Scott returns to the Antarctic
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 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
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 warship HMS Chatham deploys on anti-piracy operations
Plymouth-based HMS Chatham sailed this morning from her base port of Devonport, Plymouth, for a seven-month deployment to patrol the waters around the Gulf of Aden, the Horn of Africa and the Somali Basin. The ship's commanding officer, Commander Simon Huntington, said: “HMS Chatham is deploying to the Middle East to join NATO forces in the fight against piracy as part of … [Read more...] about Royal Navy warship HMS Chatham deploys on anti-piracy operations
HMS Scott deploys from Plymouth to Antarctic
The Royal Navy's advanced deep water survey ship HMS Scott deployed Monday night (26th October) in the pouring rain from Devonport, Plymouth, to the Antarctic for the first time. The Executive Officer of HMS Scott, Lieutenant Commander Phil Harper said: “We're deploying to the Antarctic to support the British Antarctic Survey and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. It's a … [Read more...] about HMS Scott deploys from Plymouth to Antarctic
HMS Monmouth Sails to Gulf
Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth has deployed to the Northern Arabian Gulf region for six months. The ship left her home port of HM Naval Base, Devonport, Plymouth, on Monday (28 Sept) afternoon primarily to engage in anti-piracy and maritime security operations. The Type 23 frigate is also ready for any other tasking required while on operations. HMS Monmouth, known … [Read more...] about HMS Monmouth Sails to Gulf
HMS Northumberland departs for six-month mission
The Devonport-based Type 23 Frigate, HMS Northumberland has left port today for a six-month mission to carry out maritime security duties in the Middle East and patrol the South Atlantic. The ship will sail through three oceans, Indian, Atlantic , and Pacific, pass through the Suez and Panama canals and rounding Cape Hope and Cape Horn. She will operate round the horn of … [Read more...] about HMS Northumberland departs for six-month mission
