MINE COUNTERMEASURE SHIP ARRIVES IN PLYMOUTH

The Navy is set to be reinforced with the MV Island Crown ship arriving at Devonport today.

The ship came from Ulsteinvik prior to conversion and will be operational with the RFA fleet of vessels and dedicated to protecting UK security.

MV Island Crown, purchased by the British Ministry of Defence, to be converted into a mothership for mine countermeasure equipment in home waters.

The MV Island Crown spotted in Plymouth today (Picture Maritime Optima)