Sailors and Royal Marines from HMS Ocean escorted the Paralympic Torch Relay as the prelude to the London games spectacular opening ceremony. The torch relay made its way through Greenwich under the watchful eye of Plymouth-based HMS Ocean’s crew as the sailors formed a route-lining party. The torch was then ferried across the Thames by a flotilla of small boats in the … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean Paralympic Role
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HMS Bulwark and HMS Ocean exercise Olympic security
Plymouth-based Royal Navy warships HMS Bulwark and HMS Ocean have played a pivotal role in rehearsing the Olympic security operation in the South West. HMS Bulwark, the RN flagship and amphibious command and control vessel took part in Exercise Olympic Guardian earlier in the week, operating as the civil authority maritime command and control HQ at sea near the Jurassic … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark and HMS Ocean exercise Olympic security
HMS Ocean hosts helicopters’ first missile firing at sea
The Royal Navy’s helicopter carrier HMS Ocean has operated British Army Apaches firing Hellfire missiles for the first time at sea. The Plymouth-based warship supported this significant milestone in proving the capability of the attack helicopter Apache to operate and strike from the sea. The Apaches successfully fired 30mm-cannon and Hellfire missiles against seaborne … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean hosts helicopters’ first missile firing at sea
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
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
Thousands Welcome Major Royal Navy Task Group Home
Several thousand families and friends braved the wet weather to give West Country sailors, airmen and Royal Marines a warm welcome on return to Plymouth today Monday (August 3). The jetties of HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, were packed with a Royal Marine Band and ecstatic crowds waving banners bearing greetings and shouting for joy as their loved ones returned in three … [Read more...] about Thousands Welcome Major Royal Navy Task Group Home
The Royal Navy’s largest warship HMS Ocean’s successful sea trials
The Royal Navy's largest warship HMS Ocean returned to her home base of Devonport, Plymouth , today after two very successful weeks conducting trials at sea in home waters following a major upgrade. A £30m investment in the ship and 14 months in the hands of Babcock Marine in HM Naval Base Devonport has maintained the commando carrier at the sharp end of the Royal Navy's … [Read more...] about The Royal Navy’s largest warship HMS Ocean’s successful sea trials
