HMS Diamond

HMS Diamond Returns to Portsmoth for Christmas

HMS Diamond Returns to Portsmoth for Christmas

AET George Halsall, 23, embraces his new fiancée Emma Davies, 21, after proposing immediately after meeting her on the jetty.

Diamond’s CO Cdr Ian Clarke holds his daughter Rebecca, 3, after stepping ashore

HMS Diamond Returns to Portsmoth for Christmas

HMS Diamond Returns to Portsmoth for Christmas

HMS Diamond Returns to Portsmoth for Christmas

Diamond's CO Cdr Ian Clarke greets his wife Joanne Clarke. Cdr Clarke is holding his daughter Rebecca, 3. Mrs Clarke is holding Emilia, 18 months.

LS(UWW) Nicolas McNamee, 27, meets his girlfriend Danielle Gray, on the jetty. Danielle is holding their daughter Elizabeth, 12 months.

Diamond's Flight return to 815 NAS at Yeovilton

Diamond's Flight return to 815 NAS at Yeovilton

Monmouth sails through Suez

Suez Transit HMS Monmouth transiting the Suez Canal in the early morning mist whilst passing under the Al Qantarah bridge.

Monmouth sails through Suez

Suez Transit HMS Monmouth transiting the Suez Canal in the early morning mist whilst passing under the Al Qantarah bridge.

Monmouth sails through Suez

Suez Transit HMS Monmouth transiting the Suez Canal in the early morning mist whilst passing under the Al Qantarah bridge.

Monmouth sails through Suez

Suez Transit HMS Monmouth transiting the Suez Canal.

An upper deck gunner stands sentry passing through Suez

Suez Transit HMS Monmouth transiting the Suez Canal.

An upper deck gunner stands sentry passing through Suez

Suez Transit HMS Monmouth transiting the Suez Canal.

HMS Diamond

Black Duke Takes the Reigns. HMS Monmouth menacingly nicknamed the Black Duke has officially taken over the reigns from HMS Diamond as the patrol vessel in the Gulf. After sailing from Devonport a month ago the Black Duke has arrived in the Gulf after transiting the Suez Canal and the strait of Bab el-Mandab which is a key chokepoint between the horn of Africa and the Middle East, and a strategic link between the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. It is located between Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea, and connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Three to four billion barrels of oil per day are shipped through the strait , making it a vital waterway for the global economy. HMS Monmouth is joined in Gulf with the type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland who recently took over duties from the fighting Clan HMS Sutherland. Whilst in the Gulf The Black Duke will be part of Combined Maritime Forces ensuring the safety of the international transit corridor in the Middle East. During her time on patrol in the region HMS Monmouth will be expected to conduct boarding operations on suspect vessels, to build relations with local mariners and monitor pattern of life in the area. Whilst deployed she will also be carrying out security patrols and exercises with coalition forces in the region to strengthen inter force relations and operability. Pictured; HMS Monmouth and HMS Diamond.

Monmouth's Lynx comin' at ya...

Black Duke Takes the Reigns. HMS Monmouth menacingly nicknamed the Black Duke has officially taken over the reigns from HMS Diamond as the patrol vessel in the Gulf. After sailing from Devonport a month ago the Black Duke has arrived in the Gulf after transiting the Suez Canal and the strait of Bab el-Mandab which is a key chokepoint between the horn of Africa and the Middle East, and a strategic link between the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. It is located between Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea, and connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Three to four billion barrels of oil per day are shipped through the strait , making it a vital waterway for the global economy. HMS Monmouth is joined in Gulf with the type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland who recently took over duties from the fighting Clan HMS Sutherland. Whilst in the Gulf The Black Duke will be part of Combined Maritime Forces ensuring the safety of the international transit corridor in the Middle East. During her time on patrol in the region HMS Monmouth will be expected to conduct boarding operations on suspect vessels, to build relations with local mariners and monitor pattern of life in the area. Whilst deployed she will also be carrying out security patrols and exercises with coalition forces in the region to strengthen inter force relations and operability. Pictured; HMS Monmouth and HMS Diamond.

Monmouth's Lynx approaches the frigate with Diamond in the background

Black Duke Takes the Reigns. HMS Monmouth menacingly nicknamed the Black Duke has officially taken over the reigns from HMS Diamond as the patrol vessel in the Gulf. After sailing from Devonport a month ago the Black Duke has arrived in the Gulf after transiting the Suez Canal and the strait of Bab el-Mandab which is a key chokepoint between the horn of Africa and the Middle East, and a strategic link between the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. It is located between Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea, and connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Three to four billion barrels of oil per day are shipped through the strait , making it a vital waterway for the global economy. HMS Monmouth is joined in Gulf with the type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland who recently took over duties from the fighting Clan HMS Sutherland. Whilst in the Gulf The Black Duke will be part of Combined Maritime Forces ensuring the safety of the international transit corridor in the Middle East. During her time on patrol in the region HMS Monmouth will be expected to conduct boarding operations on suspect vessels, to build relations with local mariners and monitor pattern of life in the area. Whilst deployed she will also be carrying out security patrols and exercises with coalition forces in the region to strengthen inter force relations and operability. Pictured; HMS Monmouth and HMS Diamond.

Deck handlers remove the straps holding Monmouth's Lynx in place

Black Duke Takes the Reigns. HMS Monmouth menacingly nicknamed the Black Duke has officially taken over the reigns from HMS Diamond as the patrol vessel in the Gulf. After sailing from Devonport a month ago the Black Duke has arrived in the Gulf after transiting the Suez Canal and the strait of Bab el-Mandab which is a key chokepoint between the horn of Africa and the Middle East, and a strategic link between the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. It is located between Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea, and connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Three to four billion barrels of oil per day are shipped through the strait , making it a vital waterway for the global economy. HMS Monmouth is joined in Gulf with the type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland who recently took over duties from the fighting Clan HMS Sutherland. Whilst in the Gulf The Black Duke will be part of Combined Maritime Forces ensuring the safety of the international transit corridor in the Middle East. During her time on patrol in the region HMS Monmouth will be expected to conduct boarding operations on suspect vessels, to build relations with local mariners and monitor pattern of life in the area. Whilst deployed she will also be carrying out security patrols and exercises with coalition forces in the region to strengthen inter force relations and operability. Pictured; HMS Monmouth and HMS Diamond.

Diamond conducts a sail past of Monmouth

Black Duke Takes the Reigns. HMS Monmouth menacingly nicknamed the Black Duke has officially taken over the reigns from HMS Diamond as the patrol vessel in the Gulf. After sailing from Devonport a month ago the Black Duke has arrived in the Gulf after transiting the Suez Canal and the strait of Bab el-Mandab which is a key chokepoint between the horn of Africa and the Middle East, and a strategic link between the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. It is located between Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea, and connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Three to four billion barrels of oil per day are shipped through the strait , making it a vital waterway for the global economy. HMS Monmouth is joined in Gulf with the type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland who recently took over duties from the fighting Clan HMS Sutherland. Whilst in the Gulf The Black Duke will be part of Combined Maritime Forces ensuring the safety of the international transit corridor in the Middle East. During her time on patrol in the region HMS Monmouth will be expected to conduct boarding operations on suspect vessels, to build relations with local mariners and monitor pattern of life in the area. Whilst deployed she will also be carrying out security patrols and exercises with coalition forces in the region to strengthen inter force relations and operability. Pictured; HMS Monmouth and HMS Diamond.

Diamond shows her impressive turning ability to Monmouth

Black Duke Takes the Reigns. HMS Monmouth menacingly nicknamed the Black Duke has officially taken over the reigns from HMS Diamond as the patrol vessel in the Gulf. After sailing from Devonport a month ago the Black Duke has arrived in the Gulf after transiting the Suez Canal and the strait of Bab el-Mandab which is a key chokepoint between the horn of Africa and the Middle East, and a strategic link between the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. It is located between Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea, and connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Three to four billion barrels of oil per day are shipped through the strait , making it a vital waterway for the global economy. HMS Monmouth is joined in Gulf with the type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland who recently took over duties from the fighting Clan HMS Sutherland. Whilst in the Gulf The Black Duke will be part of Combined Maritime Forces ensuring the safety of the international transit corridor in the Middle East. During her time on patrol in the region HMS Monmouth will be expected to conduct boarding operations on suspect vessels, to build relations with local mariners and monitor pattern of life in the area. Whilst deployed she will also be carrying out security patrols and exercises with coalition forces in the region to strengthen inter force relations and operability. Pictured; HMS Monmouth and HMS Diamond.

Monmouth squirts her hoses as Diamond follows

Black Duke Takes the Reigns. HMS Monmouth menacingly nicknamed the Black Duke has officially taken over the reigns from HMS Diamond as the patrol vessel in the Gulf. After sailing from Devonport a month ago the Black Duke has arrived in the Gulf after transiting the Suez Canal and the strait of Bab el-Mandab which is a key chokepoint between the horn of Africa and the Middle East, and a strategic link between the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. It is located between Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea, and connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Three to four billion barrels of oil per day are shipped through the strait , making it a vital waterway for the global economy. HMS Monmouth is joined in Gulf with the type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland who recently took over duties from the fighting Clan HMS Sutherland. Whilst in the Gulf The Black Duke will be part of Combined Maritime Forces ensuring the safety of the international transit corridor in the Middle East. During her time on patrol in the region HMS Monmouth will be expected to conduct boarding operations on suspect vessels, to build relations with local mariners and monitor pattern of life in the area. Whilst deployed she will also be carrying out security patrols and exercises with coalition forces in the region to strengthen inter force relations and operability. Pictured; HMS Monmouth and HMS Diamond.

HMS Monmouth

Black Duke Takes the Reigns. HMS Monmouth menacingly nicknamed the Black Duke has officially taken over the reigns from HMS Diamond as the patrol vessel in the Gulf. After sailing from Devonport a month ago the Black Duke has arrived in the Gulf after transiting the Suez Canal and the strait of Bab el-Mandab which is a key chokepoint between the horn of Africa and the Middle East, and a strategic link between the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. It is located between Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea, and connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Three to four billion barrels of oil per day are shipped through the strait , making it a vital waterway for the global economy. HMS Monmouth is joined in Gulf with the type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland who recently took over duties from the fighting Clan HMS Sutherland. Whilst in the Gulf The Black Duke will be part of Combined Maritime Forces ensuring the safety of the international transit corridor in the Middle East. During her time on patrol in the region HMS Monmouth will be expected to conduct boarding operations on suspect vessels, to build relations with local mariners and monitor pattern of life in the area. Whilst deployed she will also be carrying out security patrols and exercises with coalition forces in the region to strengthen inter force relations and operability. Pictured; HMS Monmouth.

Monmouth squirts her hoses as Diamond follows

Black Duke Takes the Reigns. HMS Monmouth menacingly nicknamed the Black Duke has officially taken over the reigns from HMS Diamond as the patrol vessel in the Gulf. After sailing from Devonport a month ago the Black Duke has arrived in the Gulf after transiting the Suez Canal and the strait of Bab el-Mandab which is a key chokepoint between the horn of Africa and the Middle East, and a strategic link between the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. It is located between Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea, and connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Three to four billion barrels of oil per day are shipped through the strait , making it a vital waterway for the global economy. HMS Monmouth is joined in Gulf with the type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland who recently took over duties from the fighting Clan HMS Sutherland. Whilst in the Gulf The Black Duke will be part of Combined Maritime Forces ensuring the safety of the international transit corridor in the Middle East. During her time on patrol in the region HMS Monmouth will be expected to conduct boarding operations on suspect vessels, to build relations with local mariners and monitor pattern of life in the area. Whilst deployed she will also be carrying out security patrols and exercises with coalition forces in the region to strengthen inter force relations and operability. Pictured; HMS Monmouth and HMS Diamond.

Monmouth squirts her hoses as Diamond follows

Black Duke Takes the Reigns. HMS Monmouth menacingly nicknamed the Black Duke has officially taken over the reigns from HMS Diamond as the patrol vessel in the Gulf. After sailing from Devonport a month ago the Black Duke has arrived in the Gulf after transiting the Suez Canal and the strait of Bab el-Mandab which is a key chokepoint between the horn of Africa and the Middle East, and a strategic link between the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. It is located between Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea, and connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Three to four billion barrels of oil per day are shipped through the strait , making it a vital waterway for the global economy. HMS Monmouth is joined in Gulf with the type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland who recently took over duties from the fighting Clan HMS Sutherland. Whilst in the Gulf The Black Duke will be part of Combined Maritime Forces ensuring the safety of the international transit corridor in the Middle East. During her time on patrol in the region HMS Monmouth will be expected to conduct boarding operations on suspect vessels, to build relations with local mariners and monitor pattern of life in the area. Whilst deployed she will also be carrying out security patrols and exercises with coalition forces in the region to strengthen inter force relations and operability. Pictured; HMS Monmouth and HMS Diamond.

Monmouth squirts her hoses

Black Duke Takes the Reigns. HMS Monmouth menacingly nicknamed the Black Duke has officially taken over the reigns from HMS Diamond as the patrol vessel in the Gulf. After sailing from Devonport a month ago the Black Duke has arrived in the Gulf after transiting the Suez Canal and the strait of Bab el-Mandab which is a key chokepoint between the horn of Africa and the Middle East, and a strategic link between the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. It is located between Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea, and connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Three to four billion barrels of oil per day are shipped through the strait , making it a vital waterway for the global economy. HMS Monmouth is joined in Gulf with the type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland who recently took over duties from the fighting Clan HMS Sutherland. Whilst in the Gulf The Black Duke will be part of Combined Maritime Forces ensuring the safety of the international transit corridor in the Middle East. During her time on patrol in the region HMS Monmouth will be expected to conduct boarding operations on suspect vessels, to build relations with local mariners and monitor pattern of life in the area. Whilst deployed she will also be carrying out security patrols and exercises with coalition forces in the region to strengthen inter force relations and operability. Pictured; HMS Monmouth.

An aerial view of Monmouth

Black Duke Takes the Reigns. HMS Monmouth menacingly nicknamed the Black Duke has officially taken over the reigns from HMS Diamond as the patrol vessel in the Gulf. After sailing from Devonport a month ago the Black Duke has arrived in the Gulf after transiting the Suez Canal and the strait of Bab el-Mandab which is a key chokepoint between the horn of Africa and the Middle East, and a strategic link between the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. It is located between Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea, and connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Three to four billion barrels of oil per day are shipped through the strait , making it a vital waterway for the global economy. HMS Monmouth is joined in Gulf with the type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland who recently took over duties from the fighting Clan HMS Sutherland. Whilst in the Gulf The Black Duke will be part of Combined Maritime Forces ensuring the safety of the international transit corridor in the Middle East. During her time on patrol in the region HMS Monmouth will be expected to conduct boarding operations on suspect vessels, to build relations with local mariners and monitor pattern of life in the area. Whilst deployed she will also be carrying out security patrols and exercises with coalition forces in the region to strengthen inter force relations and operability. Pictured; HMS Monmouth.

Don't look down - an unusual view of Monmouth from her Lynx

Black Duke Takes the Reigns. HMS Monmouth menacingly nicknamed the Black Duke has officially taken over the reigns from HMS Diamond as the patrol vessel in the Gulf. After sailing from Devonport a month ago the Black Duke has arrived in the Gulf after transiting the Suez Canal and the strait of Bab el-Mandab which is a key chokepoint between the horn of Africa and the Middle East, and a strategic link between the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. It is located between Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea, and connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Three to four billion barrels of oil per day are shipped through the strait , making it a vital waterway for the global economy. HMS Monmouth is joined in Gulf with the type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland who recently took over duties from the fighting Clan HMS Sutherland. Whilst in the Gulf The Black Duke will be part of Combined Maritime Forces ensuring the safety of the international transit corridor in the Middle East. During her time on patrol in the region HMS Monmouth will be expected to conduct boarding operations on suspect vessels, to build relations with local mariners and monitor pattern of life in the area. Whilst deployed she will also be carrying out security patrols and exercises with coalition forces in the region to strengthen inter force relations and operability. Pictured; a view of HMS Monmouth from inside the cockpit of the MK 8 Lynx the Black Knight.

Royal Marines Complete Sports Challenge For Charity

Marine Simon Byers (L) and Sgt David Brodowicz

Royal Marines Complete Sports Challenge For Charity

L/Cpl Matty Webb climbs a rope in the hangar

Royal Marines Complete Sports Challenge For Charity

R Marine Scott Mann, L/Cpl Josh Covell, Marine Derek Park

Royal Marines Complete Sports Challenge For Charity

Marine Simon Byers climbs the rope with support from fellow Royal Marines and ship's company

Royal Marines Complete Sports Challenge For Charity

The Royal Marines and members of the Ship’s Company on completion of the event

HMS Diamond working with menmbers of the Omani Navy

HMS Diamond working with menmbers of the Omani Navy

HMS Diamond working with menmbers of the Omani Navy

HMS Diamond working with menmbers of the Omani Navy

HMS Diamond working with menmbers of the Omani Navy

All seeing eyes of the Fleet link up in the Gulf as a Bagger Sea King joins HMS Diamond

Sea King lands on HMS DiamondA Mk7 Sea King Helicopter from 854 Squadron practiced deck landings with HMS Diamond on the 10 October 2012.This is the first time a Sea King has landed on the flight deck of a Type 45 Destroyer at sea.

All seeing eyes of the Fleet link up in the Gulf as a Bagger Sea King joins HMS Diamond

Sea King lands on HMS DiamondA Mk7 Sea King Helicopter from 854 Squadron practiced deck landings with HMS Diamond on the 10 October 2012.This is the first time a Sea King has landed on the flight deck of a Type 45 Destroyer at sea.

All seeing eyes of the Fleet link up in the Gulf as a Bagger Sea King joins HMS Diamond

Sea King lands on HMS DiamondA Mk7 Sea King Helicopter from 854 Squadron practiced deck landings with HMS Diamond on the 10 October 2012.This is the first time a Sea King has landed on the flight deck of a Type 45 Destroyer at sea.

All seeing eyes of the Fleet link up in the Gulf as a Bagger Sea King joins HMS Diamond

Sea King lands on HMS DiamondA Mk7 Sea King Helicopter from 854 Squadron practiced deck landings with HMS Diamond on the 10 October 2012.This is the first time a Sea King has landed on the flight deck of a Type 45 Destroyer at sea.

HMS Diamond Remembrance service 2012

Remembrance Service On the 11th November 2012 Naval Chaplain Andrew Corness conducted a moving sunset Remembrance Service on the Flight deck of HMS Diamond. HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting operational duties as part of Op Kipion

HMS Diamond Remembrance service 2012

Remembrance Service On the 11th November 2012 Naval Chaplain Andrew Corness conducted a moving sunset Remembrance Service on the Flight deck of HMS Diamond. HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting operational duties as part of Op Kipion

HMS Diamond Remembrance service 2012

Remembrance Service On the 11th November 2012 Naval Chaplain Andrew Corness conducted a moving sunset Remembrance Service on the Flight deck of HMS Diamond. HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting operational duties as part of Op Kipion

HMS Diamond Remembrance service 2012

Remembrance Service On the 11th November 2012 Naval Chaplain Andrew Corness conducted a moving sunset Remembrance Service on the Flight deck of HMS Diamond. HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting operational duties as part of Op Kipion

HMS Diamond Remembrance service 2012

Remembrance Service On the 11th November 2012 Naval Chaplain Andrew Corness conducted a moving sunset Remembrance Service on the Flight deck of HMS Diamond. HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting operational duties as part of Op Kipion

Diamond works with USS Dwight D Eisenhower

121104-N-GC639-044 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 04, 2012) British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond (D34) transits alongside aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

Diamond works with USS Dwight D Eisenhower

121104-N-GC639-052 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 04, 2012) British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond (D34) transits alongside aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

Diamond works with USS Dwight D Eisenhower

121104-N-GC639-059 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 04, 2012) British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond (D34) transits alongside aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

Diamond works with USS Dwight D Eisenhower

121104-N-GC639-065 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 04, 2012) British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond (D34) transits alongside aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

Diamond works with USS Dwight D Eisenhower

121104-N-GC639-078 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 04, 2012) British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond (D34) transits alongside aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

Diamond works with USS Dwight D Eisenhower

121104-N-GC639-079 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 04, 2012) British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond (D34) transits alongside aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

Diamond works with USS Dwight D Eisenhower

121104-N-GC639-127 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 04, 2012) Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits alongside British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond (D34). Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

Diamond works with USS Dwight D Eisenhower

121104-N-GC639-154 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 04, 2012) Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits alongside British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond (D34). Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

Diamond works with USS Dwight D Eisenhower

121104-N-GC639-166 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 04, 2012) British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond (D34) performs a high-speed turn next to aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

Diamond works with USS Dwight D Eisenhower

121104-N-GC639-175 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 04, 2012) British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond (D34) performs a high-speed turn next to aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

Diamond works with USS Dwight D Eisenhower

121104-N-GC639-189 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 04, 2012) British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond (D34) performs a high-speed turn next to aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

Diamond works with USS Dwight D Eisenhower

121104-N-GC639-200 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 04, 2012) British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond (D34) performs a high-speed turn next to aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

Royal Navy Fleet Commander Visits HMS Diamond

Commander Ian Clarke, CO of HMS Diamond, salutes Fleet Commander Admiral Sir George Zambellas as he boards the ship.

Royal Navy Fleet Commander Visits HMS Diamond

Fleet Commander Admiral Sir George Zambellas signs the visitors book in the Captain’s cabin.

Royal Navy Fleet Commander Visits HMS Diamond

Fleet Commander Admiral Sir George Zambellas presents Executive Warrant Officer Tom “Sharkey” Ward with the Meritorious Service Medal.

Action-packed demonstration from Diamond as she shares her board and search expertise in Gulf

Boarding Team Training with UAE Ship Murayjib On the 2nd October 2012 HMS Diamond and United Arab Emirates Ship Murayjib conducted boarding team exercises together. Personnel from Murayjib visited Diamond on the morning for a ship tour and to see the boarding team's equipment, then, on the afternoon, Diamond's sea boats and Lynx helicopter launched so that the boarding teams could carry out a simulated tactical boarding on the UAE ship. HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting operational duties as part of Op Kipion.

Action-packed demonstration from Diamond as she shares her board and search expertise in Gulf

Boarding Team Training with UAE Ship Murayjib On the 2nd October 2012 HMS Diamond and United Arab Emirates Ship Murayjib conducted boarding team exercises together. Personnel from Murayjib visited Diamond on the morning for a ship tour and to see the boarding team's equipment, then, on the afternoon, Diamond's sea boats and Lynx helicopter launched so that the boarding teams could carry out a simulated tactical boarding on the UAE ship. HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting operational duties as part of Op Kipion.

Action-packed demonstration from Diamond as she shares her board and search expertise in Gulf

Boarding Team Training with UAE Ship Murayjib On the 2nd October 2012 HMS Diamond and United Arab Emirates Ship Murayjib conducted boarding team exercises together. Personnel from Murayjib visited Diamond on the morning for a ship tour and to see the boarding team's equipment, then, on the afternoon, Diamond's sea boats and Lynx helicopter launched so that the boarding teams could carry out a simulated tactical boarding on the UAE ship. HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting operational duties as part of Op Kipion.

Action-packed demonstration from Diamond as she shares her board and search expertise in Gulf

Boarding Team Training with UAE Ship Murayjib On the 2nd October 2012 HMS Diamond and United Arab Emirates Ship Murayjib conducted boarding team exercises together. Personnel from Murayjib visited Diamond on the morning for a ship tour and to see the boarding team's equipment, then, on the afternoon, Diamond's sea boats and Lynx helicopter launched so that the boarding teams could carry out a simulated tactical boarding on the UAE ship. HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting operational duties as part of Op Kipion.

Action-packed demonstration from Diamond as she shares her board and search expertise in Gulf

Boarding Team Training with UAE Ship Murayjib On the 2nd October 2012 HMS Diamond and United Arab Emirates Ship Murayjib conducted boarding team exercises together. Personnel from Murayjib visited Diamond on the morning for a ship tour and to see the boarding team's equipment, then, on the afternoon, Diamond's sea boats and Lynx helicopter launched so that the boarding teams could carry out a simulated tactical boarding on the UAE ship. HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting operational duties as part of Op Kipion.

Action-packed demonstration from Diamond as she shares her board and search expertise in Gulf

Boarding Team Training with UAE Ship Murayjib On the 2nd October 2012 HMS Diamond and United Arab Emirates Ship Murayjib conducted boarding team exercises together. Personnel from Murayjib visited Diamond on the morning for a ship tour and to see the boarding team's equipment, then, on the afternoon, Diamond's sea boats and Lynx helicopter launched so that the boarding teams could carry out a simulated tactical boarding on the UAE ship. HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting operational duties as part of Op Kipion.

Andrew Hendin deploys with HMS Diamond

Andrew Hendin deploys with HMS Diamond

Andrew Hendin deploys with HMS Diamond

Andrew Hendin deploys with HMS Diamond

F18 Hornet

F18 Hornet

Cdr Clarke and Cdr Ali Bin Musa Bin Suleman Al Baluchi watch the F15 attack

Diamond's CO Cdr Ian Clarke and Cdr Ali Bin Musa Bin Suleman Al Baluchi watch the F15 attack from the destroyer's bridge wing

International minehunting exercise in the Middle East

22 metres down a Navy diver based on HMS Shoreham uses a hand-held sonar to locate a practice mine

International minehunting exercise in the Middle East

USS Devastator (left) alongside RFA Cardigan Bay during her rafting serial

International minehunting exercise in the Middle East

LS(MW) Dave Crayon prepares HMS Shoreham’s Seafox robot mine warfare disposal system for launch

International minehunting exercise in the Middle East

The Stars and Stripes flutter from the stern of a US Navy Riverine Command Boat as another follows in her wake during their sortie from RFA Cardigan Bay

International minehunting exercise in the Middle East

The magnificent outline of HMS Diamond silhouetted against the Gulf sky

International minehunting exercise in the Middle East

A General Purpose Machine-Gunner from a US Navy Riverine Command Boat deployed from RFA Cardigan Bay passes HMS Diamond

International minehunting exercise in the Middle East

HMS Shoreham leads the way followed by United States Ships Sentry, Devastator and Dextrous, HMS Diamond and RFA Cardigan Bay

International minehunting exercise in the Middle East

HMS Shoreham leads the way followed by United States Ships Sentry, Devastator and Dextrous, HMS Diamond and RFA Cardigan Bay

International minehunting exercise in the Middle East

HMS Shoreham leads the way followed by United States Ships Sentry, Devastator and Dextrous, HMS Diamond and RFA Cardigan Bay

International minehunting exercise in the Middle East

RFA Cardigan Bay’s 3/O James Wright briefs US Navy personnel on the bridge of the minehunters’ mother ship

International minehunting exercise in the Middle East

A US aircrewman watches the approach of his SH-60 Seahawk helicopter before landing on the deck of RFA Cardigan Bay.

International minehunting exercise in the Middle East

HMS Shoreham leads American minehunters USS Dextrous and Sentry through the Strait of Hormuz with HMS Diamond providing escort

International minehunting exercise in the Middle East

AB(Diver) Grant Henderson prepares a ‘casualty’ before moving him into HMS Shoreham’s dive chamber

International minehunting exercise in the Middle East

The New Zealand dive team returns to HMS Shoreham after their first dive of IMCMEX12

International minehunting exercise in the Middle East

HMS Shoreham leads the way followed by USS Sentry, Devastator and Dextrous

International minehunting exercise in the Middle East

RFA Cardigan Bay’s gunners practise their skills using the ship’s 30mm cannon

International minehunting exercise in the Middle East

AB(MW) ‘Dobbo’ Dobson remains vigilant aboard HMS Shoreham while she’s ‘rafted’ to RFA Cardigan Bay to take on supplies

Medical Training Onboard HMS Diamond

MA Chapman demonstrates inserting a cannula to Royal Marines onboard HMS Diamond

Medical Training Onboard HMS Diamond

Marine Osborne practices inserting a cannula under the watchful eye of Surgeon Lt Butterworth

Medical Training Onboard HMS Diamond

Marine Osborne practices inserting a cannula under the watchful eye of Surgeon Lt Butterworth

Medical Training Onboard HMS Diamond

LAC Oliver at work in the Ops Room, HMS Diamond

HMS Diamond and USS Enterprise

USN and RN personnel working together

Personnel from US Navy visit HMS Diamond On the 6th August 2012 US Naval personnel from the USS Enterprise and the USS Vicksburg and personnel from HMS Diamond swapped ships as part of a working exchange. OS1 Tywone James of the USS Vicksburgh works alongside AB Chris Sinclair in HMS Diamond's Ops Room HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting operational duties as part of Op Kipion

Horents taking off from USS Enterprise

USS Enterprise sails alongside HMS Diamond On the 8th August 2012 US Aircraft Carrier USS Enterprise came to within 500 yards of HMS Diamond as the two ships operated alongside each other in the Middle East as part of Carrier strike Group 12 (CSG12) HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting operational duties as part of OP Kipion.

Observing Enterprise in action

USS Enterprise sails alongside HMS Diamond On the 8th August 2012 US Aircraft Carrier USS Enterprise came to within 500 yards of HMS Diamond as the two ships operated alongside each other in the Middle East as part of Carrier strike Group 12 (CSG12) HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting operational duties as part of OP Kipion.

Working hard during the exercises

People at work, HMS Diamond LAC Oliver at work in the Ops Room, HMS Diamond

Sickbay lectures and demonstrations

HMS Diamond's Medical Staff train Royal Marines On the 7th August 2012, HMS Diamond's Medical staff gave a training session in cannulation technique to embarked Royal Marines from Fleet Protection Group (FPG) HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting Operational Duties as part of Op Kipion

Sickbay lectures and demonstrations

HMS Diamond's Medical Staff train Royal Marines On the 7th August 2012, HMS Diamond's Medical staff gave a training session in cannulation technique to embarked Royal Marines from Fleet Protection Group (FPG) HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting Operational Duties as part of Op Kipion

Sickbay lectures and demonstrations

HMS Diamond's Medical Staff train Royal Marines On the 7th August 2012, HMS Diamond's Medical staff gave a training session in cannulation technique to embarked Royal Marines from Fleet Protection Group (FPG) HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting Operational Duties as part of Op Kipion

HMS Diamond Replenishment at Sea

The fuel pipe begins its journey from the Laramie to the Diamond

HMS Diamond Replenishment at Sea

HMS Diamond's RAS party watch as they approach USNS Laramie

HMS Diamond Replenishment at Sea

HMS Diamond and USNS Laramie carry out a RAS

HMS Diamond Replenishment at Sea

Lt Cdr Headley communication with the Laramie from Diamond's bridge wing

HMS Diamond Replenishment at Sea

Leading Seaman Hutchinson takes charge of agunline fired from USNS Laramie

HMS Diamond Replenishment at Sea

HMS Diamond approaches USNS laramie

Diamond tanked up for Gulf mission

Captain Ingram, UK Defence Attache to Oman, is given a tour of the bridge of Diamond by the Navigating Officer, Lieutenant Wallington-Smith.

Diamond tanked up for Gulf mission

Lieutenant Commander Mark Headley conning DIAMOND carefully during a refuelling evolution with USNS LARAMIE.

Diamond tanked up for Gulf mission

Deputy Commander CMF and Commander UKMCC, Commodore Simon Ancona (left), is welcomed onboard by Diamond’s Commanding Officer, Commander Ian Clarke.

HMS Diamond with FS Forbin

HMS Diamond Exercises with her French Counterpart. Royal Navy warship HMS Diamond meets her French equivalent the FS Forbin in the Mediterranean Sea. The two destroyers are remarkably similar in more than just appearance as they were built using a similarly stealthy design and fitted with the same surface to air missiles, the result of a combined research and development project. HMS Diamond continues on her voyage to the Middle East where she will take over operational duties from her sister ship HMS Daring.

The two Captains meet

HMS Diamond Exercises with her French Counterpart. Royal Navy warship HMS Diamond meets her French equivalent the FS Forbin in the Mediterranean Sea. The two destroyers are remarkably similar in more than just appearance as they were built using a similarly stealthy design and fitted with the same surface to air missiles, the result of a combined research and development project. Diamond took the opportunity to arrange a 'swap' of personnel between the vessels, with a dozen members of the Ship's company, including the Commanding Officers, from each ship transferring across to their counterpart to take a look around. HMS Diamond continues on her voyage to the Middle East where she will take over operational duties from her sister ship HMS Daring. CDR Ian Clarke, CO of HMS Diamond with CV Marc Ausseldel [sic] CO Of FS Forbin on the bridge of HMS Diamond with FS Forbin in the background.

Sea boats

HMS Diamond Exercises with her French Counterpart.Royal Navy warship HMS Diamond meets her French equivalent the FS Forbin in the Mediterranean Sea. The two destroyers are remarkably similar in more than just appearance as they were built using a similarly stealthy design and fitted with the same surface to air missiles, the result of a combined research and development project.Diamond took the opportunity to arrange a 'swap' of personnel between the vessels, with a dozen members of the Ship's company, including the Commanding Officers, from each ship transferring across to their counterpart to take a look around.HMS Diamond continues on her voyage to the Middle East where she will take over operational duties from her sister ship HMS Daring.Sea boats pass each other as Ship's company from HMS Diamond and FS Forbin swap ships

Officer of the Watch manoeuvres

HMS Diamond Exercises with her French Counterpart. Royal Navy warship HMS Diamond meets her French equivalent the FS Forbin in the Mediterranean Sea. The two destroyers are remarkably similar in more than just appearance as they were built using a similarly stealthy design and fitted with the same surface to air missiles, the result of a combined research and development project. HMS Diamond continues on her voyage to the Middle East where she will take over operational duties from her sister ship HMS Daring. FS Forbin ahead of Diamond's focsle

Close in Weapon System

HMS DIAMOND SUEZ TRANSITOn the 3rd July 2012 HMS Diamond made her way through Egypt's famous Suez Canal.The Ship's company took to the upper deck to enjoy the unique views on offer as the Diamond made her way through the canal.HMS Diamond is on route to the Middle East where she will take over from her sister ship HMS Daring to carry out operational tasking.

Diamond passes the MV Astrea

HMS DIAMOND SUEZ TRANSITOn the 3rd July 2012 HMS Diamond made her way through Egypt's famous Suez Canal.The Ship's company took to the upper deck to enjoy the unique views on offer as the Diamond made her way through the canal.HMS Diamond is on route to the Middle East where she will take over from her sister ship HMS Daring to carry out operational tasking.

HMS Diamond joins HMAS Melbourne East of Suez

Photex with HMAS Melbourne.On the 10th June 2012 HMS Diamond undertook Officer of the Watch maneuvers training with Australian ship HMAS Melbourne.HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting operational duties

HMS Diamond joins HMAS Melbourne East of Suez

Photex with HMAS Melbourne.On the 10th June 2012 HMS Diamond undertook Officer of the Watch maneuvers training with Australian ship HMAS Melbourne.HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting operational duties

HMS Diamond joins HMAS Melbourne East of Suez

Photex with HMAS Melbourne.On the 10th June 2012 HMS Diamond undertook Officer of the Watch maneuvers training with Australian ship HMAS Melbourne.HMS Diamond is currently deployed in the Middle East where she is conducting operational duties

The view from Diamond's bridge

HMS DIAMOND SUEZ TRANSITOn the 3rd July 2012 HMS Diamond made her way through Egypt's famous Suez Canal.The Ship's company took to the upper deck to enjoy the unique views on offer as the Diamond made her way through the canal.HMS Diamond is on route to the Middle East where she will take over from her sister ship HMS Daring to carry out operational tasking.

The memorial serive onboard HMS Diamond

OP DEMON MEMORIALSailors from Type 45 HMS Diamond have taken part in a commemoration event for the 983 personnel from HMS Diamond, SS Slamat and HMS Wryneck who died in April 1941. The wreath-laying ceremony took place above the wreck site of HMS Diamond, 60 miles north of Crete, at dawn on June 26, 2012.

The memorial service on board HMS Diamond

OP DEMON MEMORIALSailors from Type 45 HMS Diamond have taken part in a commemoration event for the 983 personnel from HMS Diamond, SS Slamat and HMS Wryneck who died in April 1941. The wreath-laying ceremony took place above the wreck site of HMS Diamond, 60 miles north of Crete, at dawn on June 26, 2012.

L - R Eduard van Lierde, Ms Kate Saxton, Frans Luidinga, Rear Admiral Konstantinos Mazarakis, CiC Hellenic Navy

OP DEMON MEMORIALSailors from Type 45 HMS Diamond have taken part in a commemoration event for the 983 personnel from HMS Diamond, SS Slamat and HMS Wryneck who died in April 1941. The wreath-laying ceremony took place above the wreck site of HMS Diamond, 60 miles north of Crete, at dawn on June 26, 2012.Photograph by Matt Jackson, RN Media

Ms Kate Saxton laying a wreath at the site

OP DEMON MEMORIALSailors from Type 45 HMS Diamond have taken part in a commemoration event for the 983 personnel from HMS Diamond, SS Slamat and HMS Wryneck who died in April 1941. The wreath-laying ceremony took place above the wreck site of HMS Diamond, 60 miles north of Crete, at dawn on June 26, 2012.Shot shows Kate Saxton throwing a wreathPhotograph by Matt Jackson, RN Media

Rear Admiral Konstantinos Mazarakis, Cdr Ian Clarke

OP DEMON MEMORIALSailors from Type 45 HMS Diamond have taken part in a commemoration event for the 983 personnel from HMS Diamond, SS Slamat and HMS Wryneck who died in April 1941. The wreath-laying ceremony took place above the wreck site of HMS Diamond, 60 miles north of Crete, at dawn on June 26, 2012.

HMS Diamond Sailing from Portsmouth

HMS Diamond Sailing from Portsmouth

HMS Diamond Sailing from Portsmouth

HMS Diamond Sailing from Portsmouth

Lady Johns and crew

Lady Johns Visits HMS DiamondLady Suzie Johns, sponsor of HMS Diamond and wife of the Govenor of Gibraltor, joined the ship at sea today (17 June 12) for the transit into port at Gibraltor. She was picked up from the island by the ship's Lynx helicopter and flown to the Type 45 Destroyer.Lady Johns has a long association with the Royal Navy, going back to 1970 when she joined the Women's Royal Navy Service {WRNS)She launched HMS Diamond on the 27th November 2007 from Govan, Glasgow, and was a guest at the ship's commissioning service.Lady Johns visits the Junior Rates Mess onboard HMS Diamond where she is presented with a cake in celebration of her birthday today

Lady Johns and CO

Lady Johns Visits HMS DiamondLady Suzie Johns, sponsor of HMS Diamond and wife of the Governor of Gibraltar joined the ship at sea today (17 June 12) for the transit into port at Gibraltar She was picked up from the island by the ship's Lynx helicopter and flown to the Type 45 Destroyer.Lady Johns has a long association with the Royal Navy, going back to 1970 when she joined the Women's Royal Navy Service {WRNS)She launched HMS Diamond on the 27th November 2007 from Govan, Glasgow, and was a guest at the ship's commissioning service.Lady Johns and Commanding Officer of HMS Diamond Commander Ian Clarke

Diamond

Lady Johns Visits HMS Diamond Lady Suzie Johns, sponsor of HMS Diamond and wife of the Governor of Gibraltar joined the ship at sea today (17 June 12) for the transit into port at Gibraltar She was picked up from the island by the ship's Lynx helicopter and flown to the Type 45 Destroyer. Lady Johns has a long association with the Royal Navy, going back to 1970 when she joined the Women's Royal Navy Service {WRNS) She launched HMS Diamond on the 27th November 2007 from Govan, Glasgow, and was a guest at the ship's commissioning service.

Diamond and Gib

HMS Diamond and The Queens Jubilee

HMS Diamond and The Queens Jubilee

HMS Diamond and The Queens Jubilee

HMS Diamond and The Queens Jubilee

HMS Diamond and The Queens Jubilee

HMS Diamond and The Queens Jubilee

The Royal Navy starts the celebrations for the Queens Diamond Jubilee

The Royal Navy starts the celebrations for the Queens Diamond Jubilee

The Royal Navy starts the celebrations for the Queens Diamond Jubilee

The Royal Navy starts the celebrations for the Queens Diamond Jubilee

The Royal Navy starts the celebrations for the Queens Diamond Jubilee

The Royal Navy starts the celebrations for the Queens Diamond Jubilee

The Royal Navy starts the celebrations for the Queens Diamond Jubilee

The Royal Navy starts the celebrations for the Queens Diamond Jubilee

The Royal Navy starts the celebrations for the Queens Diamond Jubilee

The Royal Navy starts the celebrations for the Queens Diamond Jubilee

Royal Navy Starts Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Royal Navy Starts Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Royal Navy Starts Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Royal Navy Starts Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Royal Navy Starts Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Chief Petty Officer Brian Diamond

Royal Navy engineer Brian Diamond, who serves on board his namesake ship HMS Diamond, has today (May 17) been presented with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.The Chief Petty Officer was among 12 crew on board the Type 45 destroyer receiving the medals in a ceremony on board the ship at Portsmouth Naval Base.The 30 year-old marine engineer, who works on the ship’s sophisticated propulsion system, said: “When I joined HMS Diamond – my namesake ship – it raised a few eyebrows. But now to receive a diamond jubilee medal in addition to that I feel really proud - this is a special time for the whole nation.”CPO Diamond, from Portrush in Northern Ireland, joined the Navy 13 years ago and has been with the ship since it was handed to the Navy from its builder BAE Systems in 2010. He will be among the 190 crew for the ship’s maiden operational deployment to the Gulf next month.The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal is being awarded to all armed forces personnel with at least five years’ service to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne.Chief of Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, said: “This medal recognises the important and difficult job our Armed Forces have carried out defending our nation and its interests, both at home and abroad, and it is a fitting tribute to their dedication and professionalism."Pictured:Royal Navy Engineer Brian DiamondPictures: LA(Phot) Maxine Davies

Chief Petty Officer Brian Diamond

Royal Navy engineer Brian Diamond, who serves on board his namesake ship HMS Diamond, has today (May 17) been presented with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. The Chief Petty Officer was among 12 crew on board the Type 45 destroyer receiving the medals in a ceremony on board the ship at Portsmouth Naval Base. The 30 year-old marine engineer, who works on the ship’s sophisticated propulsion system, said: “When I joined HMS Diamond – my namesake ship – it raised a few eyebrows. But now to receive a diamond jubilee medal in addition to that I feel really proud - this is a special time for the whole nation.” CPO Diamond, from Portrush in Northern Ireland, joined the Navy 13 years ago and has been with the ship since it was handed to the Navy from its builder BAE Systems in 2010. He will be among the 190 crew for the ship’s maiden operational deployment to the Gulf next month. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal is being awarded to all armed forces personnel with at least five years’ service to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne. Chief of Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, said: “This medal recognises the important and difficult job our Armed Forces have carried out defending our nation and its interests, both at home and abroad, and it is a fitting tribute to their dedication and professionalism." Pictured:Royal Navy Engineer Brian Diamond Shaking hands with CDR Ian Clarke CO of HMS DIAMOND Pictures: LA(Phot) Maxine Davies

Chief Petty Officer Brian Diamond

Royal Navy engineer Brian Diamond, who serves on board his namesake ship HMS Diamond, has today (May 17) been presented with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. The Chief Petty Officer was among 12 crew on board the Type 45 destroyer receiving the medals in a ceremony on board the ship at Portsmouth Naval Base. The 30 year-old marine engineer, who works on the ship’s sophisticated propulsion system, said: “When I joined HMS Diamond – my namesake ship – it raised a few eyebrows. But now to receive a diamond jubilee medal in addition to that I feel really proud - this is a special time for the whole nation.” CPO Diamond, from Portrush in Northern Ireland, joined the Navy 13 years ago and has been with the ship since it was handed to the Navy from its builder BAE Systems in 2010. He will be among the 190 crew for the ship’s maiden operational deployment to the Gulf next month. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal is being awarded to all armed forces personnel with at least five years’ service to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne. Chief of Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, said: “This medal recognises the important and difficult job our Armed Forces have carried out defending our nation and its interests, both at home and abroad, and it is a fitting tribute to their dedication and professionalism." Pictured:Royal Navy Engineer Brian Diamond with CDR Ian Clarke CO of HMS DIAMOND Pictures: LA(Phot) Maxine Davies

Diamonds first Viper

HMS Diamond firing of Sea Viper for the first time

Diamonds first Viper

HMS Diamond sailing at sea for a Photex

Diamonds first Viper

HMS Diamond sailing at sea for a Photex

Diamonds first Viper

HMS Diamond sailing at sea for a Photex

Diamonds first Viper

HMS Diamond sailing at sea for a Photex

Diamonds first Viper

HMS Diamond firing of Sea Viper for the first time

HMS Diamond

DIAMONDS IN THE SOUND Pictured is HMS DIAMOND going to anchor in the Plymouth Sound. HMS DIAMOND is one of the Royal Navy's newest Type 45 Destroyers.

HMS Diamond

DIAMONDS IN THE SOUND Pictured is HMS DIAMOND going to anchor in the Plymouth Sound. HMS DIAMOND is one of the Royal Navy's newest Type 45 Destroyers.

HMS Diamond

HMS Diamond, the Royal Navy’s third Daring class destroyer built by BAE Systems in Govan, made her first return visit to the River Clyde yesterday (Wed Feb 9). The 7500-tonne warship, boasting state-of-the-art technology and a top speed of 27 knots, made her way to Loch Striven to make a brief refuelling stop, before continuing her journey round the top of Scotland. She is en route to Aberdeen, the city with which she is affiliated and she will be alongside in the Granite City until Monday. The ship is open for tours by the public on Saturday (Feb 12) from 1pm until 4.30pm. The Type 45 destroyer is currently undergoing sea trials before she is formally commissioned into the Royal Navy in May this year.

HMS Diamond

HMS Diamond, the Royal Navy’s third Daring class destroyer built by BAE Systems in Govan, made her first return visit to the River Clyde Wed Feb 9th. The 7500-tonne warship, boasting state-of-the-art technology and a top speed of 27 knots, made her way to Loch Striven to make a brief refuelling stop, before continuing her journey round the top of Scotland. She is en route to Aberdeen, the city with which she is affiliated and she will be alongside in the Granite City until Monday. The ship is open for tours by the public on Saturday (Feb 12) from 1pm until 4.30pm. The Type 45 destroyer is currently undergoing sea trials before she is formally commissioned into the Royal Navy in May this year.

HMS Diamond

HMS Diamond, the Royal Navy’s third Daring class destroyer built by BAE Systems in Govan, made her first return visit to the River Clyde yesterday (Wed Feb 9). The 7500-tonne warship, boasting state-of-the-art technology and a top speed of 27 knots, made her way to Loch Striven to make a brief refuelling stop, before continuing her journey round the top of Scotland. She is en route to Aberdeen, the city with which she is affiliated and she will be alongside in the Granite City until Monday. The ship is open for tours by the public on Saturday (Feb 12) from 1pm until 4.30pm. The Type 45 destroyer is currently undergoing sea trials before she is formally commissioned into the Royal Navy in May this year.

HMS Diamond

HMS Diamond, the Royal Navy’s third Daring class destroyer built by BAE Systems in Govan, made her first return visit to the River Clyde yesterday (Wed Feb 9). The 7500-tonne warship, boasting state-of-the-art technology and a top speed of 27 knots, made her way to Loch Striven to make a brief refuelling stop, before continuing her journey round the top of Scotland. She is en route to Aberdeen, the city with which she is affiliated and she will be alongside in the Granite City until Monday. The ship is open for tours by the public on Saturday (Feb 12) from 1pm until 4.30pm. The Type 45 destroyer is currently undergoing sea trials before she is formally commissioned into the Royal Navy in May this year.

Diamond visit for Princess Royal

Diamond visit for Princess Royal

L-R Hannah Cooper and Karin Tattum from Team Type 45 Com put the finishing touches to their model with only 5 miutes of build time remaining.

TOY COMPANY LAUNCHES BUILD-YOUR-OWN TYPE-45 DESTROYERCharacter Options, who produce the officially licensed range of H.M. Armed Forces action figures, has recently launched a new range of construction toys which includes micro figures and playsets. One of the largest kits is a plastic brick click-and-build Type 45 destroyer – which will be officially unveiled at Portsmouth Naval base on Tuesday August 9.To mark the launch, Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond is hosting a kit-building competition onboard where three teams will each be given a kit and two hours to build it without instructions. With 514 different individual parts, including a missile silo, a helicopter hangar and a micro helicopter, it’s a complex model which will test their knowledge of the Type 45. The model that most resembles a Type 45 at the end of the challenge will be deemed the winner. *** Local Caption *** L-R Hannah Cooper and Karin Tattum from Team Type 45 Com put the finishing touches to their model with only 5 miutes of build time remaining.

L-R HMS Diamonds team Able Seaman Adele Knibbs, Able Seaman Danni Litt, Jordan Rushworth, Leading Seaman James and Able Seaman (CIS) Elizabeth Green with their model.

TOY COMPANY LAUNCHES BUILD-YOUR-OWN TYPE-45 DESTROYERCharacter Options, who produce the officially licensed range of H.M. Armed Forces action figures, has recently launched a new range of construction toys which includes micro figures and playsets. One of the largest kits is a plastic brick click-and-build Type 45 destroyer – which will be officially unveiled at Portsmouth Naval base on Tuesday August 9.To mark the launch, Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond is hosting a kit-building competition onboard where three teams will each be given a kit and two hours to build it without instructions. With 514 different individual parts, including a missile silo, a helicopter hangar and a micro helicopter, it’s a complex model which will test their knowledge of the Type 45. The model that most resembles a Type 45 at the end of the challenge will be deemed the winner. *** Local Caption *** L-R HMS Diamonds team Able Seaman Adele Knibbs, Able Seaman Danni Litt, Jordan Rushworth, Leading Seaman James and Able Seaman (CIS) Elizabeth Green with their model.

L - R Chef 1 Edward Cornish HMS Diamond, Chief Petty Officer Mark Baxter from Fleet HQ HMS Excellent and Petty Officer (CIS) Richard Hemstock from HMS Northumberland get started on making their model Type 45 destroyer.

TOY COMPANY LAUNCHES BUILD-YOUR-OWN TYPE-45 DESTROYERCharacter Options, who produce the officially licensed range of H.M. Armed Forces action figures, has recently launched a new range of construction toys which includes micro figures and playsets. One of the largest kits is a plastic brick click-and-build Type 45 destroyer – which will be officially unveiled at Portsmouth Naval base on Tuesday August 9.To mark the launch, Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond is hosting a kit-building competition onboard where three teams will each be given a kit and two hours to build it without instructions. With 514 different individual parts, including a missile silo, a helicopter hangar and a micro helicopter, it’s a complex model which will test their knowledge of the Type 45. The model that most resembles a Type 45 at the end of the challenge will be deemed the winner. *** Local Caption *** L - R Chef 1 Edward Cornish HMS Diamond, Chief Petty Officer Mark Baxter from Fleet HQ HMS Excellent and Petty Officer (CIS) Richard Hemstock from HMS Northumberland get started on making their model Type 45 destroyer.

Type 45 Completed Model

Lt Cdr Stephen Hayton judges one of the teams models. L-R PO (CIS) Richard Hemstock HMS Northumberland, Chef 1 Edward Cornish HMS Diamond, CPO Mark Baxter Fleet HQ HMS Excellent and Lt Cdr Stephen Hayton.

TOY COMPANY LAUNCHES BUILD-YOUR-OWN TYPE-45 DESTROYERCharacter Options, who produce the officially licensed range of H.M. Armed Forces action figures, has recently launched a new range of construction toys which includes micro figures and playsets. One of the largest kits is a plastic brick click-and-build Type 45 destroyer – which will be officially unveiled at Portsmouth Naval base on Tuesday August 9.To mark the launch, Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond is hosting a kit-building competition onboard where three teams will each be given a kit and two hours to build it without instructions. With 514 different individual parts, including a missile silo, a helicopter hangar and a micro helicopter, it’s a complex model which will test their knowledge of the Type 45. The model that most resembles a Type 45 at the end of the challenge will be deemed the winner. *** Local Caption *** Lt Cdr Stephen Hayton judges one of the teams models. L-R PO (CIS) Richard Hemstock HMS Northumberland, Chef 1 Edward Cornish HMS Diamond, CPO Mark Baxter Fleet HQ HMS Excellent and Lt Cdr Stephen Hayton.

Lt Cdr Stephen Hayton announces the winning model to the teams.

TOY COMPANY LAUNCHES BUILD-YOUR-OWN TYPE-45 DESTROYERCharacter Options, who produce the officially licensed range of H.M. Armed Forces action figures, has recently launched a new range of construction toys which includes micro figures and playsets. One of the largest kits is a plastic brick click-and-build Type 45 destroyer – which will be officially unveiled at Portsmouth Naval base on Tuesday August 9.To mark the launch, Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond is hosting a kit-building competition onboard where three teams will each be given a kit and two hours to build it without instructions. With 514 different individual parts, including a missile silo, a helicopter hangar and a micro helicopter, it’s a complex model which will test their knowledge of the Type 45. The model that most resembles a Type 45 at the end of the challenge will be deemed the winner. *** Local Caption *** Lt Cdr Stephen Hayton announces the winning model to the teams.

L-R Team Type 45 Com, Tim Hatton, Hannah Cooper, Karin Tattum and Tom Digby building their model.

TOY COMPANY LAUNCHES BUILD-YOUR-OWN TYPE-45 DESTROYERCharacter Options, who produce the officially licensed range of H.M. Armed Forces action figures, has recently launched a new range of construction toys which includes micro figures and playsets. One of the largest kits is a plastic brick click-and-build Type 45 destroyer – which will be officially unveiled at Portsmouth Naval base on Tuesday August 9.To mark the launch, Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond is hosting a kit-building competition onboard where three teams will each be given a kit and two hours to build it without instructions. With 514 different individual parts, including a missile silo, a helicopter hangar and a micro helicopter, it’s a complex model which will test their knowledge of the Type 45. The model that most resembles a Type 45 at the end of the challenge will be deemed the winner. *** Local Caption *** L-R Team Type 45 Com, Tim Hatton, Hannah Cooper, Karin Tattum and Tom Digby building their model.

L-R Team Type 45 Com, Tim Hatton, Hannah Cooper, Karin Tattum and Tom Digby building their model.

TOY COMPANY LAUNCHES BUILD-YOUR-OWN TYPE-45 DESTROYERCharacter Options, who produce the officially licensed range of H.M. Armed Forces action figures, has recently launched a new range of construction toys which includes micro figures and playsets. One of the largest kits is a plastic brick click-and-build Type 45 destroyer – which will be officially unveiled at Portsmouth Naval base on Tuesday August 9.To mark the launch, Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond is hosting a kit-building competition onboard where three teams will each be given a kit and two hours to build it without instructions. With 514 different individual parts, including a missile silo, a helicopter hangar and a micro helicopter, it’s a complex model which will test their knowledge of the Type 45. The model that most resembles a Type 45 at the end of the challenge will be deemed the winner. *** Local Caption *** L-R Team Type 45 Com, Tim Hatton, Hannah Cooper, Karin Tattum and Tom Digby building their model.

L - R Petty Officer (CIS) Richard Hemstock from HMS Northumberland, LET (ME) Sean Harley HMS Diamond, Chef 1 Edward Cornish HMS Diamond, Chief Petty Officer Mark Baxter from Fleet HQ HMS Excellent.

TOY COMPANY LAUNCHES BUILD-YOUR-OWN TYPE-45 DESTROYERCharacter Options, who produce the officially licensed range of H.M. Armed Forces action figures, has recently launched a new range of construction toys which includes micro figures and playsets. One of the largest kits is a plastic brick click-and-build Type 45 destroyer – which will be officially unveiled at Portsmouth Naval base on Tuesday August 9.To mark the launch, Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond is hosting a kit-building competition onboard where three teams will each be given a kit and two hours to build it without instructions. With 514 different individual parts, including a missile silo, a helicopter hangar and a micro helicopter, it’s a complex model which will test their knowledge of the Type 45. The model that most resembles a Type 45 at the end of the challenge will be deemed the winner. *** Local Caption *** L - R Petty Officer (CIS) Richard Hemstock from HMS Northumberland, LET (ME) Sean Harley HMS Diamond, Chef 1 Edward Cornish HMS Diamond, Chief Petty Officer Mark Baxter from Fleet HQ HMS Excellent.

Pirates L-R: LS Barnes, Lt Allen, Lt Blunt, CPO Geddes

A selection of the Ship’s company enjoying the cakes and face painting

PO Short’s winning Cake

HMS Daring and Diamond in HMNB Devonport

HMS DIAMOND AND HMS DARING For the first time Devonport dockyard has two of the Navys newest type 45 ships along side, HMS Daring and Hms Diamond. Images by LA(Phot) James Crawford FRPU(W)

HMS Diamond

HMS Diamond, the Royal Navy’s third Daring class destroyer built by BAE Systems in Govan, made her first return visit to the River Clyde yesterday (Wed Feb 9).The 7500-tonne warship, boasting state-of-the-art technology and a top speed of 27 knots, made her way to Loch Striven to make a brief refuelling stop, before continuing her journey round the top of Scotland.She is en route to Aberdeen, the city with which she is affiliated and she will be alongside in the Granite City until Monday. The ship is open for tours by the public on Saturday (Feb 12) from 1pm until 4.30pm.The Type 45 destroyer is currently undergoing sea trials before she is formally commissioned into the Royal Navy in May this year.

Diamond ready to deploy

HMS Diamond, the Royal Navy’s third Daring class destroyer built by BAE Systems in Govan, made her first return visit to the River Clyde yesterday (Wed Feb 9).The 7500-tonne warship, boasting state-of-the-art technology and a top speed of 27 knots, made her way to Loch Striven to make a brief refuelling stop, before continuing her journey round the top of Scotland.She is en route to Aberdeen, the city with which she is affiliated and she will be alongside in the Granite City until Monday. The ship is open for tours by the public on Saturday (Feb 12) from 1pm until 4.30pm.The Type 45 destroyer is currently undergoing sea trials before she is formally commissioned into the Royal Navy in May this year.

Diamond carrying out Thursday War

HMS Diamond during a Thursday War.These images were taken during a Thursday war on HMS Diamond. This image shows members of the Fire and Repair Party during a simulated battle damage fire exercise.

Diamond carrying out Thursday War

This Image shows members of HMS Diamonds Replenishment at Sea (RAS) party during a RAS with RFA Blackrover off the coast of Cornwall.

Diamond carrying out Thursday War

HMS Diamond during a Thursday War.These images were taken during a Thursday war on HMS Diamond. This image shows members of the Warfare department at work in the Operations Room during Action Stations.

HMS Diamond

HMS Diamond

HMS Diamond

HMS Diamond

HMS Diamond

HMS Diamond

HMS Diamond

Lady Johns taking the salute from the Guard of HMS Diamond

Commissioning ceremony of HMS Diamond

(L-R) Commander Ian Clarke (CO HMS Diamond), Joanne Clarke (CO's Wife) and Engineering Technician Ross Hindmarch (youngest member of the ship) cutting of the Commissioning Cake

Commissioning Ceremony of HMS Diamond

(L-R) Commander Ian Clarke, Joanne Clarke, Lady Johns, Lady Soar, Vice Admiral Sir Adrian Johns and Commander-in-chief-fleet Admiral Sir Trevor Soar

Commissioning Ceremony of HMS Diamond