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HMS Somerset returns to sea after £20 million refit

By Sharon Black

The Type 23 frigate has a new lease of life as one of the most advanced fighting ships in the fleet due to a £20 million docking and upgrade in her home port of Devonport Naval Base in partnership with Babcock Marine . HMS Somerset ’s commanding officer, Commander Mike Smith, said: I am incredibly proud to be taking HMS Somerset back to sea after what has been a highly productive upgrade

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Go ahead for new Royal Marines’ facilities at Devonport

By Sharon Black

Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has awarded a £25 million contract to Debut Services (South West) Ltd to build new waterfront facilities in Devonport Naval Base that will provide vital support for Royal Marines preparing to use amphibious landing craft for operations.