Recent tweets of interest
1 Oct 2023 - Click on the linked dates to see all associated photos and videos.
Royal Navy
28 Sep 2023 - “A new lease of life... Two retired #RoyalNavy minehunters will contribute to NATO’s mission supporting global security in the Black Sea with the Romanian Navy.”
NATO
13 Sep 2023 - “Clearing the Baltic Sea of legacy sea mines is no easy task. It is thought there are tens of thousands of pieces of leftover unexploded ordnance from previous conflicts. Finnish Minehunters 🇫🇮 patrol the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland to detect and remove underwater explosive threats.”
1 Sep 2023 - “NATO divers on mission to locate and remove hidden mines and relics of past conflicts that pose a threat at sea.”
NATO Maritime Command
25 Sep 2023 - “The 🇫🇷 Navy is taking part in #NATO exercise #DynamicMessenger, with supply and diving support vessel, 🇫🇷 FS Pluton, in order to conduct experiments with underwater drones that simulate their integration into #NATO operations.”
23 Sep 2023 - “SNMG1 and SNMCMG1 joined more than 3,000 personnel for exercise #NorthernCoasts in the central Baltic Sea. The German-led exercise fostered interoperability and demonstrated Allied combat readiness and resolve to deter aggression.”
7 Sep 2023 - “#SNMCMG1 was joined by 🇫🇮 FNS Vahterpää during Ex. #SandyCoast23 in the North Sea - strengthening ties between allies, the exchange of best practice & innovative approaches in mine warfare & maritime defensive capabilities.”
1 Sep 2023 - “#NATO Exercise Dynamic Move 23 runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8, enabling all participants to maintain and further develop highly trained mine countermeasures forces that can integrate easily.”
COM SNMCMG1 (Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1)
19 Sep 2023 - “This Is How We Do It...”
15 Sep 2023 - “Sometimes the evacuation of an injured or sick sailor from the deck of a ship is necessary - it's called #MEDEVAC. In #NorthernCoasts secenario, we trained together with 🇩🇰 Danish HDMS Niels Juel Frigate and request assistance of her organic HELO MH-60R Seahawk.”
13 Sep 2023 - “Last weekend, @COM_SNMCMG1 and #COM_SNMG1 visited the Deputy Chairman of the Riga City Council Linda Ozola and the Chief of Latvian Navy Capt (N) Mãris Polencs. Thank you for the warm welcome to Riga.”
11 Sep 2023 - “Nearly 30 ships different types and classess, which half of them are MCM capable, under COM SNMCMG1 🇵🇱 command, left port of Riga. That means the maritime phase of the #NorthernCoasts exercise has begun.”
5 Sep 2023 - “In preparation for #NorthernCoasts, we had the opportunity to cooperate with a @deutschemarine helo Sea Lynx. Joint training is always a great chance to exchange experiences and improve communication, which is always crucial.”
COM SNMCMG2 (Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2)
30 Sep 2023 - “Back at sea yday after logistic stop in Setubal🇵🇹 on completion of #DYMS23
We have achieved:
🤝foster relationship with Partner & Allies
💪+ readiness through 2wk of MCM training
📦+ sustainability
🔧maintenance activity
🍀a new crew member”
28 Sep 2023 - “#DYMS23 #SNMCMG2 mission accomplished! Well done to TAMBRE🇪🇸, PLUTON🇫🇷 & GAETA🇮🇹to find all the exercise mines and to STROMBOLI🇮🇹 to integrate #MUS (🇮🇹REMUS team) & provide logistic support to sustain MCM operations.”
27 Sep 2023 - “Today #SNMCMG2 farewell his friend PLUTON🇫🇷 after being part of #NATO multinational MCM TG for 2 weeks during #DYMS.As a capable & reliable platform, FS PLUTON was essential to achieve all EX training objectives. BZ on a job well done.”
25 Sep 2023 - “#SNMCMG2 very pleased to hosted onboard STROMBOLI🇮🇹 three MCM Officers from SWEDEN🇸🇪 while F/S was operating the ITA Navy Remus to test integration of #MUS into NATO Response Force (NRF) maritime environment.”
24 Sep 2023 - “After #REPMUS23 #DYMS23 DV DAY and a logistic stop in Setubal #SNMCMG2 (ITS 🇮🇹Stromboli, ESPS🇪🇸 Tambre & ITS🇮🇹 Gaeta) supported by FS🇫🇷 Pluton are ready for the 2nd part of the EX focusing on MCM training and integration of new maritime technologies.”
21 Sep 2023 - “COM #SNMCMG2 hosted o/b ITS STROMBOLI Officers from JPN🇯🇵,NZL🇳🇿 & KOR🇰🇷, to share knowledge and experience on Maritime Ops & #MaritimeUnmannedSystems. #NATO EX #DynamicMessenger is good opportunity to strengthen our relations with Partners and Allies.”
20 Sep 2023 - “#SNMCMG2 ITS🇮🇹 STROMBOLI, ESPS 🇪🇸TAMBRE and ITS🇮🇹 GAETA conducted FLOATING MINE RESPONSE EX in order to improve our operability and readiness integrating #MaritimeUnmannedSystems in the task group environment.”
19 Sep 2023 - “#DynamicMessenger. Pre-Sail Conference today was an excellent opportunity for #SNMCMG2 to share knowledge and experience with the private sector & academia. Now let’s start to integrate UNMANNED SYSTEMS into the maritime TG environment.”
15 Sep 2023 - “#SNMCMG2 (ITS🇮🇹 STROMBOLI, ESPS🇪🇸 TAMBRE and ITS🇮🇹 GAETA) arrived in Portugal🇵🇹 to contribute at the operational integration of Maritime Unmanned System (MUS) into #NATO multidomain operation during exercise DYNAMIC MESSENGER.”
14 Sep 2023 - “#SNMCMG2 (ITS🇮🇹 STROMBOLI, ESPS🇪🇸 TAMBRE and ITS🇮🇹 GAETA) transited Strait of Gibraltar. We are keeping sea lines of communications safe (SLOC) from east to west.”
13 Sep 2023 - “Welcome to ESPS🇪🇸 TAMBRE and ITS🇮🇹 GAETA, who joined #SNMCMG2. They will be integrated in the group conducting multi-national exercises and being the best ambassadors for #NATO.”
1 Sep 2023 - “Commander Italian Mine Warfare Forces, Rear Admiral Manganaro onboard #SNMCMG2 Flagship (ITS STROMBOLI) during exercise DYNAMIC MOVE 23-II. Adm. Manganaro and COM SNMCMG2 shared their view and experience on undersea critical infrastructure operations.”
HMS BANGOR (MCM1 Crew 4)
5 Sep 2023 - “On our recent patrol in the Gulf we spotted a Loggerhead turtle 🐢 entangled in fishing gear. We launched a sea boat 🚤and managed to remove the floats and nets wrapped around its neck before disposing of the material and setting the turtle free.”
HMS CATTISTOCK (MCM2 Crew 1)
29 Sep 2023 - “We are back! CATT’s safe and smooth departure this morning is her first since May 2021! After a lengthy refit we are back out for some sea training. An achievement that is testimony to team work and determination.”
HMS CHIDDINGFOLD (MCM2 Crew 2)
1 Sep 2023 - “HMS Chiddingfold’s Crew 2️⃣ took part in a multinational exercise with the Qatari Emiri Navy and Coastguard.🇶🇦 The exercise strengthened the ties between our navies and promoted interoperability.”
HMS HURWORTH (MCM2 Crew 4)
28 Sep 2023 - “Thanks 4️⃣ the memories! MCM2 Crew 4, led by Lieutenant Commander Gemma Britton, have taken over ‘the Happy H’! Time for Crew 8 to move on, ready to join the UK’s deployed Mine Countermeasure forces overseas.”
8 Sep 2023 - “Name that island! 🏝️ Can you guess where HMS Hurworth is exercising this afternoon?”
HMS LEDBURY (MCM2 Crew 3)
30 Sep 2023 - “Day 3️⃣ in #Ledbury:
🔴 The majority of the Team head back to @HMNBPortsmouth 🚐
🟠 The rest have the opportunity to explore Ledbury and the beautiful surrounding #Herefordshire 🥾”
29 Sep 2023 - “🔔Update3️⃣
We finish today with @ledburyrealales
👉Learning about the art of #brewing real ale
👉Discussing the importance of supporting #SmallBusiness and the challenges faced by 🇬🇧 #hopfarmers👨🌾 🚜
👉Sampling excellent🍺
Thank you for having us🙏”
29 Sep 2023 - “📣Update 2️⃣ #LedburyLitterPick ♻️
The Team have joined the Mayor of #Ledbury & members of the local community to assist with keeping Ledbury clean & tidy💪🧹
It was a great opportunity to meet residents and update them on the @RoyalNavy and their Ship!🇬🇧.”
29 Sep 2023 - “🔔 Update 1️⃣
It was a pleasure to meet with the Headmaster, Staff and Pupils of @JohnMasefieldVI this morning. A fantastic school doing great things for young people in the #Ledbury community.👏 It was an honour to present you with a our Ship's Badge and strengthen our ties.🤝”
29 Sep 2023 - “Day 2️⃣ in #Ledbury we are:
🔴 Back to School 👨🏫👩🏫 @JohnMasefieldVI
🔴 Visiting local historical site 🏰
🟠 Supporting a Community Litter Pick🧹♻️
🟠 Being hosted by @ledburyrealales”
28 Sep 2023 - “📣 #Ledbury we have arrived. 👋
On today's agenda:
👉 The Captain will meet @LedburyTC and provide an update on the @RoyalNavy and our return to operations. 👨✈️
👉 We will attend a training evening at T.S Ross @SeaCadetsUK ⛵️”
27 Sep 2023 - “@LedburyTC we are on our way! 🚌 🇬🇧
Some of the Crew have the privilege of visiting our namesake town, meeting our loyal affiliates @JohnMasefieldVI @ledburyrealales and T.S Ross @SeaCadetsUK, and assisting with the #LedburyLitterPick ♻️
Come and say hello if you see us! 👋🫡”
27 Sep 2023 - “We will be in #Ledbury from Thursday until Sunday.”
26 Sep 2023 - “Over the summer, when most were on leave, some of our incredible sailors were representing the @RoyalNavy or UK Armed Forces at a range of sporting events . BZ Team! 🏂 🚴♂️ 🏒”
11 Aug 2023 - “END-EX! 18 fires 🔥, 7 floods 🌊, 6 ship protection exercises 🪖, 14 briefs ranging from Maritime pollution to ceremonial, all resulting in 5 newly qualified Sailors. Thank you to @HMSCattistock for supporting our regeneration, and our training team!”
10 Aug 2023 - “The fire is now significant! 🔥🚪⚕️Today's training priority in @HMSCattistock is #FireFighting. As our Duty watch continues to develop their skills, the training has stepped up a ⚙️ to more advanced techniques.”
HMS MIDDLETON (MCM2 Crew 4)
27 Sep 2023 - “It was a pleasure hosting two officers from the Royal Omani Navy whilst conducting operations in the Gulf of Oman.”
HMS PENZANCE (MCM1 Crew 1)
25 Sep 2023 - “Our final pilotage of OST out from @HMNBClyde at the hands of an officer under training @hmsprotector 🦅 last week, followed by the eagerly anticipated removal of the Safeguard Rule!”
RFA STIRLING CASTLE
6 Sep 2023 - “Its been a busy, but successful Domain Day showcasing the ships capabilities and the future of minehunting warfare to defence stakeholders.”
6 Sep 2023 - “Replying to @RFAStrlngCastle.”
MASTT (Maritime Autonomous Systems Trials Team)
23 Sep 2023 - “A big MASTT welcome to Al Hendry, the new OIC. All the best to Jason on his next role within MTXG.”
19 Sep 2023 - “MTXG is deployed in Portugal alongside our NATO parters, @RN_DTXG and industry experts as part of Exercise #Repmus23.”
UK Defence Journal
1 Oct 2023 - “HMS Blyth and HMS Pembroke, both Sandown Class Mine Counter Measure Vessels (MCMVs), have been sold to Romania.”
29 Sep 2023 - “The Ukrainian Navy's newest vessels, Chernihiv and Cherkasy, have concluded their latest training phase in Scotland.”
Navy Lookout
14 Sep 2023 - “@ThalesDefence has successfully completed an at-sea demonstration of the world's first uncrewed mine countermeasures system to locate, identify and neutralise sea mines.”
7 Sep 2023 - “Containerised components of the new Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) capability onboard @RFAStrlngCastle alongside in Portland. Including the @Saab mine disposal ROV and the towed body of the @ThalesDefence SAMDIS minehunting sonar.”
7 Sep 2023 - “Ex-HMS Quorn being refurbished at @HarlandWolffplc Appledore Shipyard for the 🇱🇹Lithuanian Navy. (Ex-HMS Atherstone also being refurbishing for non-military uses).”
Steve A Wenham
30 Sep 2023 - “HMS Cattistock seen yesterday heading for sea in the first time in 2.5 years. Welcome back.”
30 Sep 2023 - “HMS Cattistock seen yesterday heading for sea in the first time in 2.5 years. Welcome back.”
29 Sep 2023 - “HMS Cattistock is back in the game... Seen this morning heading for sea in the first time in 2.5 years. Welcome back.”
28 Sep 2023 - “The outgoing Sandown Class vessels will be replaced by autonomous mine-hunting systems operating from RFA Stirling Castle.”
26 Sep 2023 - “Cattistock seen at the weekend will be outbound tomorrow for the first time in 2.5 years.”
26 Sep 2023 - “HMS Cattistock returns to sea tomorrow after 2.5 years. Shown here are the various stages in the ship's refit.”