The Plymouth-based Royal Navy warship HMS Portland has refuelled from the veteran tanker Royal Fleet Auxiliary Gold Rover – the last time the tanker will do so. The deployed frigate took fuel oil on board while still sailing off the west coast of Africa from the oldest ship still in naval service. The 11,000-tonne support vessel is due to decommission in the UK next month … [Read more...]
HMS Portland sails on a nine-month patrol
The Royal Navy warship HMS Portland was waved off by families of the crew as they left Plymouth today (Monday) on a nine-month deployment taking them half way round the world. The frigate will undertake maritime security operations to promote stability and deter illegitimate use of the sea in the Middle East and Atlantic Ocean. She is also due to take part in multi-national … [Read more...]
HMS Portland visits London
The Royal Navy’s Devonport based warship HMS Portland visited the capital to support London International Shipping Week. London Shipping Week provides networking opportunities for leaders from all sectors of the international shipping industry. A reception hosted on HMS Portland’s flight deck and was attended by 240 industry guests. The Secretary of State for Transport … [Read more...]
HMS Portland visits Rotterdam to support World Port Days
The Royal Navy warship HMS Portland had a busy visit to Rotterdam to support World Port Days where the ship was open to 20,000 visitors. Included in the visitors were two wedding parties, the first happy couple were Maren and Remco who had been looking for a different location for some wedding photos. HMS Portland was happy to oblige. The second wedding was Jan and Anita Van … [Read more...]
HMS Portland Families Day
The Royal Navy warship HMS Portland treated families and friends of the crew to experience a day in the life of a sailor at sea. The special event was a welcome chance for the sailors to show off the ship to their guests, demonstrate how they live and work at sea and to show their gratitude for the support of their families when the ship is deployed away from home. Families … [Read more...]
Royal Navy in Faroes after 25 year absence
HMS Portland has visited the Faroe Islands and become the first Royal Navy warship to visit the small island nation in 25 years. The frigate visited the Faroes – half way between Norway and the Iceland – for 48 hours while taking part in an anti submarine warfare (ASW) exercise in the North Atlantic. The short visit provided the ship’s company with a break from the 6 hours on … [Read more...]
HMS Portland looks beneath the waves
A Plymouth based warship has been put through her paces exercising with submarines off the coasts of Scotland and Norway. HMS Portland began her workout by providing the opposition for the final stage of Submarine Command Course or ‘Perisher’ as it is more widely known. The course gets its nickname from the number of prospective Commanding Officers who have had their … [Read more...]
HMS Portland home from patrol
The crew of the Royal Navy warship HMS Portland returned home to a rapturous welcome in Plymouth today after a successful seven-month deployment to West Africa, the Falkland Islands and the Caribbean. More than 600 happy family members and friends cheered and waved greetings banners on the jetty at HM Naval Base Devonport, accompanied by Devonport Volunteer Band. Lieutenant … [Read more...]
HMS Argyll and HMS Portland in the Caribbean
Royal Naval warships HMS Argyll and HMS Portland met in the Caribbean while deployed on operations. HMS Argyll and HMS Portland, both Plymouth-based, met off the coast of Puerto Rico to transfer essential stores and took the opportunity to conduct ship manoeuvring training. HMS Portland’s Executive Officer, Lt Cdr Rob Brann, said: ”Our deployment has seen great operational … [Read more...]
HMS Portland works with Cape Verde Coast Guard
A Plymouth based frigate has worked with the Cape Verde Coast Guard – strengthening bonds with the Atlantic islanders and helping prevent the illegal flow of drugs. Following a brief stop in the port of Mindelo, HMS Portland sailed back out to sea with a boarding team from Cape Verde embarked. With the Cape Verdean Coast Guard Cutter, Guardião, alongside the two ships sailed … [Read more...]