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SERCO GOOD NEWS FOR PLYMOUTH

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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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. The vessel was

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THE FLAGSHIP OF TORREVIEJA

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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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 as part of a NATO

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THE LIGHTING OF HOPE & REFLECTION

Plymouth marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with events that began with a flag-raising ceremony in the morning to musical shows

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WHAT A PEARL OF A WELCOME

What a Plymouth welcome for the maiden visit of the Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pearl in the Sound this morning. Serco Group tug the SD Hercules