Royal Navy amphibious assault ship, HMS Bulwark, has returned to Plymouth from operations in the Mediterranean leading a major Royal Navy deployment. The Plymouth-based ship was leading this year’s exercise Cougar comprising exercises with the French Navy off Corsica and then Exercise Trident Juncture, the largest NATO exercise for a decade involving 30 nations, 60 ships and … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark returns to Plymouth from Exercise Cougar
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British warships gear up for Trident Juncture
Two of the Royal Navy’s largest warships have left port and are sailing to the starting point of the biggest NATO exercise in 20 years. HMS Ocean sailed from Livorno while HMS Bulwark sailed from Toulon straight into the warm up phase of Exercise Trident Juncture. Both vessels have spent months preparing for the ambitious exercise which will see around 36,000 personnel … [Read more...] about British warships gear up for Trident Juncture
HMS Bulwark home from rescue mission
The crew of the Royal Navy‘s amphibious assault ship HMS Bulwark returned from an international search and rescue mission to a heroes’ welcome by overjoyed families. About 1,000 friends and families cheered the sailors into HM Naval Base Devonport in Plymouth and the ship was joined by an escort of landing craft and Royal Marines crews and a thunderous flyby salute from a … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark home from rescue mission
HMS Bulwark returns home to a rapturous welcome
The Fleet Flagship of the Royal Navy, HMS Bulwark, returned to her base port of Plymouth from its amphibious and diplomacy deployment to a rapturous welcome. After four months deployed to the Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf on the amphibious exercise Cougar 14, 750 family and friends of the gathered to greet their loved ones in Devonport Naval Base. The waiting families waved … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark returns home to a rapturous welcome
HMS Bulwark leads major amphibious deployment
The Fleet Flagship of the Royal Navy, HMS Bulwark, sailed from Plymouth to lead the Royal Navy’s major amphibious deployment. The amphibious command and control ship, carrying Royal Marines and a range of all-terrain vehicles, will be joined by recently refurbished HMS Ocean and other ships from the UK’s high readiness Response Force Task Group when they join forces. The … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark leads major amphibious deployment
HMS Bulwark’s 10th Birthday Family Treat
HMS Bulwark, the Royal Navy’s Fleet Flagship, celebrated her tenth birthday joined by family and friends at Plymouth. The crew of the Plymouth-based amphibious landing ship was joined by over 300 family members whilst alongside in HM Naval Base Devonport to celebrate this significant milestone in the life of the Fleet Flagship. The commanding officer, Captain Dean Bassett … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark’s 10th Birthday Family Treat
HMS Bulwark home to jubilant welcome
Hundreds of jubilant families and friends crowded the jetty to welcome the crew of Royal Navy flagship HMS Bulwark back to her base-port of Plymouth today after a successful four-month deployment. More than 700 well-wishers and a Royal Marines Band playing Christmas tunes spread festive cheer as the 360 crew came home for Christmas after a 12,000 miles trip visiting 14 … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark home to jubilant welcome
Royal Navy concludes bilateral exercise with Omani forces
The Royal Navy’s Response Force Task Group, currently deployed on Cougar 13, has successfully completed a six day exercise, Omani Cougar, with the Royal Omani Armed Forces. The maritime exercise tested the full integration of the Royal Navy and Royal Navy of Oman by conducting conventional maritime warfare serials, as well as amphibious training with Royal Marines from 42 … [Read more...] about Royal Navy concludes bilateral exercise with Omani forces
Marathon replenishment for HMS Bulwark
Fleet Flagship HMS Bulwark has restocked her food supplies during a marathon 14-hour replenishment with Royal Fleet Auxiliary Fort Austin in the middle of the Red Sea. A highly complex manoeuvre, a replenishment at sea (RAS) takes a lot of seamanship skill on all sides – from the navigation on the bridge to ensure the ships stay at no more than 50 metres apart and sail at … [Read more...] about Marathon replenishment for HMS Bulwark
British Warships in Gulf Exercise
Sailing together in a powerful display of might, British warships have taken part in their first major exercise in the Gulf since passing through the Suez Canal last week. Three Royal Navy ships – Fleet Flagship HMS Bulwark, helicopter and commando carrier HMS Illustrious and Type 23 frigate HMS Westminster joined with three warships from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Royal … [Read more...] about British Warships in Gulf Exercise
