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HMS Severn
HMS Severn is one of the trio of Offshore Patrol Vessels ploughing the seas around the UK almost every day of the year. The ship is the second River-class built by Vosper Thornycroft at their Woolston yard and she became the penultimate ship to be built there.
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HMS Severn
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HMS Severn
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HMS Severn
HMS Severn conducts Fishery protection boarding's.Severn is one of three River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels. The ship is conducting Fishery protection duties around England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Pictured: HMS Severn from the sea boatFC100057Image by LA(PHOT) Jay Allen
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Fishery protection by the RN
HMS Severn conducts Fishery protection boarding's. Severn is one of three River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels. The ship is conducting Fishery protection duties around England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Pictured: Watchdog, the fisher protections aircraft fly's over HMS Severn. Watchdog passes fishing vessel whereabouts back to fishery protection vessels and authorities on land. FC100057 Image by LA(PHOT) Jay Allen
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HMS Severn
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Fishery Protection Squadron
HMS Severn inherited the nickname of our predecessor, the ninth HMS Severn, a wartime submarine which served in the Atlantic and Norwegian campaigns. The submarine survived the entire conflict, earning her the title ‘Lucky Severn’.
Mission Summary
The 3 River class Offshore Patrol Vessels patrol the UK EEZ, routinely operating hundreds of miles off the UK coast. Their primary role is to deliver maritime security, encompassing fishery protection and Marine Management tasks on behalf of the Marine Management Organisation, as well as a wide range of operations to ensure the security, integrity, and safety of UK waters.
Over the coming months HMS Severn will undertake a busy programme which will see her receive a major refit (mid-life update), return to core fishery duties in UK waters and maintain her capabilities by undertaking a comprehensive training package.
There will be exciting challenges for the entire Ship’s Company and an opportunity to visit her affiliates in Newport as well as celebrating 10 years since Commissioning.
COMMANDING OFFICER
“I am immensely proud and extremely privileged to be taking command of one of Her Majesty’s Finest. I am looking forward to working with a highly professional close knit team and instilling a sense of fun in all we do. I will strive to ensure that HMS Severn remains the best-of-the-best by winning the efficiency pennant for a third year running.
Tim Berry
- RANK:
- Lieutenant Commander
- JOINED:
- 1997 (RN), 01/02/2013 (HMS Severn)
- SPECIALISATION:
- Warfare
- PREVIOUS UNITS:
- HMS Liverpool, HMS Bulwark
Military experience
Tim joined the Royal Navy in 1997 and has since had a career at sea developing and honing his Watchkeeping, Navigation and Warfare skills.
He saw active service in HMS Chatham during Operation Telic (Gulf War ‘03) and has since Commanded HMS Puncher and the University of London Royal Naval Unit.
Qualifying as a Principal Warfare Officer in both Above Water Warfare and Navigation, he completed a South Atlantic Deployment as Operations Officer in the Destroyer HMS Liverpool, before using his specialist navigation skills at the world renowned Flag Officer Sea Training Organisation.
Most recently he capped off the first phase of his career by navigating the Fleet Flag Ship (HMS Bulwark) which proved to be both demanding but extremely rewarding.
OPERATIONS
Operation Fishery Protection
CURRENT STATUS: active
River-class ships inspect fishing vessels operating up to 200 miles off the UK’s coastline. Their task is to enforce UK and EU regulations designed to preserve fish stocks for future generations. The Royal Navy operates on behalf of the Marine Management Organisation.
UNIT DIARY
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Squadron Exercise29/10/12
In early Oct HMS Severn took part in a Squadron Exercise (Squadex) with fellow members of the Fishery Protection Squadron (HM Ships Mersey & Tyne) and two ships from the Irish Naval Service (INS).
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Severn's Sponsor Presents Awards15/01/12
While in Cardiff Severn was proud to receive onboard the Ship’s sponsor, Professor Felicity Guild, and her husband, Admiral Nigel Guild, who were onboard to present awards to two valued members of the Ship’s Company.
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ABOUT THE UNIT
KEY STATISTICS
- Pennant
P282
- Displacement
1,700tonnes
- Complement
30personnel
- Length
79.8Metres
- Beam
13.6metres
- Draught
3.8metres
- Top Speed
20knots
- Range (Nautical)
5,500nautical miles
- Launch Date
2002
- Commissioned date
31/07/03
TAKE A LOOK
HMS Severn
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HMS Severn meets lions’ number eight
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HMS Severn meets lions’ number eight
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HMS Severn meets lions’ number eight
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HMS Severn meets lions’ number eight
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HMS Severn meets lions’ number eight
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HMS Severn meets lions’ number eight
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HMS Severn lends a helping hand in Falmouth
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HMS Severn lends a helping hand in Falmouth
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HMS Severn lends a helping hand in Falmouth
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HMS Severn lends a helping hand in Falmouth
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Naval warship HMS Severn visits London and invites public on board for tours
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Naval warship HMS Severn visits London and invites public on board for tours
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Naval warship HMS Severn visits London and invites public on board for tours
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Naval warship HMS Severn visits London and invites public on board for tours
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HMS Severn at sea off the coast of Portsmouth. 31/10/2007 Credit Gregg Macready, RN Photographer
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EL Ethine, HMS Mersey and El Niamh
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El Eithine prepares to fire a 'gunline' during RAS Approaches
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HMS Severn and HMS Kent in Belfast
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Take Cover!
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HART Team aboard HMS Severn
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HART Team aboard HMS Severn
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HART Team aboard HMS Severn
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back up and running
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Delivery
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Making the rudder
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Belgian Fisheries Inspector, Guy De Vleeschouwer, joins Severn for a patrol
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120523-Severn-Cheer Ship 1
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HMS Severn
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120523-Severn-Cheer Ship 3
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POME(ET) M Hattersley, Admiral Guild, Professor Guild, Lt Cdr M J J Hember
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POME(ET) M Hattersley and Professor Guild
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WO1 D Pooley, Admiral Guild, Professor Guild and Lt Cdr M J J Hember
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WO1 D Pooley and Professor Guild
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Fishery Protection Squadron
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The Three River-class patrol vessels of the Fishery Protection Squadron, HMS MERSEY, HMS SEVERN and HMS TYNE on Exercise off the South West Coast. The Fishery Protection Squadron (FPS) enforces UK and EU fisheries legislation in order to ensure the long term sustainability of the UK fishing grounds. In addition, the three UK based Ships are the only warships on permanent patrol around the UK, contributing to the policing of UK waters and delivering an intrinsic element of the UKâs Maritime Security. Credit must read: LA(Phot) AJ MacLeod
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Fishery Protection Squadron
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Fishery Protection Squadron
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Fishery Protection Squadron
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Fishery Protection Squadron
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Dutch fishing vessel
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Fishery protection by the RN
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HMS Severn conducts Fishery protection boarding's. Severn is one of three River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels. The ship is conducting Fishery protection duties around England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Pictured: The upperdeck of a fishing vessel. FC100057 Image by LA(PHOT) Jay Allen
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Fishery protection by the RN
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HMS Severn conducts Fishery protection boarding's. Severn is one of three River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels. The ship is conducting Fishery protection duties around England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Pictured: The boarding officer inspects the fish hold onboard the fishing vessel FC100057 Image by LA(PHOT) Jay Allen
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Fishery protection by the RN
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HMS Severn conducts Fishery protection boarding's. Severn is one of three River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels. The ship is conducting Fishery protection duties around England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Pictured: Watchdog, the fisher protections aircraft fly's over HMS Severn. Watchdog passes fishing vessel whereabouts back to fishery protection vessels and authorities on land. FC100057 Image by LA(PHOT) Jay Allen
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Fishery protection by the RN
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HMS Severn conducts Fishery protection boarding's. Severn is one of three River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels. The ship is conducting Fishery protection duties around England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Pictured: The boarding officer places a making label showing what boxes he has weighed. FC100057 Image by LA(PHOT) Jay Allen
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Fishery protection by the RN
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On Wednesday 14th September 2011 the new Commander Portsmouth Flotilla ( COMPORFLOT) The Honourable Commodore Michael Cochrane OBE, spent a day at sea onboard HMS Mersey. The aim of the visit was to introduce the Commodore into the role of HMS Mersey and Fishery Protection. During the visit COMPORFLOT witnessed a boarding of a fishing vessel and met with ships company to discuss issues of interest. The Commodore was also invited to present Petty Officer Hawkley his Long Service Good Conduct Medal. The Commodore also experienced a quick tour of Portsmouth Harbour. HMS Tracker, one of the Royal Navys University Training vessels, transported COMPORFLOT on a review of the various vessels alongside in Portsmouth.
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Fishery protection by the RN
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HMS Severn
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Patrol ships and Minehunters
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Patrol ships and Minehunters
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PHOTEX of Tyne Class Fishery Protection vessels. HMS Severn (P282) and Mersey (P283) sailing through the Solent, 05 Oct 2004.Please credit LA(PHOT) Emma Somerfield
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Photex with 702 NAS to Portsmouth.Photographs show HMS Severn, on which CINCFLEET is embarked, HMS Mersey and HMS Tyne south of the Isle of Wight during Officer of the Watch manoeuvers - 27/1/10
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HMS Severn comes alongside in Newport her affiliated city. HMS Severn is one of three River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels. The ship is conducting Fishery protection duties around England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Pictured: The ship entres Newport Dock's and is making her aproach.FC100041Image by LA(PHOT) Jay Allen
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HMS Severn conducts Fishery protection boarding's.Severn is one of three River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels. The ship is conducting Fishery protection duties around England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Pictured: HMS Severn making weigh through the water.FC100057Image by LA(PHOT) Jay Allen
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HMS Severn conducts Fishery protection boarding's.Severn is one of three River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels. The ship is conducting Fishery protection duties around England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Pictured: The sea boat returns to HMS Severn with its boarding teamFC100057Image by LA(PHOT) Jay Allen
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HMS Severn conducts Fishery protection boarding's.Severn is one of three River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels. The ship is conducting Fishery protection duties around England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Pictured: HMS Severn from the sea boatFC100057Image by LA(PHOT) Jay Allen
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