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50 YEARS OF BRITTANY FERRIES IN PLYMOUTH

TODAY, is the 50th anniversary of the first-ever Brittany Ferries voyage into Plymouth that was carrying a cargo of cauliflowers and cognac from Roscoff, on

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THE SCANDIC OIL TANKER

The Scandic, oil/chemical tanker sailing under the flag of Denmark (inbound) on her way into Plymouth’s Cattedown Wharves this morning with the THV Galatea in

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THV Galatea leaving Millbay

The buoy-laying vessel the THV Galatea leaving Millbay this morning in mist and rain Plymouth Sound. YOU CAN SEE HER NOW ON OUR LIVE WEBCAM,

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NAVY VESSELS ON FESTIVE PATROL

HMS Severn will be at sea patrolling British waters during the festive break with HMS Somerset on duty as Fleet Ready Escort.

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TECHNO SHIP – THE THV GALATEA 

Specialist techno ship the THV Galatea was inbound in the Sound this evening and being guided by the Plymouth Pilot boat.  The THV Galatea at 84m

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HMS PORTLAND HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

It’s been a busy year for the crew at HMS Portland, and especially being the Duty Ship for 4 months during April to August 2022,

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NEW HYBRID CARGO SHIP – THE AASFOSS

General cargo ship the AASFOSS (inbound) to the Plymouth Cattewater Wharves this afternoon, and a hybrid built vessel sailing under the flag of Norway. The