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KEEPING WATCH, HMS SOMERSET

Plymouth-based HMS Somerset has once again been tracking a Russian task group in the English Channel. The Type 23 frigate was part of an allied

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HMS DAUNTLESS ARRIVES IN PLYMOUTH

Portsmouth-based HMS Dauntless, a Type 45 destroyer, was spotted on our live webcam inbound to HMNB Devonport this afternoon. The impressive warship recently completed her

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NORWEGIAN SHIPS TO JOIN UK CARRIER GROUP

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Norwegian frigate HNoMS Otto Sverdrup and the replenishment ship HNoMS Maud will be participating in the Royal

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THE ULYSSES SUPERYACHT ARRIVES IN PLYMOUTH

ONE of the world’s most stunning superyachts arrived in Plymouth Sound yesterday evening and was captured on our live webcam. For several hours the 103-meter

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EX-FORCES IN BUSINESS AWARDS NOW OPEN

The Forces in Business Awards is the world’s largest celebration of ex-military in second careers—recognising the value veterans add to businesses as well as the

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THE FIGHTING CLAN IS BACK

The Royal Navy’s final Type 23 frigate, HMS Sutherland, was spotted on our live webcam in the Sound returning to sea after a 4-year life

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STRIKE ACTION BY SERCO WORKERS

Some of Serco’s marine workforce are looking to walk out for a day in February over concerns about replacing a £1.2 billion, 10-year contract with