The Royal Navy’s new survey ship HMS Magpie was
formally welcomed into the Naval family in her home of Devonport last week.
formally welcomed into the Naval family in her home of Devonport last week.
Baird Maritime reports HMS Magpie is the newest addition to the Royal Navy’s Hydrographic
squadron, replacing veteran survey ship HMS Gleaner, which paid off
earlier this year in Plymouth after 35 years’ service.
squadron, replacing veteran survey ship HMS Gleaner, which paid off
earlier this year in Plymouth after 35 years’ service.
The ship’s primary role will be in maintaining the
integrity of coastal waters, ensuring safety of navigation and the resilience
of key national infrastructure in UK ports.
integrity of coastal waters, ensuring safety of navigation and the resilience
of key national infrastructure in UK ports.
The 18-metre catamaran was delivered by Atlas Elektronik
UK.
UK.
