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REFIT PLANS FOR BRITISH MILITARY SEALIFT FERRIES

The MoD’s @AWShips (Ro-Ro) sealift ferry the MV Eddystone has completed an eight-week refit in Denmark, and the first of four planned including; MV Hurst

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THE MS AMADEA IS BACK IN TOWN

A regular cruise ship visitor to Plymouth arrived early this morning in the Sound, the MS Amadea, and is now at anchor inside the breakwater.

September 24, 2026 No Comments

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REFIT PLANS FOR BRITISH MILITARY SEALIFT FERRIES

The MoD's @AWShips (Ro-Ro) sealift ferry the MV Eddystone has completed an eight-week refit in Denmark, and the first of four planned including; MV Hurst Point, MV Anvil Point, and MV Hartland Point.

The huge vessels carry the

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💥💥HMS Portland has successfully delivered a double live firing exercise confirming the potency of two of the Royal Navy’s newest ship-busting missiles.

For this story and more images, visit: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/september/29/20260929-royal-navy-unleashes-new-ship-busting-missiles

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

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The oil tanker CHEM AMSTERDAM outbound in the Sound this evening and in the distance @HMSQNLZ at anchor. https://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Early arrival for the MoD @AWShips Point class roll-on/roll off sealift ship Hartland Point inbound to @HMNBDevonport this morning.
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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

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German frigate FGS Hessen outbound in the Sound this morning and passing @HMSSutherland at anchor near the Plymouth breakwater. https://www.westwardshippingnews.com contact@westwardshippingnews.com

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The Marshall Islands registered oil tanker the CHEM AMSTERDAM inbound to the Plymouth Cattewater this afternoon. https://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

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A NEW LIFE FOR FORT VICTORIA

Last images of @RFAFortVictoria in Plymouth Sound dated 1st May 2023 and January 1st 2024, with news that Fort Victoria will receive a refit to rebuild Royal Navy replenishment skills.

Excellent article from @NavyLookout that shares many of our

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25 Sep 2103412542395621554

Award-winning Westward Shipping News website and live webcams has just secured our latest accolade the 'Most Influential Online & Immersive Media Services Provider 2026 - South West England. More to follow of our win. https://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

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FAREWELL TO THE MS AMADEA

The MS Amadea set sail from the Sound around 2:30pm this afternoon passing the super-yacht Aviva at anchor.

Passengers on board packed the stern to see their final images of the Hoe foreshore—and watch the Plymouth pilot boat guide the ship out beyond