Operations
UK: HMS Atherstone Sets Sail for Three Year Deployment
Portsmouth-based minehunter HMS Atherstone sailed for a three year deployment to the Gulf region. Atherstone’s primary role is mine hunting and disposal, a discipline in which the Royal Navy has a world leading reputation. The United Kingdom keeps a number of Mine Counter Measure Vessels based in Ba
UK: HMS Shoreham Sails into Three-Year Deployment
Slipping silently into the waters of the Firth of Clyde, Royal Navy mine hunter, HMS Shoreham on May 28 left her home port of HM Naval Base Clyde for a three-year deployment. The high-tech Sandown class ship is off to join the UK task-force based in the Gulf. En route she will operate in the [&helli
HNLMS Van Amstel Delivers Supplies to WFP Protection Team
On Sunday 27 May EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Dutch frigate Van Amstel rendezvoused at sea with World Food Programme (WFP) chartered ship MV Caroline Scan to re-supply the Dutch protection team onboard – known as an Autonomous Vessel Protection Detachment or AVPD . The Dutch AVPD, which consists of ar
RFA Argus Sets Sail to North America
Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Argus has set sail to North America to get ready for the hurricane season. Onboard are a team from the Royal Navy’s Maritime Aviation Support Force (MASF), and they are ready to provide aid, whatever the conditions. RFA Argus set sail last Saturday and is currently on pas
EUNAVFOR Commander Visits FS Marne
May 22, the EU Naval Force Operation Commander was welcomed on board Flag Ship FS MARNE to visit the ‘in theatre’ Force Commander and his staff. In Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Operation Commander Rear Admiral Duncan Potts visited FS MARNE and met EUNAVFOR Force Commander Rear Admiral Jean-Baptiste Dupu
Djiboutian Coast Guards Train on Board EUNAVFOR Warship FS NIVÔSE
EU Naval Force Warship FS NIVÔSE welcomed ten Djiboutian coast guards on 16 May for training and discussion on skiff interception, vessel protection teams and online communication. During a port visit in Djibouti, the crew of NIVÔSE and members of the Djiboutian coast guard shared their experiences
Norway: Flying Tigers Test Flexibility Alongside European Counterparts
Exercise Dynamic Mongoose commences today and the ‘Flying Tigers’ of 814 Naval Air Squadron are poised to show their capability in the challenging Norwegian environment. Working alongside the Norwegian Navy, as well other European counterparts, the Tigers’ flexibility in operations will be tested vi
FGS Bremen Hosts Handover Ceremony
On 21st May the German Secretary of State, Mr. Thomas Kossendey, visited the German detachment for Operation Atalanta in Djibouti where he witnessed the handover of German frigate FGS Berlin to FGS Bremen as an EU Naval Force frigate. Before he witnessed the handover ceremony on board FGS Bremen Mr.
UK: Raising Money for Charity Aboard HMS Enterprise
Returning to the UK following a 5-month South Atlantic deployment, HMS Enterprise launched straight into Exercise Joint Warrior with just a short period alongside to replenish stores after the long trip across the pond. The tedium of a long sea passage can be challenging but where some see tedium, o
UK: Royal Navy Receives Acknowledgement for Generous Actions
As well as providing more than 600 personnel to parade at Windsor and welcoming the Olympic flame at RNAS Culdrose, it has been a busy few days for the Royal Navy. Fishery Protection vessels HMS Mersey and Tyne were both called out over the weekend to deal with separate emergencies in the South West
UK: First Woman to Command Major Warship
Commander Sarah West, aged 40, joins Type 23 frigate HMS Portland in Rosyth today, becoming the first woman in the Royal Navy’s history to be selected to command a major warship. Another milestone was recently achieved as Commander Sue Moore, 43, became the first woman to command a squadron of minor
Russian MoD Prolongs Smetlivy’s Deployment Off Syria
Russian Defense Ministry decided to prolong deployment of Black Sea Fleet (BSF) destroyer Smetlivy off Syria… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, May 22, 2012
Seychelles to Bring 11 Suspected Pirates Before Justice
On Wednesday 16 May the Republic of the Seychelles agreed to accept for prosecution 11 suspected pirates who were captured by EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) on 12 May 2012, EU NAVFOR updated today. On 19 May 2012, a team from HNLMS Van Amstel handed over the suspect pirates to the Seychelles authorities
UK: Royal Navy Medic Recognized for Bravery and Heroism
A wounded Royal Navy medic who saved the lives of four colleagues after they were seriously injured in Afghanistan by a grenade attack in 2011 received a Military Cross this week from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. Despite shrapnel wounds to his leg and face, Medical Assistant (MA) Liam O’Grad