The Royal Navy’s amphibious helicopter carrier HMS Ocean has sailed from Plymouth to take part in the largest NATO exercise in 13 years. Carrying Royal Marines from 45 Commando and Merlin, Apache and Chinook helicopters from the Fleet Air Arm, Army Air Corps and RAF, the ship will join a task group of 70 warships from across NATO. HMS Ocean will host the task force … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean sails to take part in NATO Exercise
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Three Royal Navy ships enroute to BALTOPS 15
Three Royal Navy ships are enroute to Poland to participate in the largest maritime exercise of the year – BALTOPS 15. In a demonstration of ongoing commitment to NATO operations, Her Majesty’s Ships Iron Duke and Quorn, as well as the Fleet flagship HMS Ocean, are all participating in this year’s exercise. Known as BALTOPS (Baltic Operations), this annual military … [Read more...] about Three Royal Navy ships enroute to BALTOPS 15
Royal Navy’s new Wildcat helicopter’s 1st landing on HMS Ocean
The Royal Navy’s commando carrier HMS Ocean operated the Navy’s latest attack helicopter, the Wildcat, for the first time. The Wildcat which entered service last year at a commissioning ceremony held at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in Somerset, landed on the Plymouth-based ship during a major exercise. The Royal Navy's first Wildcat began its operational deployment at … [Read more...] about Royal Navy’s new Wildcat helicopter’s 1st landing on HMS Ocean
HMS Ocean takes part in French naval exercise
Royal Navy sailors joined their French counterparts at action stations over the weekend for one of the French Navy’s largest quarterly exercises. Helicopter carrier HMS Ocean took part in Exercise Gabian off the coast of Toulon, a large-scale exercise that takes place four times a year and is the French Navy’s principal operational training exercise for task group operations. … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean takes part in French naval exercise
HMS Ocean Family Day
HMS Ocean celebrated a successful period at sea with a rare chance for families to see round the largest warship in the Royal Navy during a families’ day in Plymouth. More than 1,200 people enjoyed a day of ship tours and activities as the crew showed off the results of their efforts to their families and friends at HM Naval Base, Devonport. Children and parents alike … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean Family Day
HMS Ocean home from sea trials
HMS Ocean has returned home to Plymouth day as the UK’s landing platform helicopter, after a month away conducting intensive sea-acceptance trials and training for her crew. From her brand new, world beating radar to retuned engines, she now delivers a step change in performance following a £65M refit. The ship will now be prepared for the next period at sea. Captain Tim … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean home from sea trials
HMS Ocean sails for sea trials
HMS Ocean sailed from Plymouth today (Saturday) for the first time since October 2012, after undergoing a major refit in her base-port at Devonport, Plymouth. The £65 million refit has improved her ability to carry out her main role as an amphibious helicopter carrier (landing platform helicopter) acting as part of a task group or launching raids by the Royal Marines by … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean sails for sea trials
HMS Ocean home to Plymouth from Olympic security duty
South West-based warship HMS Ocean has today (Friday) sailed into its home port of Plymouth from London following the success in keeping the capital safe during the Olympic Games. The Devonport Naval Base helicopter & commando carrier will now enter a 12-month refit in Devonport. HMS Ocean provided a highly visible presence on the Thames at Greenwich for the summer, acting as … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean home to Plymouth from Olympic security duty
HMS Ocean returning to Plymouth after Olympics duty
HMS Ocean returns to its home-port of HM Naval Base, Devonport at Plymouth on Friday (21 September) after two months on the Thames supporting the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy’s largest warship, has been moored on the river Thames off Greenwich playing a key role in the London 2012 security plan. Captain Andrew Betton, commanding … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean returning to Plymouth after Olympics duty
Royal Naval officer takes a ballet break
HMS Ocean may have been busy guarding the Paralympics, but one member of her crew swapped the Games for an altogether different venue - the Boston Ballet School. Lieutenant Anna Sanocki (30) secured one of 25 places on the school’s prestigious summer programme on the back of her ten years’ experience as an amateur ballerina. Anna, who took up ballet when she was at … [Read more...] about Royal Naval officer takes a ballet break
