“The work of Britannia Royal Naval College is clearly a national asset we must protect and support.” The words of Mike Reader – Member of Parliament for Northampton South – and one of a group from the ...

Life at sea isn’t all about guns, missiles, fast-paced action, manoeuvres at close quarters. Sometimes it’s grimy, oily, dirty, backbreaking – and just as rewarding. It also largely unsung. Captains.

1. Mariners are advised that the Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre will be hosting a Royal Yachting Association Performance Training sailing event in the Gareloch from 0900-1700 15-16 Feb 25. 2.

Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is now formally linked with the flagship of the UK’s Merchant Fleet, cruise liner Queen Mary 2. Beneath a portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II – who ...

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Royal Navy experts have battled drifting mines, underwater explosions and drone attacks in a simulated exercise as part of strengthened NATO efforts to thwart subsea attacks. More than 140 mine ...

The family of one of the country’s oldest sailors would love to see a big turnout from the naval family at his funeral. Alan Norman Martin – known to friends and family simply as Norman – served ...

Crew of new frigate HMS Venturer honoured the unique heroic deed of their World War 2 namesake exactly 80 years ago – an action still relevant in the 21st Century Royal Navy. On February 9 1945, the ...

There will be many who follow, but Sara Young is the first ‘sailor of the year’ from the nation’s flagship to be crowned in the vessel’s affiliated city. The 25-year-old leading medical assistant ...

Seven serving sailors and Royal Marines who have battled incredible adversity are heading for the first winter sports edition of the Invictus Games in Canada. Team UK has a 62-strong squad for the ...

The first of the Royal Navy’s next-generation electronic warfare systems has rolled off the production line as final fests and upgrades are made. The Maritime Electronic Warfare System Integrated ...