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Two Royal Navy River Class offshore patrol vessels, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn, were ordered this week to shadow a Russian corvette and oil tanker
January 24, 2026
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Two Royal Navy River Class offshore patrol vessels, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn, were ordered this week to shadow a Russian corvette and oil tanker
HMS Richmond, after decades of distinguished service to the nation, is due to retire this year and will likely conduct a coastal farewell tour of
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
Plymouth’s Cattewater Harbour plays a vital role in servicing the South West economy, and its maritime and shore teams are working hard over the festive
James Fisher Tankship, the Sir John Fisher was spotted inbound to the Plymouth Cattewater today. The tanker incorporates innovations in design and construction technology to
In a move that outraged many of our followers online and on our flagship website, the scrapping of HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark has once
Dorcas Media/Westward Shipping News are proud to support the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, which we have done for over several years. The Service is a
The rain and miserable weather in the Sound didn’t hinder the homecoming of HMS Somerset and its crew inbound to HMNB Devonport this morning. The