HMS Portland
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The official X account for HMS Portland
Joined March 2014
The calm before the storm. Day 1 of Operational Sea Training.
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Today we remember the four members of our ship's company that died on this day 17 years ago when we lost our helicopter. Lt Dave Dave Cole.Lt Robb Dunn.Lt Jamie Mitchell.LAEM Richard Darnell.
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Sometimes life at sea π affords extraordinary privileges: one of the 7 natural wonders of the world π, #AuroraBorealis (#nothernlights) seen on a cold, clear βοΈ night sky over the Hebrides π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ from the Bridge of the Ship last night π @RoyalNavy @RNinScotland
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Torpedoes Away! An action packed day spent perfecting our Under Water Warfare skills in the beautiful waters of Northern Scotland @RNinScotland. Practicing our weapon drills regularly ensures we maintain our fighting edge. #practicemakesperfect. @RoyalNavy @RN_engineers
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HMS PORTLAND is deploying on operations! Sailing from Devonport yesterday, we waved farewell to family and friends and are ready to respond for our period of duty π¬π§βοΈ . #royalnavy #deployingonops #devonport #madeintheroyalnavy
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HMS Portland's Ships Company during our visit to Gothenburg, Sweden πΈπͺ. Visiting Sweden and operating with our Swedish colleagues is always a great pleasure and no less than eight @RoyalNavy ships have visited or exercised with the Swedish Armed Forces this year! @UKinSweden π¬π§πΈπͺ
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#HMSPortland successfully embarked 8 Naval Strike Missiles, restoring our Anti-Surface capability. This is a big step forward in ensuring we are Global, Modern and Ready and further strengthens partnerships with our NATO allies @KOGDefence π³π΄π #RoyalNavy #WeAreNATO
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Whilst operating in the coastal waters of #Scotland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ, the Ship recently navigated through the Gulf of Corryvreckan. One of the most dangerous stretches of water π in the UK, itβs whirlpool is the thirdπ₯largest in the world π @RoyalNavy @RNinScotland
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The first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of dedicated service. π¬π§π. HMS Portland is proud to serve Her Majesty the Queen. #HM70 #PlatinumJubilee
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Whilst operating in the coastal waters of #Scotland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ, the Ship recently navigated through the Gulf of Corryvreckan. One of the most dangerous stretches of water π in the UK, itβs whirlpool is the thirdπ₯largest in the world π @RoyalNavy @RNinScotland
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Hello π Mayport, Florida! After an exercise with the @USNavy, HMS Portland is looking forward to a visit to the Sunshine State! π¬π§πΊπ²βοΈ#RoyalNavy #Florida #Mayport
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Today, along with other @RoyalNavy Ships deployed across the globe π, we will be conducting a 'Siren Salute' π to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee #HM70 #PlatinumJubilee
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Yesterday we waved goodbye to families and friends as we headed off from Devonport πβοΈ #HMSPortland #RoyalNavy
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A successful day on PTLD testing and proving our anti air and anti surface capabilities! βοΈπ¬π§β΄#traintofight #madeintheroyalnavy #royalnavy #readytorespond
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Today the sun came out as we conducted a Replenishment at Sea with @RFATidespring. βοΈπ #RoyalNavy #HMSPortland
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Torpedoes Away!. An action packed day operating with #UKCSG23. Merlin helicopters from @HMSQNLZ and @HMSPortland conducted drops of underwater weaponsπ₯. Ships and aircraft in the Strike Group train together to ensure we can defend the aircraft carrier from submarine threats. π¬π§
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Yesterday our EWO sailed from Devonport for the last time in the Royal Navy. After 36 years in the RN, WO1 Welch hands the baton to his son, who is onboard @HMS_Richmond ,to keep the Welch name at sea. #HMSPortland #RoyalNavy βοΈπ
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The sun shone on #HMSPORTLAND Commanding Officerβs Supersession this morning as Cdr E G Moss-Ward RN assumed Command from Cdr T Leeder RN. Fair winds and following seas to you both Sirs!π¬π§βοΈ π βοΈ @RoyalNavy #supersession #sailorsfamilymission
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It's Armed Forces Week! π¬π§ HMS Portland is proud of the role we play in UK Defence. β. This week we continue on Exercise Dynamic Mongoose with our NATO partners @NATO_MARCOM hunting submarines in the North Atlantic. π©π°π΅πΉπ«π·π¨π¦π³π±π³π΄π©πͺπΊπ²π¬π§. #AFW22 #WeAreNATO #DynamicMongoose
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Who better to present his Queen's Platinum Jubilee medalποΈduring an Official Reception onboard than his Mum and Dad?! Congratulations to our Flight Commander, what a special moment! βπ¬π§ @RoyalNavy @RAdmJudeTerry
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#HMSPortland conducted a Remembrance Service onboard in Haakonsvern to remember those that came before us and paid the ultimate sacrifice βοΈ #LestWeForget #RoyalNavy
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A very busy first week on #SteadfastDefender24 as we join the largest NATO exercise for decades. π«‘ Escorting duties with @HMSPWLS .π Embarked 814 NAS @RNASCuldrose Merlin Helo.β½οΈ Fuel taken from @RFATidesurge .π€ Hosted @COMUKCSG onboard . More to come!
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Beautiful sunset backdrop for our Merlin helicopter whilst conducting operations at sea π. Her main role is using her advanced sensors and skilled aircrew to help us detect and track submarines. πβπ¬π§. @RoyalNavy.@RNASCuldrose.#Merlin
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Earlier this week @HMSPortland observed the wonders of the beautiful Northern Lights. π. Earlier that day we conducted Drill Torpedo firings π₯, proving our weapon deployment capabilities as part of #SteadfastDefender24
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Farewell Cardiff!ππ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ A lovely photo of our early morning departure. A fantastic weekend supporting the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal especially for our Welsh sailors! βπ¬π§π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ @RNinWales @PoppyLegion @BrigJkFraserRM @royalnavy #LestWeForget
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Watch our transit in to Leith π 27 seconds sped up but who can guess how long it actually took?πβοΈ #HMSPortland #RoyalNavy
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Great footage of our Warfare Department conducting yesterday's 42 Gun Salute π₯ for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. @RoyalNavy #PlatinumJubilee #HM70
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#HMSPortland started the week with a bang, with our Gunnery and Weapon Engineering teams demonstrating their world class training by successfully conducting a 30mm shoot ππ
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HMS Portland is back at sea after her maintenance period alongside. #HMSPORTLAND #RoyalNavy #Type23Frigate #F79
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A beautiful backdrop π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ for early morning target practice!π₯ Our people regularly practice their gunnery skills to ensure we are ready at a moment's notice to respond to threats. Quiz question: What is the @RoyalNavy nickname for the large inflatable targets? π
. @RNinScotland
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Today we reached an important milestone of our regeneration and return to operations; we have assumed responsibility for the care and protection of the ship and the Ensign is close up once more. One step closer to sea!
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Here's the view from HMS Portland as the #SteadfastDefender24 Carrier Strike Group assembled!
Ships from @NATO allies have joined @HMSPWLS. Warships from Canada, Spain and Denmark have sailed with the aircraft carrier, @HMSPortland and @RFATidesurge in close formations to practise operating together and proving their ability to deter threats. #SteadfastDefender24.
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The Scottish weather holds out for @HMSPortland as we embark food stores ahead of sailing βοΈ #HMSPortland #RoyalNavy
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Today we marked our return to the Fleet with a rededication ceremony alongside HMNB Devonport. #PortlandPride
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30 members of our Shipβs Company got an experience of a lifetime today as they flew round the Norwegian Fjords in a Merlin helicopter. Massive thanks to 814 NAS for making it possible πβοΈ @RNASCuldrose @RoyalNavy #RoyalNavy #HMSPortland
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Training continues on operations! π¬π§βοΈβοΈ Testing our weapon systems and continuing the development of our sailors, PTLD is ready to react πͺπΌ #trainingsailors #traintofight #traininganddevelopment #RoyalNavy @RoyalNavy
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Hello Liverpool π wonderful to be alongside in such an amazing city this weekend! #FerryAcrossTheMersey. @RoyalNavy @lpoolcouncil @HMSEagletRNR
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Another day at sea, another RAS for #HMSPortland as we take on fuel from @RFATidesurge β½οΈπ #RoyalNavy #RFA
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To raise money for our Welfare Fund, #HMSPortland held a pizza deliveroo night hosted by the Wardroom. This saw Officers of the Wardroom prep, cook and deliver pizza and sides to each Mess for a donation that will benefit the Shipβs Company π#RoyalNavy
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A busy couple of days for @HMSPortland beginning with a Heavy Machine Gun shoot, conducting training serials for personnel on board ensuring that we are ready to fight, and fighting to win π₯π #HMSPortland #RoyalNavy
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Hello Oslo π wonderful to visit the Norwegian π³π΄ capital following our time on operations. We have a fantastic view of the beautiful Oslo Opera House @VisitOSLO from our berth! @UKinNorway @RoyalNavy π¬π§π³π΄
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Delighted to have arrived in Halifax, Canada to represent the @RoyalNavy and @UKinCanada π¬π§ at the @RoyalCanNavy π¨π¦ @hfxfleetweek βοΈ. Learn more at: .and #HFXFleetWeek
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A Replenishment at Sea (RAS) for fuel β½ ensures we can remain on task and stay combat effective π₯. Operating within 30m of @RFATideforce (37,000 tonnes) is a highly skilled feat of seamanshipβ, ship handling π’π’ and Marine Engineering π§ for our sailors. #RAS. @RoyalNavy
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(1/2) HMS PORTLAND FAMILIES DAY π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ It was an honour to host families and friends on board #hmsportland today! Our sailors throughly enjoyed showing off the ship and giving them a slice of life at sea π βοΈ π¬π§ #madeintheroyalnavy #sailorforaday
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Hello Cardiff (Helo Caerdydd) π. Wonderful to be in Wales π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ this weekend to show our support to the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. @HMSCambria @PoppyLegion @RoyalNavy #PoppyAppeal22 #LestWeForget
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We are taking part in the annual NATO led Exercise 'Dynamic Mongoose'. @NATO_MARCOM. Operating with NATO colleagues allows us to sharpen our Anti-Submarine Warfare skills in a realistic environment. But first - a spot of Gunnery!. π¬π§πΊπ²π©πͺπ³π΄π³π±π¨π¦π«π·π΅πΉπ©π°. #DynamicMongoose #WeAreNATO
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Hello Torbay! πGreat to be here and join the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations with you. Hope you enjoyed our gun salute as part of the celebrations! π¬π§ #HM70. #PlatinumJubilee
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A huge congratulations to our DMEO(P) who passed his Marine Charge Qualification last week π οΈπ. Years of preparation from a university degree to a gruelling 3 day board led to Lt Will Hawkins RN being able to call himself a Charge Qualified Engineer. Congrats Props!
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Conducting a MOBEX today off the coast of Isle of Lewis saw our Swimmer of the Watch in full action with the medical team on standby βοΈπ€Ώ #HMSPortland #RoyalNavy
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Congratulations to our Deputy Weapon Engineer Officer who has passed his Engineering Charge Board. π Our Weapon Engineers maintain a range of equipment onboard including the 4.5 Inch Gun, Sea Ceptor Missiles and the Ship's IT systems. π π₯οΈ #madeintheroyalnavy #F79
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The @NATO flag flies in @HMSPortland after the Ship joined @NATO_MARCOM Standing NATO Maritime Group 1. PORTLAND π¬π§ will operate with @deutschemarine frigate MECKLENBURG VORPOMMERN π©πͺ and Polish frigate GENERAL TADEUSZ KOΕCIUSZKO π΅π± under the command of @COM_SNMG1 . #WeAreNATO
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An honour to host the Secretary of State for Wales π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ - The Rt Hon David TC Davies MP @DavidTCDavies whilst in Cardiff today. Our Welsh sailors were proud to show him the work they do to keep our Ship at peak performance. βπ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώπ¬π§ #MadeInTheRoyalNavy @BrigJkFraserRM @RNinWales
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Hello π TS Royalist @SeaCadetsUK Great to see the Sea Cadet Sail Training Ship off the East Coast of Scotland today. β #SailorsFamilyMission #HMSPortland
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Today we continued the celebrations with two Officer of the Watches passing their Bridge Warfare Qualification. Hours of revision and hardwork has paid off as after a two hour board, the Commanding Officer presented them with their certificates #HMSPortland #RoyalNavy
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Busy day for HMS PORTLAND as we embark our food stores prior to sailing. Who can guess how many potatoes we took on?π₯βοΈ
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Alongside in North Shields close to #Newcastle, birthplace of Admiral Lord Collingwood, namesake of @HMS_Collingwood. Collingwood led the @RoyalNavy in to battle at Trafalgar in HMS ROYAL SOVEREIGN in 1805 and is commemorated by this monument overlooking the #Tyne.
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Training complex serials with @RFATidesurge in the most challenging conditions. Replenishment at Sea (RAS) at night. #worldclasstraining #replenishmentatsea #RAS #FOST #hmsportland
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Another day at sea means training for every eventuality. Yesterday we ran out the scenario of a fire in the Upper AMR with 4 casualties. A sterling effort from the Shipβs Company meant the fire was extinguished and the casualties received life saving medical care π§―βοΈ #RoyalNavy
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Members of the Shipβs Company recently completed a charity burpee challenge raising over Β£1,000π° for @CR_UK. 5 burpees every minute for one hour = one for every km of the UK π¬π§ mainland coastline (17,819 in total). A great challenge for a great cause! πͺ @RoyalNavy @NAVYfit
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A brisk winter's day onboard @HMSPortland for the Commanding Officer's Supersession. Cdr M Court RN has this morning assumed Command from Cdr E G Moss-Ward RN. Fair winds and following seas Cdr Moss-Ward and a warm welcome to Cdr Court. π¬π§βπ @RoyalNavy #Supersession
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Congratulations to our Deputy Marine Engineering Officer on passing his charge board π·πΌββοΈπ π’ The culmination of 4 years of training, this board is an important milestone in a RN engineerβs career. BZ! #madeintheroyalnavy #ifyoucanfixacar #marineengineering #RNcareers
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Congratulations to both our Officer of the Watch 4 and CISE who βshipped their stripeβ and promoted to Lieutenant yesterday. Their new epaulettes were presented by the Commanding Officer to mark the occasion. #HMSPortland #RoyalNavy
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As we move into the final week of @FOST Operation Sea Training, we conducted sea boat drills using our PAC24 rib. #pac24 #royalnavy #fost #worldclasstraining #seaboat
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Schuey Scuey at the wheel! HMS Portland wishes you the best today against MK Dons, see you in the playoffs @plymouthargyle β½οΈπ #greenarmy #plymouthargyle #royalnavy #leadership
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This week saw the end of a busy term on PTLD with the awarding of COβs termly prizes. LMA Newby, LET Steers, ET Gaoseb and ET Loum were all rewarded for their outstanding efforts this period. Well done!
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Yesterday our Commanding Officer held a Clear Lower Deck to recognise and present some awards to our Ships Company. First to be presented were those who received the Royal Victorian Medal and have become members of the Royal Victorian Order.
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Thank you Belfast for your wonderful hospitality - the Ship's Company has enjoyed exploring the city and the beautiful surroundings. Whilst alongside we hosted the Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Mr Nick Price @BLieutenancy and High Sheriff, Dr Peter Kyle @belfastcc. @RoyalNavy.β
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Today we reach another significant milestone on our path to operations by embarking a helicopter to regenerate our aviation capability with the assistance of @815NAS
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With over Β£1,500 raised, this years @MovemberUK challenge draws to a close for #HMSPortland with the Commanding Officer choosing a winner for Best, Worst and Have You Even Tried? category. Weβll let you decide who won which! π₯Έ #RoyalNavy
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Maintenance with a view π οΈπ . Essential work has been successfully conducted on one of #HMSPortlandβs radars - a perfect opportunity for sight seeing and training within the Weapon Engineering Department π‘ #RoyalNavy
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Christmas lunch onboard means playing a game of spot your sailor, first up some of the Officers prepping and serving ππ
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Fantastic to have the privilege of laying a wreath at the 'Orlogsgast' monument in Oslo π³π΄. The monument honours those who served in the Royal Norwegian Navy between 1814-1945. #UKandNorway #LestWeForget @UKinNorway @VisitOSLO π¬π§π³π΄β
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Question of the day. what Main Broadcast Pipe would we make before commencing the activity below?! ββ΄οΈ #PlymouthIn #answersonapostcard
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Fantastic image taken from our helicopter π yesterday. Thank you to the local mariners of Torbay π₯οΈ for your warm welcome and taking part in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee gun salute.π¬π§ #HM70 #PlatinumJubilee
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Clear skies at the start of a Thursday training war. Good luck to all our sailors training to fight at action today. Standby for updates! #fost #worldclasstraining #royalnavy #portland #clearskiesfullheartscantlose
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Petty Officer Hudson is our Ship's Protection Manager. It is her job to ensure that we remain highly trained in handling our Force Protection weapons. Today we celebrate International Women's Day and recognise the work that women do in the Royal Navy. #InternationalWomensDay
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π¬π§ π€ π«π·.Alongside in Cherbourg for the weekend. France is a key strategic ally of the UK, and the @RoyalNavy and @MarineNationale cooperate in a range of exercises and operations around the World π @UKDefenceFrance @UKinFrance #strongertogether
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A privilege to host the Minister of State for Defence Procurement @AlexChalkChelt onboard yesterday. Our sailors were proud to show him how we live and operate on our Ship and how our people are the key to delivering operational success. βπ¬π§ @RoyalNavy
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Lights, camera, action! HMS PORTLAND conducted media exercises today as part of ongoing training for operations next year. #crownmedia #type23frigate #hmsportland #royalnavy
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Today at 1300 we held 1 minutes silence to remember the four members of our ship's company that died on this day 16 years ago .Lt Dave Dave Cole.Lt Robb Dunn.Lt Jamie Mitchell.LAEM Richard Darnell. Once Portland, always Portland.@815NAS @RNASYeovilton.
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Members of #HMSPortland, including our Commanding Officer, were lucky enough to see @StavangerOilers victory today, with them winning 4-3 against @arctic_eagles βΈοΈπ
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Congratulations to PO(AET) Jervis on the award of his Long Service and Good Conduct Medalπ
and to LET(ME) Baker who received his Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal π
from Commander of NATO's Standing NATO Maritime Group 1; Rear Admiral Marx @COM_SNMG1 . @HMSsultan @RNASCuldrose
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Today #HMSPortland played Bergen Expats whilst alongside in Norway π³π΄ The final score was 5-0 to Bergen Expats although we did loan them some of our best players to make up the numbers which may have helped π A great game which was throughly enjoyed by all π #RoyalNavy
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Today's 'Siren Salute' π conducted at sea! HMS Portland is proud to serve Her Majesty The Queen. ππ¬π§ #HM70 #PlatinumJubilee @RoyalNavy
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Our first Thursday War complete on PORTLAND since being regenerated. Developing our knowledge so we are prepared to deploy - thank you to @FOST for their guidance. Next week we go again! #portlandpride #actionsnacks #worldclasstraining
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It was our pleasure to welcome members from #PortlandRNA on board yesterday for a memorial ahead of November ceremonies whilst we were alongside in Portland Port. #lestweforget #hmsportland #portland #royalnavalassociation
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Members of PTLDβs Shipβs Company took advantage of the unbeatable Scottish countryside during some Adventurous Training in Loch Goil π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώβ°π§π£ #adventuroustraining #AT #RoyalNavy #notyourordinaryoffice #madeintheRN #SUP
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Over the last three days, 60 members of our Shipβs Company have taken part in Adventure Training whilst deployed in Norway. Stand up Paddleboarding and Kayaking in temperatures as low as -4 is not for the faint hearted π₯ΆβοΈ #RoyalNavy #HMSPortland
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