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The future for Serco Marine Masters and crews at Devonport Dockyard is now secure after a £1 billion+ contract with the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
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The future for Serco Marine Masters and crews at Devonport Dockyard is now secure after a £1 billion+ contract with the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
IT was an early arrival for the (AWShips) Point class roll-on/roll off sealift ship Hartland Point inbound to HMNB Devonport this morning. The vessel was
Look Back Gallery dated 13 May 2024, and a break in the weather with the arrival of the Pascual Flores.The three masted tall ship schooner,
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Look Back Gallery dated 14th May 2023 and the German replenishment ship Frankfurt am Main outbound in the Sound. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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HARTLAND POINT BACK FROM THE BALTIC
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HARTLAND BACK FROM THE BALTIC
IT was an early arrival for the (AWShips) Point class roll-on/roll off sealift ship Hartland Point inbound to HMNB Devonport this morning.
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@RFALymeBay inbound yesterday and will be participating in the annual French Navy’s #Polaris25 exercises off the West Atlantic where over 3,000 personnel, 20 surface ships, and 40 aircraft will take part from May 12 to June 15, 2025.
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@AWShips MOD (RoRo) uplift ferry Hartland Point inbound to @HMNBDevonport early this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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@AWShips (RoRo) uplift ferry Hartland Point inbound to @HMNBDevonport http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
@RFALymeBay spotted on our live webcam inbound to @HMNBDevonport this afternoon.
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@RFALymeBay inbound to @HMNBDevonport this afternoon. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
Look Back Gallery dated 13th May 2023 and the @SercoGroup SD Adept towing a huge block gate in the Sound. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Look Back Gallery dated 13 May 2024, and a break in the weather with the arrival of the Pascual Flores.
The three masted tall ship schooner, and made famous from the hit BBC drama series of the 1970s 'The Onedin Line' was visiting Plymouth for Pirate Weekend.
In 1999, the…
Medstrike 25 complete. Finalising with two Carrier Strike Groups and SNMG2 gathering for a Photex (official photos to follow). Dauntless was detached and took the opportunity for a Ships company photo.
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🌊 Can we interest you in some rules-based international order? Two carrier groups—British & Italian—joined by ships from Europe, Canada & the US. A dozen nations sailing together, forming one of the most powerful naval forces at sea today. Alliances matter. #StrongerTogether
GETTING READY FOR THE POPULAR MS AMERA
Plymouth will be the last coastal stop on Friday morning at 8am for the MS AMERA cruise ship.
The vessel will drop anchor in the Sound on a whistle-stop visit before returning to the city of Bremerhaven in northern Germany on Saturday.…
Look Back Gallery dated 12th May 2023 and the German replenishment ship the Frankfurt am Main on a port visit to @HMNBDevonport http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Look Back Gallery dated 12th May 2023 and @HMSScottRN outbound in the Sound.
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British registered tanker the WHITSTAR inbound to Millbay Docks this afternoon. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Look Back Gallery dated 11th May 2022 and @HMSEnterprise @hms_kent and @RFATideforce at buoy in the Sound. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Look Back Gallery dated 11th May 2021 and the stylish super yacht Cloudbreak owned by billionaire businessman Alexander Svetakov.
WSN captured the image of the luxurious yacht leaving the Plymouth breakwater.
The super yacht was berthed at the Barbican Landing Stage @PlymCatte…
Taking a break on the scaffolding that will be coming down shortly.
Wet, cold, and windy start for the Ocean City Running Festival that has not stopped the runners in the 10K race that started on the Hoe Promenade. It was slightly delayed because some cars on route were blocking a road. You can see more live streaming on our webcam:…
WORLD'S TOP SUPER YACHT VISITING PLYMOUTH
One of the world’s top super yachts the Ilona and believed to be owned by Australian businessman Frank Lowy, is berthed at the Barbican Landing Stage this weekend.
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WORLD'S TOP SUPER YACHT VISITING PLYMOUTH
One of the world's top super yachts the Ilona and believed to be owned by Australian businessman Frank Lowy, is ...
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WORLD'S TOP SUPER YACHT VISITING PLYMOUTH
One of the world's top super yachts the Ilona and believed to be owned by Australian businessman Frank Lowy, is berthed at the Barbican Landing Stage this weekend.
The Dutch built super yacht is drawing in the crowds and can…
HMS TYNE TRACKS RUSSIAN SUBMARINE
A familiar visitor to Plymouth HMS Tyne was tasked to track a Russian submarine off the south coast of England. More of the story on our website:
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HMS TYNE TRACKS RUSSIAN SUBMARINE
A familiar visitor to Plymouth HMS Tyne was tasked to track a Russian submarine off the south coast of England ...
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Look Back Gallery dated 10th May 2024, and one of Westward Shipping News most dramatic images.
The Captain of HMS Triumph had to take collision avoidance measures after a local fishing boat cut across its bow. The owner of the fishing boat was later fined after this incident.…
@RFALymeBay the Bay-class dock landing ship arriving at the Plymouth Breakwater this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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@RFA Lyme Bay at buoy near the Plymouth Breakwater today.
Look Back Gallery dated 9th May 2024, and @RFAProteus outbound passing the cruise ship Seabourn Venture at anchor near the Plymouth breakwater. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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@HMSLedbury a Hunt-class Mine Counter Measures Vessel spotted on our live webcam inbound to @HMNBDevonport this afternoon.
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@HMSLedbury inbound to @HMNBDevonport this afternoon.
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