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An HM Coastguard helicopter was spotted on our live webcams this afternoon above HMS Sutherland winching a sailor from the Type-23 warship and taken to
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An HM Coastguard helicopter was spotted on our live webcams this afternoon above HMS Sutherland winching a sailor from the Type-23 warship and taken to

The first shipping movements from @HMNBDevonport of the New Year 2026 with @HMSPortland spotted on our live webcams outbound in the Sound. HMS Portland is

Look Back Gallery dated 2nd January 2023 and the flagship of Brittany Ferries the MV Pont Aven, being escorted by Serco-Group tugs with water cannons

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Look Back Gallery dated (12th January 2022) and the massive crane the Jub Commander leaving Deadman's Bay at the Cattewater - and passing the super-yacht the Bravo Eugenia at anchor in the Sound. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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CLEAN TANKER LEAVES THE SOUND
The tanker Fure Vanguard spotted leaving the Sound this morning on our live webcams from @HMNBDevonport
The Swedish-based tanker specialist Furetank signed a five-year charter agreement with the (MOD) Operational Energy Authority (OEA) last year
Chagossans ‘very hopeful’ Starmer’s Chagos handover deal will be stopped on crunch day for treaty
Look Back Gallery dated (11th January 2024) and the German frigate the FGS Brandenburg on a scheduled visit to Plymouth. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Look Back Gallery dated (11th January 2022) and all eyes looking out in the Sound at the luxurious and stylish 109 metre Oceana super-yacht Bravo Eugenia at anchor near the Plymouth breakwater. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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EXCLUSIVE: Chagos First Minister's letter to the British people.
"Please contact members of the House of Lords. Ask them to stop this deal. Ask them to defend British territory, security, taxpayers, and a unique natural environment that Britain has safeguarded for generations."
CLEAN PETROL TANKER ARRIVES IN THE SOUND
The tanker Fure Vanguard was spotted on our live webcams inbound to Yonderberry Fuel Jetty this evening @HMNBDevonport
The Swedish-based tanker specialist Furetank signed a five-year charter agreement with the (MOD) Operational Energy
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