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MV EDDYSTONE EASES OUT INTO THE SOUND 

The MOD’s Strategic Sealift Ro-Ro Point Class Vessel MV Eddystone eases out across Plymouth Hoe early this morning with three tugs and police boats in

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£1.3 MILLION OVERHAUL OF MILLBAY DOCKS

Plymouth’s famous and historic Millbay Docks are receiving some serious infrastructure developments with the start of a £1.3 million+ overhaul that will secure the future

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THE VITAL IMPORTANCE OF PLYMOUTH’S TUGS 

Plymouth’s tugs are an indispensable part of supporting the naval and cargo ships through the channels of the Sound, and provide other day-to-day duties. Many

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HMS RICHMOND HEADS TO THE GULF

She was the first naval shipping movement in the Sound for 2024 and HMS Richmond is Gulf-bound to support the international effort protecting shipping. HMS

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UP CLOSE WITH THE DOLFIJN

The Dutch Walrus-class submarine HNLMS Dolfijn spent 24 hours in Plymouth on a scheduled port visit to Devonport. Westward Shipping News captured the submarine yesterday