Recent tweets of interest
5 Aug 2022 - Click on the linked dates to see all associated photos and videos.
Mine Threat Exploitation Group’s Mission System 1
4 Aug 2022 - "HTHS! [Hands To Harbour Stations!] MS1 TM1 on Twin Outboard Training. Conducting ‘Pacing’ & ‘Bumps & Grinds’ training in Jupiter Point."
Steve A Wenham
4 Aug 2022 - “The former HMS Quorn goes tidal tomorrow in preparation for her regeneration at Appledore thence handover to Lithuania.”
4 Aug 2022 - “The former HMS Quorn seen in C Lock today whilst Atherstone can be seen behind at 4 berth within 3 Basin.”
Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force based in Bahrain
4 Aug 2022 - "Interoperability through autonomy. The US Navy minehunting autonomous boats continue developing their capability alongside HMS Bangor in Bahrain. This training is in preparation for future autonomous operations at sea. Today's task? Securing alongside."
26 Jul 2022 - "Happy Birthday HMS Bangor! Commissioned 22 years ago today, they're in the Middle East contributing to Operation KIPION!"
UK in Greece
2 Aug 2022 - “UK Defence Attaché in Athens Captain Alex Bush RN, former Commanding Officer of HMS PENZANCE, pictured with the ship's current CO, Lt Cdr Timothy Castrinoyannakis RN, who was raised in Athens. They were warmly welcomed to Crete by Capt Ioannis Tsolakis of the Greek Navy.”
Both Alex (right) and Castro (centre) are MCDOA members.
HMS MIDDLETON (MCM2 Crew 4)
1 Aug 2022 - “"Do you hear there. Lt Cdr Gemma Britton has assumed command of HMS MIDDLETON and MCM2 Crew 4. To Lt Cdr Sam Stephens, fair winds and following seas."
29 Jun 2022 - “Today we gathered as a Crew to share our memory of our friend and colleague LET Robert "Scarlet" Johansen, whom we lost one year ago. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. Fair winds and following seas.”
HMS HURWORTH (MCM2 Crew 3)
1 Aug 2022 - "After an intensive period at sea we have proven that we are Hurworthy. Thank you FOST N for your training and support this month, we are now ready to innovate and integrate with NATO."
15 Jul 2022 - “Productive week of training for Crew 3 before FOST! Navigation ✅ Sea safety ✅ Mine warfare ✅ Diving ✅ Harry roughers!”
MASTT (Maritime Autonomous Systems Trials Team)
31 Jul 2022 - “Very productive week of ROV training from Portland.”
1 Jul 2022 - “A busy maintenance period for the team in preparation for the next Systems Proformance Assessment Trials (SPATs). We even managed a visit from the next generation of unmanned vessels, RN Motor Boat ABDIEL.”
HMS LEDBURY (MCM2 Crew 6)
28 Jul 2022 - ““We are back! And we would like to welcome back Lt Cdr Alex Knight taking over MCM2 Crew 6 as the Commanding Officer!”
HMS BANGOR (MCM1 Crew 6)
27 Jul 2022 - “Rafting replenishment complete. Welcome RFA Cardigan Bay who joins us in Bahrain to support the Royal Navy's continued presence in the region. Thank you for helping us maintain our operations.”
25 Jul 2022 - “HMS BANGOR is visiting Doha in preparation for Qatar 2022 . This warship is part of the UK Op KIPION and plays an important role in keeping international shipping safe in the Gulf.”
UK in Qatar
25 Jul 2022 - "HMS BANGOR is visiting Doha in preparation for Qatar 2022. This warship is part of the UK's Operation KIPION and plays an important role in keeping international shipping safe in the Gulf."
HMS PEMBROKE (MCM1 Crew 2)
19 Jul 2022 - “The sun sets on another tiring but rewarding day of training with our friends at FOST - looking forward to getting into our core business of finding and disposing of mine threats as the week progresses!”
13 Jul 2022 - “A busy week at sea means a wide range of serials throughout the day - fighting exercise fires in the galley by morning…”
13 Jul 2022 - “…To awarding Chef Bolton with his overdue prize for Sailor of the Deployment by afternoon! BZ to him for a stellar few months.”
HMS CHIDDINGFOLD (MCM2 Crew 1)
19 Jul 2022 - “Whilst on our Middle East deployment, every member of our Crew chose to either row, run, swim or cycle 37km to raise money for the Rainbow Centre Charity. Today ex-Crew 1 MEO WO1 Paterson went to the Rainbow Centre in Fareham to present a HMS Chiddingfold crest.”
17 Jul 2022 - “Our ship isn't just a ship, it is has been our home for the last four months. Long periods away make it important to keep up morale. Our recent quiz night was just one way to bring the ship's 'family' together.”
28 Jun 2022 - “Meet our Coxswain, PO(D) McCallister. As recognition for an outstanding performance during his assignment, he has been presented with a Herbert Lott Award. A mine clearance diver by trade, he also takes on medical, discipline and admin duties onboard!
DTXG (Diving Threat Exploitation Group formerly Fleet Diving Squadron)
15 Jul 2022 - "Bravo Squadron supported the Vernon Monument dedication ceremony today. Such a privilege to meet so many of the incredible characters who are all part of the rich history of the Royal Navy Clearance Diving and Mine Warfare branches."
