The Official Magazine ofTEAM PORTSMOUTH Issue 6 Summer 2012

Flaming Marvellous A Proud Day for Portsmouth FULL STORY page 10

Energy Saving PNB will have a Flog It! Comes on a Major Scale starring role in to Portsmouth FULL STORY page 20 Les Misérables Historic Dockyard FULL STORY page 14 FULL STORY page 34

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...... 2 Shoreside Welcome Introductions and Welcome welcome

Welcome to the latest edition of Shoreside It has been a busy summer of intense activity and this edition of the naval base magazine underlines just how much is going on around us all the time. Thankfully, the sun finally came out and we were able to share the magical moment when the Olympic torch arrived with the local community and make sure the historic dockyard provided a befitting location for this once-in-a-lifetime event. Another event this term, worthy of recognition was the naming ceremony for Amazonas, the first Brazilian ship to be completed here in the naval base by BAE Systems. Months of hard work went into planning and organising both events and they are examples of what we do so well at Portsmouth Naval Base and I would like to thank all those who made these possible. Activity for the rest of 2012 looks set to be pitched at the same high tempo, underlining the fact that Portsmouth Naval Base has a key role to play keeping our ships ready and available. We are now welcoming back some of our deployers, such as Daring and Westminster. Meanwhile Kent and York have both been away on shorter but important operational tasks. And HMS Defender has arrived in Portsmouth, fresh from build. I hope those who are taking a well-deserved break through the summer months have the opportunity to recharge their batteries in readiness for their return. Let’s hope the sun continues to shine... Naval Base Commander Portsmouth , RN

...... Shoreside 3 Contents Summer 2012

Shoreside is published quarterly and is a collaborative publication produced by the member organisations of TEAM PORTSMOUTH. The printing cost of this magazine is generated contents through advertising

Flaming Marvellous 3 Welcome and Intro Welcome to this edition of Shoreside The Olympic Torch in 10 HMS Victory’s Starboard Arena. 6 Look Ahead

Forthcoming events in and around PNB FULL STORY PAGE 10 8 HMS Diamond Deploys For her maiden operational deployment 9 HMS Illustrious Celebrates 30th Anniversary 10 Flaming Marvellous Olympic Torch in HMS Victory’s starboard arena PNB will have a starring 12 Base Review role in Les Misérables What’s been going on in the past months When the opening scenes roll for the 14 multi-million pound film production of 16 Commendation the massively popular musical for RN wordsmiths Les Misérables, Portsmouth Naval Base will have a starring role. 17 Tenacious by

FULL STORY PAGE 14 name and by nature Crew of Tenacious tour Portsmouth Naval Base 18 Dennis Miles Brings Naval Base History to Life 22 HMS Dragon breathes fire Energy Saving on a Major Scale Sea Viper has fired for the first time 20 With an annual energy bill 23 New Ammunition Jetty of £10m, experts at Portsmouth Naval Base were keen for Portsmouth Naval Base to make savings. 24 Fleet Snapshot FULL STORY PAGE 20 Find out the latest about the Portsmouth Flotilla 26 Music to his Ears Learn about Lieutenant Colonel Nick Grace 28 Brazilian Navy Gets to grips with Living in Blighty

Flog It! 30 Major Engineering Feat Comes to Portsmouth Helps QEC Take Shape Historic Dockyard 34 When the crew from popular 31 HMS Defender Enters BBC2 programme Flog It! came New Home at Portsmouth to town, the people of Portsmouth turned up in their droves to see if 32 NEW CEO for their treasured family items were in fact priceless antiques. Historic Dockyard Meet Lincoln Clarke FULL STORY PAGE 34 36 Me & My Job Meet Sarah Bailey and Simon Smith

...... 38 Jack Snacks 4 Shoreside Credits Contributors / Magazine

Standing on a windswept jetty praying the rain would stay away long enough for the handover ceremony for the Brazilian ship Amazonas to be completed – and then waiting in the sunshine for the Olympic flame to arrive. The weather this summer has been predictably unpredictable but whether rain or shine, it hasn’t stopped the frenetic activity at the naval base. I’ve been privileged to attend some memorable events in recent weeks at the naval base. Capturing all those stories has been a wonderful challenge and in this edition of Shoreside, we welcome Defender, the latest Type 45 and follow HMS Diamond as she deploys. With 46 years in the naval base, you could excuse Dennis Miles for being a little blasé about his surroundings. But as the interview on page 18 proves, he has a passion for the base and the ethos of Team Portsmouth. He has a wealth of stories to tell about the people and the buildings that make the base what it is – and I’m delighted to say Dennis will be contributing to future editions of the magazine. While James Pollington on page 20 expertly defines the energy challenge facing the naval base in the coming years. I hope you enjoy reading this edition of Shoreside Editor Kate Thompson [email protected] 1/2 Page

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‘FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES’ TOWER EXHIBITION SPECIAL MARY ROSE TREASURE HUNT COIN Spinnaker Tower / Mon 17 - Fri 28 Sep / 10am-6pm Happy hunting starting now! SPINNAKER Tower has created learn about and experience the JUST over one million John Lippiett, Chief Executive of an exclusive exhibition to stunning views from vantage commemorative Mary Rose £2 the Mary Rose Trust said: “We celebrate the towers of the world, points around the globe, while coins have now been released are delighted to continue our offering visitors the chance to also enjoying the breathtaking into public circulation and the relationship with the Royal Mint scenery on offer atop the 170 Mary Rose Trust would like to following production of the Mary metre Portsmouth viewing tower. encourage anyone who finds one Rose £2 coin. to donate it to the fundraising Created in association with “We have much work to do to appeal for the completion of the World Federation of Great secure the future of the ship and the new museum at Portsmouth Towers, the exhibition, named we are grateful to everyone who Historic Dockyard. ‘Friends in High Places’, will be supports our fundraising drive held between Monday 17 and Last year, 1,511 commemorative to help us build the new Mary Friday 28 September and is a precious metal versions of the Rose Museum here in Portsmouth complimentary addition to a coin were struck in 22 carat gold, Historic Dockyard. Spinnaker Tower visit. reflecting the year of the Mary “Our hope is that when people Rose’s maiden voyage. The World Federation of Great find one they will send it back to Towers is an association of Shane Bissett, the Royal Mint’s us or, if they want to keep it, as international monuments Director of Commemorative it is so special, text COIN02 £2 which join together to foster Coins, commented: “We to 70070 and donate £2.00 to global awareness and develop produced the Mary Rose coin the Mary Rose Trust to help us international opportunities for as a tribute to the world’s only achieve our target by the end of promotion. The Federation has surviving Tudor warship – and this year.” 32 members, ranging from the hope it serves as a reminder of historic Eiffel Tower in Paris to Britain’s rich heritage the state-of-the-art Burj Khalifa in as a maritime Dubai, the tallest building nation.” in the world. The Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth offers visitors spectacular 350° panoramic views of one of the most fascinating seascapes on earth. Its unique position over Portsmouth Harbour provides visitors with incredible views stretching out for up to 23 miles over the historic harbour, the Solent and the Isle of Wight. The Spinnaker Tower is open daily from 10.00am to 6.00pm (excluding Christmas Day). See www.spinnakertower.co.uk or call 02392 857520 to book in advance or to find out more!

SEE HMS VICTORY FROM A MEET THE CURATORS, RESEARCHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT ANGLE YOUR NAVAL AND MILITARY ANCESTORS Sat 1 - Wed 5 Sept / 10.30am, 11.45am, 1.30pm, 3pm Museum / October 21 / 10am-5pm

HERE’s a unique chance to go below HAVE you thought about Marine history and genealogy. the waterline of HMS Victory. Join a researching your naval and Having previously worked in tour guide for the opportunity to walk military ancestors? Come along the local history department under 3,500 tonnes of ship and view to hear a case study and short of Portsmouth City Museum & Victory’s keel at close range for a presentations to demonstrate Record Office, Matt has published completely different perspective of how to look for information and works on Marines in Portsmouth, the ship. (Please note – this does not what that information can tell you. Royal Marine Victoria Crosses, include a tour of the interior of Museum Curators and Archivists and tracing Royal HMS Victory). will be on hand to answer Marines ancestors. individual enquiries The tours take place from September 1 No booking required. where possible. to 5 at 10.30am, 11.45am, 1.30pm & 3pm. Archivist and Librarian Matt Little All tours are FREE but must be booked has worked with Royal Marines in advance. Only 15 places per tour historical records for 33 years no under 14s for health and at the Royal Marines Museum, safety reasons. and is responsible for the To book your place visit document and book collections. www.historicdockyard.co.uk for details Matt provides search guides and answers research inquiries regarding many aspects of Royal

...... 6 Shoreside Full Page advertising Focus FIRST DEPLOYMENT // HMS DIAMOND

HMS Diamond Deploys Following Key Role in Jubilee Celebrations

HMS Diamond, which played a starring The continues to make a role in the nation’s Diamond Jubilee I wish her success in significant contribution to protecting the celebrations, sailed from Portsmouth her Middle East deployment freedom of the seas and Britain’s interests in June for her maiden operational across the globe.” deployment to the Middle East. where the security of the Her Commanding Officer, Commander Ian The Type 45 destroyer – which launched the international shipping Clarke, said: “After completing months of jubilee weekend with a spectacular ceremonial rigorous training, topped off with the obvious entry into Portsmouth - will spend six months lanes continues to be of the pride in our participation in the national jubilee carrying out maritime security patrols in the utmost importance. celebrations earlier this month, Diamond Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden and the Gulf, is ready set to sail on her first operational Philip Hammond MP, replacing her sister ship HMS Daring. deployment. We are ready for all of the likely Secretary of State for Defence scenarios we may encounter.” The ship will be acting as part of the Navy’s standing commitment in the Middle East, HMS Diamond was launched in 2007 and providing a range of capabilities from counter Secretary of State for Defence, Philip commissioned into the fleet in 2011. She is piracy to reassurance of the UK’s allies Hammond MP, said: “The deployment of the third of the Navy’s six Type 45 air defence in the region. HMS Diamond marks another watershed for destroyers. Four have been commissioned the Type 45 programme, with three of these and the remaining two will enter service over Diamond’s build-up to the deployment has highly capable destroyers now on operations the next two years. been extensive, having been thoroughly worldwide. I wish her success in her Middle trained and assessed for every eventuality by East deployment where the security of the the Navy’s naval training organisation, Flag international shipping lanes continues to be of Officer Sea Training. the utmost importance.

...... 8 Shoreside Focus CELEBRATING IN STYLE // HMS ILLUSTRIOUS

HMS Illustrious Celebrates 30th Anniversary

The crew of the helicopter and commando Alongside the VIPs were families and friends both in times of conflict but also a reassuring carrier HMS Illustrious celebrated her 30th of the crew and representatives of some of presence helping to preserve peace at all birthday in style with a ceremonial parade the ship’s affiliated charities and community other times. in the presence of the ship’s sponsor Lady organisations. “Thousands of sailors have been proud to call Sarah Chatto and former commanding The current Commanding Officer, Captain Illustrious their ship over these last 30 years, officers including the current Martin Connell, said: “This was a memorable just as my sailors and I are today.” First Sea Lord. and fitting occasion to celebrate a milestone in The event concluded with a flypast from the HMS Illustrious was commissioned in a the history of HMS Illustrious. Royal Navy Historic Flight. ceremony at sea in June 1982 - on her way to “She has been a busy, versatile and faithful the Falklands in the aftermath of the conflict - servant to the nation for the past 30 years, and has been an iconic member of the Royal Navy’s fleet ever since. Thousands of sailors have served in her during the past three decades. The parade took place on Victory Jetty in Portsmouth Naval Base when Lady Sarah Chatto (daughter of the late HRH Princess Margaret, the ship’s original Lady Sponsor) inspected some of the troops and the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines. Other crew members on parade were inspected by serving and retired admirals who are former commanding officers of the ship. Among those were the First Sea Lord, Sir .

She has been a busy, versatile and faithful servant to the nation for the past 30 years Captain Martin Connell, Commanding Officer ...... Shoreside 9 Feature OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY // HISTORIC EVENT Flaming Marvellous The Olympic Torch in HMS Victory’s Starboard Arena

The Olympic Flame’s route through Watched by hundreds of spectators, the Cdre Radakin said: “This has been an historic Portsmouth took on a distinctive Naval torch made its way the short distance to HMS day for local families and a delight to host this flavour as it arrived in the city by sea Victory’s Starboard Arena where the flame with our local dignitaries. It was great to see from Gosport. changed hands again for its next leg of its so many people in the naval base supporting journey through the city. the water leg of the torch’s journey and Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Exploit - and reflecting Portsmouth and the Royal Navy’s two World War II motorboats - escorted the On hand to witness the exchange against the importance as an island nation.” Gosport Ferry as it brought the torch across backdrop of HMS Victory were Second Sea the harbour into Portsmouth Lord, Vice Admiral Sir Charles Montgomery, Jacquie Shaw, Head of Communications and Historic Dockyard. and Naval Base Commander, Commodore Operations for Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Tony Radakin. They were accompanied by the added: “Being the arrival location for the Greeting the torch-bearing party as it stepped Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Councillor Frank Olympic Torch into Portsmouth has been a ashore were Captain of the Base, Captain Jonas and other civic dignitaries. hugely memorable event and a fantastic way Jeremy Rigby, Base Services Manager to showcase our unique naval attractions, Commander David Hilton and Chief Executive past and present, as well as highlighting the of Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust talent in our local community to a worldwide Peter Goodship. audience.”

...... 10 Shoreside Full Page advertising Review BASE REVIEW // NEWS ROUND -UP

HMS LEDBURY visiting 18 ports in eight countries Workmates Show explained: “John went to Cuba on RETURNS HOME including: Croatia, Italy, Malta, Their Respects With holiday and really enjoyed it. He FROM DEPLOYMENT Portugal, Sicily and Spain. There Beautiful Gift For had a tattoo of Che Guevara. were also two visits to key North Widow Mary “He would have appreciated the HMS Ledbury returned home after African countries as part of fact this has been created by his spending six months working NATO’s role in the Mediterranean. WHEN John Keable died alongside NATO counterparts in suddenly at work a year ago, colleagues. the Mediterranean Sea. Lieutenant Commander it was a major shock for all the We have just cut down a tree in Tony Williams Royal Navy, workmates who loved him for his the garden and that has created The Hunt Class minehunter Commanding Officer of HMS revolutionary ways. the perfect space for the bench.” and her 42 crew sailed in early Ledbury said, “I am very proud John worked at the naval base for January. Since then Ledbury of the efforts of my crew who A year after his sad passing, nearly 25 years. He started as a clocked up 12,000 nautical miles have unrelentingly displayed their the team working in the cleaner and became an engraver. and spent her time operating professionalism and fortitude Joiners Workshop marked He was well known for his friendly with NATO’s permanent mine from the moment we started the anniversary by creating a banter and welcoming attitude. countermeasures group, preparing for this deployment beautiful memorial for his widow assisting with the task of clearing over a year ago. Mary and daughters Jasmin Director Naval Base Services, the Mediterranean of historic and Lucy. Mal Lewis, said: “John is very “My crew and I would like ordnance left from the World Wars much still remembered in the to thank all those who have Apprentice Martin Johnson and more recent conflicts and to naval base as a great friend and supported us during this and his colleagues created a conduct a series of exercises. employee. He is sadly missed by deployment and we are all very bench which reflected John’s all and that is why his colleagues The ship and her crew sailed glad to be coming home to our love of Cuban revolutionary Che wanted to create a suitable around most of the Mediterranean families after such a long Guevara. Carved in both Cuban memorial in their six-month deployment time away.” and English is the legend – ‘Until the Everlasting Victory Always’ for John. (Hasta La Victoria Siempre). “It is a fantastic piece of And a brass engraved plate craftsmanship and a very marked his passing with the beautiful piece of work.” touching memorial – ‘It’s not the Mary said: “I can see the care, length of life but the depth of life.’ skill and love that has gone into Visibly moved by the unveiling making this – thank you.” of the memorial bench, Mary

Splice the Splice the mainbrace is an order Mainbrace at given aboard naval vessels to HMS Nelson issue the crew with a drink. A ration of rum was standard issue A CENTURIES old tradition in the Royal Navy until 1970 when was repeated in honour of the it was abolished due to concerns Queen’s Jubilee when serving over operating machinery under personnel at Portsmouth Naval the influence of alcohol. Base enjoyed a tot of rum to drink to the monarch’s health. Only the Queen, a member of the Royal Family or the Admiralty Three hundred took part in the Board is allowed to issue Splice the Mainbrace ceremony the order. at HMS Nelson including Naval Base Commander, Commodore Tony Radakin (pictured).

While the stories of heroic actions by fighter pilots and the like have been well chronicled over the years, the stories of men and women caught up in the conflict have remained untold and it is this source of commentary that fascinated Sir Max. Thought Provoking He told an audience at Action Speakers at Action Stations in the Historic Dockyard Stations of the devastation suffered by the HISTORIAN, broadcaster and Russian people and those who writer Sir Max Hastings battled were so hungry they resorted to through the Portsmouth traffic cannibalism to survive. to deliver a thought-provoking Another welcome visitor to Action lecture on the impact World War II Stations, was the founder of the had on millions of Big Issue John Bird. He delivered ordinary people. the inaugural Christopher Hitchens lecture and his audience was treated to a memorable ...... performance. 12 Shoreside Gong for John MBE FOR NAVAL ‘Whiskey’ Walker CHAPLAIN A PORTSMOUTH-based Royal A PORTSMOUTH-based Naval Navy engineer, described as chaplain who served on board the heartbeat of HMS Illustrious HMS Ocean during the Libya and HMS Ark Royal, has been campaign last year has been awarded the MBE. awarded the MBE. Warrant Officer 1st Class Marine Engineering Mechanic John ‘Whiskey’ Walker, 50, of Portsmouth, is currently serving on board aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious with the job of training the entire ships company in fire fighting and damage control techniques. His 32-year career has included service throughout the world on nine ships including HMS Ariadne in the Gulf in the 1980s and two deployments on the former ice patrol vessel HMS Endurance. His citation reads: “Putting the needs of the Service before The Reverend Bernard Clarke, 59, your own, you have always of Gosport, will retire next year demonstrated boundless after a 30-year career with the dynamism and inspirational Navy – most of which has been leadership. You have made a spent in posts at sea. major impact in consecutive He served on board the helicopter seagoing appointments carrier HMS Ocean throughout especially in the Service’s two 2011, including several months capital ships HMS Ark Royal and off Libya as part of the UN-backed HMS Illustrious. Your professional mission to protect civilians from excellence, sustained energy and Gaddafi forces. enthusiasm earned you universal respect and admiration. His citation reads: “Serving with selfless commitment for 1/2 Page over three decades, you have displayed the utmost dedication and compassion, making a significant contribution to the welfare of countless individuals advertising both at sea and ashore. In particular, as the chaplain in HMS Ocean during an uncertain and intense period of sustained operations, you were recognised as a tower of strength.” Rev Clarke, who currently works at Portsmouth Naval Base, said he was surprised but extremely proud to have received the award. “Working at sea as the WO1 Walker said he was friend and adviser of all on board extremely proud but humbled is a privilege. It was an honour to receive the award. “When I to serve in HMS Ocean – the phoned my wife to tell her the flagship for the Libya operation, news I was very emotional. As a and in many other ships. I am young rating joining HMS Raleigh grateful for the support and in 1980 it never crossed my mind encouragement that I have that I would end up as a Warrant received from the ship’s company Officer in the Royal Navy and from my fellow chaplains.” with an MBE.”

“I’ve slept rough round here No stranger to prison himself, before and came down here John Bird explained how the Big to beg off the good people of Issue had come about and the Portsmouth,” he said. need to provide a hand-up and not a hand-out to the poor. He linked his own remarkable story of growing up with an aggressive father who beat his mother to that of Charles Dickens father John whose feckless ways resulted in the family spending time in a debters prison. Feature LES MISERABLES FILMING // CENTRE STAGE

PNB will have a starring role in Les Misérables When the opening scenes roll for the multi-million pound film production of the massively popular musical Les Misérables, Portsmouth Naval Base will have a starring role.

During a hectic few days in March, “From our point of view we had to ensure the No 9 Dock was the focus for filming as uninterrupted availability of 9 Dock and also Hollywood stars Russell Crowe and Hugh that COB II car park could be used for the Jackman went through their paces – even stars’ trailers, catering and make-up,” he said. treating the rest of the cast and extras to David worked with other stakeholders across the sound of them singing. Team Portsmouth to ensure everything was in “One of my main concerns was that we had Months of planning went into arranging place for Barricade Productions to everything starting on a Monday morning – the filming and NBC(P) Business Resource start filming. we had 150 extras being bussed in, all the Manager David Owen was in charge of He was impressed with how the filming infrastructure to get in place and parking making sure everything came together for caused very little disruption to normal places lost because of the production. the production team. operations within the Naval Base. “I had visions of the place coming to a The bulging file on his desk (pictured) is “The whole thing was seamless. They set up standstill and being backed up along the testament to the level of detail required to with the minimum of fuss, did their filming to a M275. But with the expert help from a number ensure the filming ran like clockwork. really tight schedule and kept us up to speed of colleagues this did not happen so there David explained the first recce by director Tom with everything they were doing. was a real sense of relief for the whole team Hopper, who won an Oscar for his direction of when everything passed off so smoothly,” “And then in a blink of an eye they were the King’s Speech, took place this January. he said. gone; it was similar to a circus rolling into “They told us they had visited nearly every dry town. There was a lot of excitement when Now David is looking forward to seeing the dock in the country – they looked at all the Russell Crowe decided to walk to the set from film when it opens later this year. docks in the naval base and it was decided No his trailer – he was like a magnet instantly “It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and the 9 Dock best met their requirements. attracting people to him. first time Portsmouth Naval Base has featured “9 Dock is primarily used for commercial work “And at one point he went for a bike ride to in a major film. and just before filming one of the Isle of Wight have a look around,” he said. “I did get a real buzz from seeing everything ferries was in there undergoing a package As well as making the dock available, David come together from our point of view – it was of maintenance. and his team had to ensure cranes were a real spectacle,” he said. available when required, water could be safely pumped into the dock and ensure the 150 extras arrived and exited safely and with an eye on security requirements.

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It was a once-in-a-lifetime advertising experience and the first time Portsmouth Naval Base has featured in a major film NBC(P) Business Resource Manager David Owen

...... Shoreside 15 Review COMMENDATION // NAVY NEWS EDITORIAL TEAM

Commendation for RN wordsmiths

Ensuring the RN website provides the best possible window on the world for the service has won the editorial team a commendation from Admiral , and Deputy Chief of Staff.

Editor-in-Chief of Navy News Sarah “It certainly wasn’t a cut and paste job,” said Fletcher, Editor Mike Gray, News Editor Sarah. “We had to contact lots of people to The key was to Richard Hargreaves, Production Editor get up to date facts and figures – and a huge ensure the information Helen Craven and archivist Trevor Muston amount had to be written from scratch.” were the only civilians to be honoured on was up-to-date, factually The key was to ensure the information was the day at the ceremony which was held up-to-date, factually correct, accessible correct, accessible at Northwood. and engaging. Together the team had successfully and engaging It’s the first time the editorial team of Navy researched, written and updated the RN News, which is based in HMS Nelson, has Editor-in-Chief of Navy News website in just under a year. been honoured in this way. Sarah Fletcher “It’s a real feather in our caps and a wonderful surprise” added Sarah.

...... 16 Shoreside Visit JUBILEE SAILING TRUST // VISIT

Tenacious by name and by nature

The crew of the Jubilee Sailing Trust ship Christina Whiting was delighted with the Dennis said: “It was a pleasure to show them Tenacious braved the recent bad weather experience and wrote to Dennis to say a big around the naval base. to have a tour of Portsmouth Naval thank you. “My tours are designed to give people a real Base by Dennis Miles, Strategic “I was amazed there was so much history flavour of everything that goes on here – from Development Manager. there and you must have made it very building the latest aircraft carrier to cutting the The crew, which comprises both able bodied interesting as I am quoting all sorts of grass - drawing out the history to create the and disabled people, took part in the tour and information to anyone who will listen, and context for today and how the base needs to soaked up the history usually I forget everything instantly, can you develop for the future,” he said. of the dockyard. believe no-one has heard of ‘Jack the Painter,’ she said.

Read more about Dennis Miles and his impressive tours of the naval base over the page

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Did you know? Dennis Brings Shoreside will be tapping into Dennis’s knowledge of the base to bring you some fascinating stories in future editions. Jack the Painter Naval Base Did you realise that perhaps the first terrorist incident in the UK happened in Portsmouth Naval Base back in 1776? The Rope House – which at one time was History to Life the longest single span building in Europe – was a key building for the navy. A ready supply of rope was needed to Going on a trip around Portsmouth service the Royal Navy and its sailing ships. James Aitken was disgruntled Naval Base with Dennis Miles with the British and had sided with the is a real eye-opener. Americans in their battle for independence He knew if he could stop rope production in Portsmouth it would have a major effect on the navy’s fighting capacity. He set fire to the building - and paid for the act of destruction with his life. He was executed and because the authorities wanted to make an example of him, they took his body from the gallows covered him in tar and hoisted him up on a gantry at Fort Blockhouse for all to see.

Buildings you might not have given Having worked at the base for the past 46 He explained the dockyard tours started about a second glance suddenly become years, not surprisingly Dennis has more than a five years ago when he was volunteered to fascinating under the tutored gaze passing familiarity with the 350 acres that are show a new Director around and since then of Dennis. now home to 17,000 people. he has taken literally hundreds of visitors on a similar tour – national and international service He has a knack for bringing the history to But while others might take the buildings and personnel, foreign dignitaries, and company life by uncovering the stories of some of the history for granted, Dennis has delighted in VIPs. people who have lived and worked here in finding out more and adding to his extensive previous centuries. knowledge. “I’ve been fortunate that doing the tours has fitted in with my work as a member of And what makes it all the more engaging is “There are so many firsts that Portsmouth the Chief Engineer’s team. As Strategic Dennis’s sheer love for the place. Naval Base can claim with everything from Development Manager, I am responsible for the world’s first factory in 1802 and about the “I am particularly passionate about Team investment planning and identifying what same time the invention of the Caisson still in Portsmouth and what we collectively do here the future infrastructure should look like and worldwide use today. There is also another at the Naval Base. apart from the regular opportunity to view fascinating story about the first flushing loo in all aspects of the operation, the feedback I “Everybody knows that BAE Systems build the UK.” and repair ships here in Portsmouth but receive often leads to useful comparisons with what is not so obvious is the operation and other sites and associated initiatives.” maintenance of the site infrastructure, its From an engineering “In 1995 as a member of the FMRO utilities, and the hundreds of buildings which management board I was asked to take the have evolved since the very beginning of the background I find it Duke of Edinburgh on an underground tour of Dockyard in 1194. Many of these assets are fascinating that so much the Reservoir beneath the Blockmills – I feel ‘listed’ and great care has to be exercised to really honoured to have spent time on a one- preserve their authenticity. creativity has gone on here to-one basis with him. Then in more recent “My tours are designed to give people a real – and that it continues to be times I conducted a tour for the Newcomen Society – the world’s oldest society for the flavour of everything that goes on here – from such a dynamic place building the latest aircraft carrier to cutting the study of the history of engineering and grass - drawing out the history to create the Dennis Miles technology and I was privileged on that context for today and how the base needs to occasion to spend time with their patron, The develop for the future” he said. Duke of Gloucester,” he said...... 18 Shoreside Full Page advertising

...... Shoreside 19 Feature ENERGY SAVINGS // ENVIRONMENT MATTERS

Energy Saving on a Major Scale With an annual energy bill of £10m, experts at Portsmouth Naval Base were keen to make savings.

Roughly half the bill is down to the ships. They need electricity 24/7 while they are alongside to power everything from lighting and air conditioning to weapons systems. And the rest is spent on the buildings that cover the base from offices and store rooms to the giant ship building halls. Since 2003 savings of £5m have been made but there is a continuing quest to cut the cost of powering the naval base. Engineering Manager for Energy and Environment, James Pollington explained this year they were looking to make savings of £100,000 by focusing on the top 10 buildings on the base which currently have an energy bill of £1m between them. “We sit down once a month and review progress. “In the first quarter we have seen savings of £64,000. In total we have seen improvements in eight out of the ten buildings. “Anomalies have been highlighted. For instance, one of the buildings had a fault on its automatic lighting system which meant the lights were staying on and there were issues with some air conditioning units and anti-condensation heaters.”

We could find ourselves in a similar position to Japan, with rolling blackouts or calls for industry to switch off at peak times to maintain domestic supplies James Pollington Engineering Manager for Energy and Environment

...... 20 Shoreside As well as looking at how savings can be “Within the next decade many of our power made today, James is looking further ahead generators across the UK are likely to retire. and planning for 2020 when both the new The scale of investment required is quoted as carriers will be in Portsmouth. the equivalent to two Olympic Games every year for the next ten years. I’m not sure that “Each carrier will pull more electricity than kind of money is available! the entire Naval Base, this in itself presents a considerable challenge, but we also have “By 2020 we could find ourselves in a similar to look beyond this to the arrival of T26s and position to Japan, with rolling blackouts or impacts of government policy to reduce calls for industry to switch off at peak times to UK emissions.” maintain domestic supplies. “Key issues will be the redistribution of power “We have to think of security of supply to new berthing positions, the ongoing because of the nature of what we do here. reduction of demand to ‘right size’ the heat We need to find a new way of procuring and power infrastructure, and the anticipated energy. That could mean a transition through demise of fossil fuels in the longer term” gas fired local power generation, where we use the waste heat to raise efficiencies, all Within the next two or three years a decision the way through to ‘zero carbon’ biomass in needs to be made about whether the Naval the longer term. Base should have its own local power generation. “It will cost £6m to supply one carrier with energy a year so if we can knock 10 per cent “This needs to be seen in the wider context. I off by having local supply, that would be a am currently refreshing our plans in the light of substantial saving,” he said. what the government say’s is likely to happen.

...... Shoreside 21 Feature HMS DRAGON // SEA VIPER SUCCESS HMS Dragon breathes fire Sea Viper, the Royal Navy’s air defence system, has been fired from HMS Dragon the fourth of the Type 45 Destroyers for the first time.

DRAGON successfully fired an Aster 30 missile, hitting a moving target drone at the MOD’s range in the Hebrides. Sea Viper is one of the most advanced weapons systems in the world. Its ability to engage multiple targets gives the Royal Navy unparalleled protection from air attack which, together with the ship’s speed and agility, makes the Type 45 a truly formidable fighting force. The Sea Viper system also works in support of land and air forces. Commander Darren Houston, Commanding officer of HMS Dragon said: “I am delighted that the first firing for the ship has been a huge success and is the result of a sterling effort from the team. It demonstrates good progress in the extensive qualification programme for Dragon’s weapons system.”

I am delighted that the first firing for the ship has been a huge success and is the result of a sterling effort from the team Commander Darren Houston, Commanding officer of HMS Dragon

The Sampson multi-function radar is at the core of the Sea Viper naval air defence system. It provides surveillance and dedicated tracking in a single system, enabling the Type 45 to defend itself and other ships in its company from attack. Able to simultaneously detect and track multiple targets, Sampson is compatible with both active and semi-active homing missile systems, providing mid-course guidance. It supports fully automatic operation where rapid reaction is required. Following the successful firing of Sea Viper Dragon will now return to Portsmouth where she will continue with preparations for Operational Sea Training in the autumn and then complete her final maintenance package before deploying on operations in the early part of 2013.

...... 22 Shoreside Focus NEW AMMUNITION JETTY // LATEST NEWS

Paul Simmonds, Defence Infrastructure Organisation hands the keys over to Captain Ian Greenlees, Royal Navy

New Ammunition Jetty for Portsmouth Naval Base Work on a new £18m jetty in Portsmouth Harbour where Royal Navy warships will load up with ammunition has just been completed. the environment and additional levels of regulation required for explosives facilities. The fact that the UHAF has been completed The new Upper Harbour Ammunitioning for operations around the world. Critically on time and within budget is testament to Facility - delivered by the Defence this facility will be able to load ammunition the excellent collaborative approach taken Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) - will on the Type 45 destroyers and this significant between VolkerStevin Marine, DIO and naval replace the existing jetty which was investment in the base will then goes on to base staff.” built in 1929 and is not large enough to support all the Navy’s destroyers, frigates and accommodate the Navy’s new Type patrol boats for the next 50 years.” The new jetty is scheduled to be used for the 45 destroyers. first time in September when the old facility will The facility – which also includes two hydraulic be demolished. VolkerStevin Marine has spent the last ten cranes and mooring pontoons – measures 85 months building the jetty and has now formally metres by 15 metres and can accommodate handed it over to the Ministry of Defence. ships up to 10,000 tonnes. It can be used in UHAF has been winds of up to force six. Captain Iain Greenlees, who has overseen the completed on time project, said: “The completion of this vital new Paul Simmonds of the DIO, who managed and within budget facility is another milestone in the history of the project, added: “DIO’s priority is to the naval base. support our Armed Forces as they prepare Paul Simmonds, for operations. This has been a complex Defence Infrastructure Organisation “Being able to ammunition ships in their base project due to the nature of the requirement, port is a key element in getting them ready ...... Shoreside 23 Review SNAPSHOT // FLEET UPDATE

HMS LEDBURY challenging deployment for DESTROYS LIVE Ledbury working with MINE IN THE MED our NATO partners.” HMS Ledbury helped destroy a He said the water pressure live World War II sea mine off the suppressed the majority of the coast of Sardinia. explosion but an impressive shockwave was seen and the sea The Portsmouth based boiled as the 70 year-old mine minehunter found the mine while blew a large crater in the sea floor conducting training in the bay and threw sand and mud into of Cagliari during exercises with the crystal clear waters of other ships of NATO’s permanent the Mediterranean. mine countermeasures group in the Mediterranean. HMS Ledbury is nearing the end of a six-month deployment with The mine was spotted using her NATO allies in the region. the ship’s sophisticated sonar at a depth of 43 metres. Two She has conducted exercises ship divers – Able Seaman Josh and cleared the Mediterranean Spibey and Lieutenant Sean of historic ordnance left from Heaton – were despatched to the the world wars and more recent conflicts. She has also taken part seabed and confirmed the device As the mine was within Italian countermeasure capability. in wider regional engagement was a German GY(STAR) buoyant territorial waters, permission I am immensely proud of the with the African nations around contact mine. had to be sought from the Italian efforts of my team and this the Mediterranean. The device – measuring 1.5m in authorities to destroy it. Ledbury’s is a fitting culmination to a diameter and containing 335kg of dive team, working with Italian high explosives - was designed counterparts, placed 4lb packs of to be anchored to the seabed, plastic explosives on the device to float just below the surface ensure a successful detonation. and detonate if struck by an Ledbury’s Commanding Officer, unsuspecting vessel. It sank after Lieutenant Commander Tony breaking away from its mooring Williams, said: “The discovery some time ago but still posed a and disposal of this mine has threat to fishermen or demonstrated once again the other vessels. professionalism and effectiveness of the Royal Navy’s mine

ROYAL NAVY WARSHIP the huge maritime event attended service and wreath laying at the Servicemen laid to rest here, VISITS HOME OF THE by 50 countries, 2000 yachts and Commonwealth War Graves including 127 men lost when GERMAN NAVY pleasure craft and more than Cemetery at Nordfriedhof. destroyer HMS Esk sank after 5,000 yachtsmen and women. hitting a mine off the Dutch coast Here they paid their respects ROYAL Navy frigate HMS St on September 1 1940. Albans took part in Germany’s Before joining in the celebrations, to the 983 British servicemen – Kieler Woche - the largest members of the ship’s company mainly from the RAF – who were summer festival in Northern including Commanding Officer killed during bombing raids on Europe. Commander Tom Sharpe, two the port in the Second World War. platoons and the ship’s guard In addition to the fallen airmen, The Portsmouth-based ship headed to a remembrance there are numerous Senior visited Kiel for a week, joining in

HMS DIAMOND Originally conceived under the As specialist air defence Captain Marc Assedat, the EXERCISES WITH same project that envisaged platforms, both ships engaged in Commanding Officer of the Forbin HER FRENCH a single design for the British, exercises that saw them defend said: “Speaking openly and COUNTERPART French and Italian Navies, the UK themselves against attacking jets sharing each other’s experiences subsequently decided to pursue flown from the French aircraft strengthens our confidence.” ONE of the Royal Navy’s newest its own design, the Type 45, but carrier, FS Charles de Gaulle. Having left her home port of warships, HMS Diamond has there are still many similarities This scenario reflected what both Portsmouth on 13 June and worked with one of her near- between the two. identical twin ships and French HMS Diamond and FS Forbin are already called in at Gibraltar, counterpart in the HMS Diamond met up with the primarily designed to deal with if Diamond continues to the Middle Mediterranean Sea. FS Forbin while on her way they were escorting a task group East, where she will take on her to the Middle East where she of warships, and it allowed them operational duties from her sister The Type 45 destroyer took part will be working to protect the to engage with multiple aircraft ship, HMS Daring, protecting UK in a series of exercises with the seas, keeping them safe for and simulated missile runs. interests in the region. FS Forbin, a French Horizon class international trade. frigate which looks similar to the Royal Navy’s brand new fleet of ships.

...... 24 Shoreside UPGRADED HMS the ship and crew are ready for “Our return to sea is the culmina- OOH LA LA! ROYAL RICHMOND RETURNS future tasking. tion of many months of hard work NAVY TRAINS WITH by my ship’s company and we TO PORTSMOUTH Her Commanding Officer, Com- THE FRENCH IN BAY very much look forward to the mander Robert Pedre, said: “It OF BISCAY TYPE 23 frigate HMS Richmond completion of our sea trials and is a great privilege to command returned to Portsmouth after an rejoining the fleet thereafter.” ROYAL Navy helicopter carrier eight-month upgrade in Plymouth. HMS Richmond as we emerge HMS Illustrious has lent a little from a comprehensive upkeep ‘je ne sais quoi’ to air warfare The ship underwent a compre- period in Devonport with signifi- training by working alongside the hensive £20m refit in Devonport. cant upgrades French Navy in the Bay of Biscay. The work included improvements to our weapon to several weapons - including systems The Portsmouth-based warship the Seawolf missile system and and a highly spent 18 hours taking part in ten two automatic 30mm small calibre motivated, exercises practising a range of guns - and a new versatile com- professionally- anti-surface operations against mand system. trained ship’s FS Lavallee, an Exocet-armed corvette, to demonstrating anti-air Since leaving Devonport HMS company. warfare against Rafale and Super Richmond has been conduct- Etendard fighter aircraft. ing trials along the UK’s south coast and around Scotland. In As well as the war fighting the autumn she is due to conduct opportunities the new NH90 operational sea training to ensure Caiman helicopter, which has only recently entered service with the French Navy, landed on a British HMS DEFENDER SAILS Later the same day the Type 45 2009 from its Govan warship for the first time. INTO PORTSMOUTH destroyer was handed over to the shipyard in Glasgow. Captain Martin Connell, Royal Navy during a ceremony on NAVAL BASE FOR Final stages of construction and Commanding Officer of HMS the ship’s flight deck. FIRST TIME systems integration were then Illustrious, said: “This short but very productive exercise proved HMS Defender – the fifth of six Built by carried out at its Scotstoun yard once again that we can work formidable air defence warships BAE Systems, in the city and the ship has together safely and effectively being built for the Royal Navy the ship was since been carrying out sea with our French counterparts at – arrived in her home port of launched trials in Scottish waters. the highest level. Portsmouth at the end of July. in October “All serials were performed to a very high level of professionalism and it was a fantastic opportunity to prove our combined capability.” The exercise was planned by Lieutenant Nicolas Lesbats, a French fighter controller on exchange from the French Navy and currently working with HMS Illustrious. He joined the ship earlier this year after serving in SEA FARING STUDENTS The students, all part of University - often deploying for several HMS Liverpool off the coast of SAIL TO THE BALTIC Royal Navy Units, have their own days over a weekend to give Libya last year. WITH THE ROYAL NAVY P2000 patrol vessel captained them time at sea. by a Royal Navy Lieutenant and He said: “This was a fantastic The annual deployment sees the STUDENTS from four British crewed by up to 12 young people opportunity for both the Royal students - who start as Officer universities spent 12 weeks studying at the universities. Navy and French Navy. These sailing with the Royal Navy to Cadets and rise to the rank of serials provided a very high level more than 30 European and As well as giving them midshipman - man the ship of training for all concerned and Baltic ports as part of an annual seamanship skills, the URNUs on a rotating fortnightly basis. I am pleased that I was able to summer deployment. provide opportunities for This year they travelled to ports organise such an event. I am personal development such as Helsinki, St Petersburg, looking forward to being able to Stockholm, Karlskrona and Kiel. develop further the relationships we have built with all the units that took part.”

...... Shoreside 25 Review RM MUSIC // LIEUTENANT COLONEL NICK GRACE

Music to his Ears He may be the most senior military musician in the country but Lieutenant Colonel Nick Grace admitted the hairs on the back of his neck still go on end when he hears the Royal Marines band play.

A recent sold-out event at Portsmouth “You are working so hard to make sure Guildhall saw 75 trainees from the Royal everything goes right and everyone knows Marines School of Music play a spectacular what they are doing, you don’t really have time two hour concert before a ceremonial to be nervous,” he said. Beating the Retreat was performed in Nick has been with the Royal Marines for 30 Guildhall Square. years. He joined as a euphonium and cello “There’s nothing like it for me. I was there on player in April 1982 just as the Falklands Friday afternoon listening to the band in the conflict was getting started and his career saw Guildhall and then outside doing the Beating him serve for several years in Her Majesty’s the Retreat. Yacht Britannia, including a circumnavigation of the world, a royal honeymoon cruise, and “There is no better sight or sound – it still rescuing British and foreign nationals gives me goosebumps after all these from Aden. years,” he said. He was commissioned in January 1999. By anyone’s standards it has been an On his Director of Music Course he exceptional year. Nick took the musical lead studied conducting with Patrick Bailey and for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Armed composition with Martin Ellerby at the London Forces Muster and Review and conducted the College of Music gaining a ‘First Class’ Bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines at the Bachelor of Music degree with Honours. Diamond Jubilee Pageant at Windsor and then the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee River Thames He was awarded the ‘Henry Purcell’ prize for Pageant in 2012. composition, gained a Fellowship diploma in conducting and the Silver Medal from “Planning for the Diamond Jubilee Pageant the Worshipful Company of Musicians on at Windsor went on for 12 months and we graduation in 2001. were really excited to be involved. Michael McDermott wrote all the music for it - there Planning is already underway for the 350th were changes right up to the last minute but anniversary celebrations of the founding of the the bands are extremely professional and they Royal Marines in 2014 when among the major coped very well,” he said. events a Beating the Retreat in Horse Guards In military music this Parade is planned with members of the US Such high profile events are all part of the and Dutch marine corps bands. is the best job in the world job for Nick and despite being watched by millions, he explained there was little “In military music this is the best job in – I am working with world time for nerves. the world – I am working with world class class musicians musicians who are so committed and enthusiastic, they are able to perform to the Colonel Nick Grace ...... highest standard,” he said. 26 Shoreside Full Page advertising FeatureFocus WORKING TOGETHER // BRAZILIAN NAVY Brazilian Navy Gets to Grips with Living in Blighty

“Eggs on water, black mushrooms and bloody chocolate Labrador dogs’. Lt Cdr Giovani was certainly impressed biscuits” are just three of the oddities of life by his ship. He said: “When I visited the ship for the first time I was surprised at her in Portsmouth that Lieutenant Commander modernity, comfort and performance. This is a fast vessel capable of reaching maximum Giovani Correa and his Brazilian Navy speeds of 25 knots, with a range of 4000 crew had to get used to. nautical miles. Amazonas has the autonomy to remain at sea for up to 35 days and gives us the possibility of conducting a vast patrol, Developing a taste for poached eggs, including transatlantic patrolling. We also cooked mushrooms and black pudding can provide support in both combat and as part of a hearty Portsmouth breakfast humanitarian causes, carrying up to six were minor challenges compared to containers and 50 additional military as on- getting to grips with the electronics, board troops.” weapons and machinery of the three offshore patrol vessels that will be sailing The crew has been impressed with the back to Brazil. capabilities of Amazonas and referred to her as ‘Tigre da Guanabara’ after Guanabara Lt Cdr Giovani came to Portsmouth as Bay in Rio de Janeiro, where Amazonas will Captain of the first ship, Amazonas, which be based. This translates as ‘Tiger of the he and his 81-strong crew formally accepted Bay’. in a handover ceremony at the naval base at the end of June. They are now on their Lt Cdr Giovani has been doing a lot of way back to Brazil having completed ship’s translating for his crew, not least those systems and sea trials training. English breakfasts. However, they had little difficulty adapting to working alongside BAE The crew were living on a barge to prepare Systems personnel. for life at sea – but that did not prepare the weather is crazy sometimes but here it’s them for the UK weather, as Lt Cdr Gustavo not easy to adapt. It’s cold and raining one He said: “It is impressive how BAE Systems da Silva Nogueira noted in sharing his first minute and sunshine the next. staff love this project and make, every day, impressions. Lt Cdr Gustavo, who is part a great effort to make it better and better. “I work in the support team, so will be based of an 11-strong support team based in “The handover ceremony marks a new era Portsmouth supporting all three OPVs, said: here for two to three years and I am lucky to have my wife and baby, who is five months of multiple function vessels to the Brazilian “Life is pretty good in the UK; there are some Navy. BAE Systems provided us with a good people here, who are extremely polite, old, living with me in Portsmouth. Although I am happy in the UK, I am missing my family beautiful ceremony that I think the crew will everyone says ‘thank you’ wherever you remember forever.” go. The weather is a little bit crazy; in Brazil back home in Brazil – especially my two

...... 28 Shoreside 1/2 Page advertising

It is impressive how BAE Systems staff love this project and make, every day, a great effort to make it better and better. Lieutenant Commander Giovani Correa Feature QEC LATEST

Major Engineering Feat Helps QEC Take Shape

The next step was to bring both HMS Queen blocks together. This meant using Elizabeth is really specialist hydraulic rams to skid the 13,000 tonne SB03 almost 90 taking shape. metres along the bottom of the dock. At the beginning of June the This massive operation was 6,000 tonne LB02 section completed in one day and was a arrived in Scotland from tremendous success. Theres a BAE Systems in Portsmouth, video of this taking place, search and sections of the forward for “Skidding 13,000 tonnes” flight deck – CB02 - arrived on youtube.com from Cammell Laird in Since then the heavy lift teams Merseyside. have been busy adding more This signaled the end of the sections of flight deck into place first of three phases, or ‘Dock and the ship’s bulbous bow Cycles’, that will see HMS Queen has also been lowered into the Elizabeth’s hull put together. dock where it is currently being integrated with the rest LB02 arrived on board a specialist of the ship. submersible barge, and in a carefully controlled operation, the In Govan more than 100km of barge sank right to the sea bed cabling has been installed during and the 6,000 tonne section was work on HMS Queen Elizabeth’s floated off. Tugs then maneuvered LB04 section. The largest single it to a berthing point just outside block of the ship, LB04 is due to the entrance to the dock. move to Rosyth in November. The next step was to clear a In Portsmouth, the Forward Island space for it in the dock. For the structure (which is responsible first time in over a year the dock for air-traffic control on the ship) was flooded and in a major is complete with installation, outfit engineering effort, the 13,000 work and the paint programme tonne SB03 was carefully floated continuing to plan. Over 1000 out for the first time. pipes, couplings and valves have already been fitted on the block. LB02 was then carefully brought into the dock and SB03 was LB02 construction for HMS Prince maneuvered back in behind it. of Wales continues to progress Finally, both sections were moved well and to plan with preparation precisely into place and the dock work underway ready for the was drained, signaling the start of diesel generator installation later the next phase of integration. in the year. There is a superb time lapse In Merseyside, the four rings that video of this operation, seach for make up CB04 are all structurally “Major milestone HMS Queen complete and work continues on Elizabeth” on youtube.com outfit and fabrication. CB04 is due Over 1000 pipes, couplings and valves to be delivered to Rosyth Once both sections were back have already been fitted on the block in November. in the dock Goliath swung into action, moving the first section of flight deck into place on SB03.

...... 30 Shoreside HMS DEFENDER LATEST

HMS Defender Enters New Home at Portsmouth The Royal Navy’s newest Type 45 destroyer, HMS Defender, has arrived at her new home at Portsmouth Naval Base.

The 7,500 tonne vessel was formally accepted by the Royal Navy from shipbuilder BAE Systems and will now undergo sea trials before being declared ready for operations in 2013. Armed with the world-leading Sea Viper missile defence system, HMS Defender is able to defend against multiple attacks from even the most sophisticated anti-ship missiles, approaching from any direction and at supersonic speeds. Minister for Defence, Equipment, Support and Technology Peter Luff said: “This latest addition to our fleet of state-of-the-art destroyers marks the remarkable progress being made on the Type 45 programme. HMS Defender, together with her five sister vessels, will form a formidable fleet and ensure that the Royal Navy remains a powerful maritime force on the world stage.” Head of Ship Support (Alliance), Commodore 1/2 Page John Newell, said: “Entry into Portsmouth of this very powerful and advanced warship is not only a great day for the Royal Navy but also for the Destroyers advertising Project Team and our industry partners who ensured this magnificent vessel was ship shape and ready to be accepted from BAE Systems. “Defender is a welcome addition to the fleet and when she enters service she will help ensure that the Royal Navy can react to any defence challenges anywhere in the world.”

See page 22 for more details on the Sea Viper firing onboard HMS Dragon

...... Shoreside 31 Heritage PORTSMOUTH HISTORIC DOCKYARD // NEW CEO NEW CEO for Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

...... 32 Shoreside Former boss of the Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust, Lincoln Clarke, will be the new Chief Executive at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard from September.

His appointment coincides with the publication of an ambitious programme of major development for the Historic Dockyard, which is home to HMS Victory, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, HMS Warrior 1860, the Mary Rose, Action Stations and Harbour Tours. He will assume responsibility for delivering a five-year strategy for growth at the naval heritage attraction which currently attracts almost 500,000 visitors a year and which will see the opening of the new £21 million Mary Rose Museum towards the end of the year. During Lincoln’s tenure as Chief Operating Officer at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Stratford-upon-Avon, visitor numbers at the world famous Shakespeare heritage sites have increased consistently year on year. In 2011 the iconic properties attracted more than 805,000 visits, an increase of 45,000 over 2010 and the highest number in seven years. Visitor revenues, which account for 86% of the charity’s income, have increased by 30% since 2007. Prior to joining the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Lincoln was Marketing Director at Merlin Entertainments. His previous experience includes senior marketing roles at premium food store chain Booths and Vodafone. He is currently Chair of the Destination Steering Group recently formed to kick start the tourism economy for Stratford-upon-Avon district. Dr Caroline Williams, Chairman of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 1/2 Page welcomed Lincoln’s appointment commenting: “We are entering an exciting period of unprecedented change at the Historic Dockyard heralded by the opening of a superb new museum for the Mary Rose. Our attractions are household names, known throughout the world. Lincoln clearly demonstrated he has the experience, advertising the vision and the energy to lead us through this period of development, building effective partnerships and maximising our commercial performance.”

Lincoln clearly demonstrated he has the experience, the vision and the energy to lead us through this period of development Dr Caroline Williams, Chairman of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ...... Shoreside 33 Feature FLOG IT COMES TO TOWN // INSIGHT Flog It! Comes to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard When the crew from popular BBC2 programme Flog It! came to town, the people of Portsmouth turned up in their droves to see if their treasured family items were in fact priceless antiques.

The sun shone as the crowds waited to be seen with their items on board HMS Warrior – and all the while film crews recorded the events of the day for a series of programmes that will be aired in 2013. Affable host Paul Martin is no stranger to the dockyard and has treasured memories of visiting as a child. “This place evokes so many schoolboy memories for me. I can remember at the age of 12 coming down with my parents. “It has a powerful connection for me as I was brought up by the sea in Falmouth. If I was born in the 1700s I would undoubtedly have gone to sea like so many other young men at the time,” he said. There’s no denying there is a hunger for TV programmes that explore our links with the past through the antiques we have in our homes. Paul explained: “Everyone wants a connection with the past, something tactile and tangible that evokes passion “People love to watch programmes like Flog It! In Portsmouth we saw the usual collection of jewellery, fine art, porcelain and curios, all with interesting stories to tell, and they are items we can all relate to. “We can give people a little bit of social history and tell them when it was made and why,” he said. As part of the filming for the series, Paul teamed up with the coastguard at Lee on the Solent to take part in a rescue exercise – and he was flown over the naval base to get a birds eye view. “We have got the best navy in the world – it made me feel proud to be British,” he said. And Paul was happy to give his own view on why audiences love antiques shows so much. “It’s the human greed factor. “People want to pick up something for nothing and sell it for a great deal of money. We have got the best “We love to see people’s reactions when navy in the world – it made it sells well – and even more so when it me feel proud to be British doesn’t do so well,” he said. Paul Martin, Flog It! Host ...... 34 Shoreside Spotlight

Steve’s Cufflinks Cause A Stir MOD Police Constable Steve Leigh is more used to ensuring the safety of all those who work at the naval base. But he took time out to appear on Flog It! with an unusual pair of cufflinks that were given to him by his grandfather. There was speculation that the vessel with four funnels depicted in enamel could be RMS Titanic and there was an air of expectation as they went under the hammer for £45. MOD Police Constable Steve Leigh “I will be putting the money towards a pram for my daughter who is expecting a baby,” From Pompey to Pompeii said Steve. Lynne Smith plans to use the proceeds from the sale of the painting she bought for £2 at a jumble sale to fulfill a lifetime ambition to go to Pompeii. “It’s been on my wall for years – I appreciated it but my family never did. “I brought it to Flog It! to see what it was worth – and as the price went up at auction to £570 I could feel my heart pounding,” she said.

...... Shoreside 35 My Job BASE PEOPLE // ME & MY JOB Me & My Job Sarah Bailey

Title: Head of Partnering and Project Manager for WSMI Based: Victory Building

What does your job involve? What are the challenges with your job? What did you want to be when you were I work with our MOD partners to ensure the The main challenge will be moving from growing up? smooth running of the base which is achieved WSMI to the new Maritime Support Delivery When I was really little I wanted to be an air through WSMI – the Warship Support Framework (MSDF) contract. hostess. I am Australian by birth and came Modernisation Initiative contract. over here aged six and being an air hostess I need to understand the implications it will seemed quite glamorous. However, I flunked WSMI covers a very wide section of have on partnering and how we are going to my A’ levels and ended up on a YOP (Youth what happens at the base from Estates work together under the new contract. Opportunities Programme) earning £23 Management to Fleet Time Engineering We have to ensure the new contract is a week doing theatre in education. I then and Pay As You Dine. effective and make sure there is a smooth worked in a pub until I got a job with the transition allowing for continuity of service. On the partnering side, my focus is on Post Office. ensuring any issues are resolved It wasn’t until I was in my 30s that as quickly as possible. What was your career path? I went to university. From the BAE Systems perspective, I am I’ve had a varied career working for Royal responsible for the high level reporting of Mail and other smaller companies. I had WSMI to the Maritime Services a career break when I had my twins and What does the future hold? Management Team. took a law degree. I went on to do a legal The immediate future is focused on the practice course but ended up coming into the successful transition to MSDF in seven defence industry with Flagship Training as a months’ time and then making sure it runs What is the best part of your job? commercial officer. smoothly and that we work well together. Getting feedback from the customer that they From there I joined BAE Systems, then FSL are pleased with what we are doing gives and then back to BAE Systems. I reached you a boost - especially as my role is part of commercial executive level and began a making the partner environment work well. project management role for WSMI in 2009 becoming Head of Partnering last year.

...... 36 Shoreside BASE PEOPLE // ME & MY JOB ENVIRONMENT // WATER SAFETY Me & My Job Water Safety Simon Smith It is important to keep all domestic taps clean and free from Title: Senior Press Officer contamination, says Environment Based: Victory Building Assistant Carol Evans.

What does your job involve? In short my job is to generate the maximum positive media coverage for the MOD and RN side of the naval base – and that means ships, people and the base itself. We handle hundreds of media enquiries every year covering a wide range of issues, both positive and negative. While the water coming to your taps is safe, many bacteria can Generating positive coverage involves identifying, researching and live on the outside of the spout and on the inside of the lip. writing news stories and features – in the form of press releases - Here are just a few tips to keep you safe: predominantly for the regional media. `` Regularly clean household taps thoroughly with a mild Working face-to-face with media also forms a large part of the household disinfectant and make sure you do job. Journalists are invited to attend newsworthy events such as the inside lip of the tap also. homecomings, commissioning ceremonies, deployments and royal visits. We also deal with filming requests from documentary makers, `` Run the water for a few seconds after to remove getting involved with those which have PR value. In recent times any remaining disinfectant. we’ve had TV programmes such as Coast, Andrew Marr’s History of `` Don’t leave the dishcloth hanging over the tap, the cloth may Modern Britain and David Dimbleby’s A Picture of Britain. look clean but it will still be harbouring germs that can then get in to your water system. What was your career path? I was a senior reporter on the Isle of Wight County Press before “Chlorine is added during water treatment as a disinfectant to kill any moving to Rochester City Council in Kent to become a press officer. disease producing organisms. A small residual amount of chlorine is I joined the MOD in 1997 working as a press officer for the army left in the water reaching your tap; this is to ensure the quality of the in Colchester Garrison. I travelled quite extensively with the troops drinking water is maintained through the pipe network,” going to Kenya, USA, Canada, Macedonia and Holland. I came to explained Carol. Portsmouth Naval Base in 2001 as a deputy press officer and in Bottled water costs around 1000 times more than tap water, May 2008 became senior press officer working with a deputy and that doesn’t include the transport costs. and office manager. Try filling a bottle with tap water and put in the fridge overnight. What is the best part about your job? Take the taste test – you’ll be amazed with the results. Just like when I was a reporter working on newspapers, I still get pleasure from researching a story and seeing the end result in print. I enjoy making close contacts with reporters from local TV, radio and newspapers – we need them on side to gain the most effective PR. Press officers need to have a real understanding of the constraints reporters work under and what they need – personally I don’t think you can be totally effective in this job unless you have worked in the media and know what makes them tick.

What did you want to be when you were growing up? English was always my favourite subject at school and I was interested in current affairs so it seemed natural to want to be a journalist. The Portsmouth News used to have a Young Reporters Club and I had a couple of things printed so that kick-started my interest.

What are the challenges with your job? Meeting deadlines can be tricky. It’s a question of getting information out as quickly as possible to meet the needs of the media but also understanding how busy people are on the base and that being hounded by a press officer for urgent information is often the last thing they want...... Shoreside 37 Interest RECIPE // CONTRIBUTIONS

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Jack Snacks If you would like to have your say – or you have a burning desire to appear in a future issue of Shoreside, Eating al fresco has to be one of the best things about – we would like to hear from you. summer. Here are two delicious recipes to try on your Contact: Email: [email protected] barbie supplied by Chief Petty Officer Sharky Ward. Phone: 07968 262805

Summer BBQ Recipe Summer BBQ Recipe Kate Thompson Editor, Shoreside Grilled Fish Steaks with Garlic Grilled Vegetables Room 222, Naval Base HQ Victory Building INGREDIENTS Serves 6 INGREDIENTS - Serves 6 HM Naval Base `` 6 x fish steaks, such as salmon or halibut, roughly 200g (7oz) each `` 1.5kg (3lb 5oz) vegetables (courgettes, Portsmouth mushrooms, fennel and spring onions) PO1 3LS. `` Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper `` Few sprigs chopped chives and parsley `` Vegetable oil `` 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil `` 25g (1oz) unsalted butter `` 1tbsp red wine vinegar `` Bunch fresh thyme For the marinade `` Bunch fresh rosemary `` 5tbsp white wine vinegar `` 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed `` 1tbsp runny honey For the baste `` 1tsp soy sauce `` 2tbsp olive oil `` 2tbsp granulated sugar `` 25g (1oz) unsalted butter `` ½tbsp each sea salt and black pepper `` 10 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed `` 3 spring onions, trimmed and chopped `` A few sprigs of fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, oregano and sage, leaves picked and finely chopped `` 6 cloves garlic, peeled and grated `` ½ an onion, peeled and grated `` 1 fresh red chilli, de seeded and chopped `` Few sprigs fresh oregano, chopped `` 1tbsp dried oregano `` 6tbsp olive oil

BBQ TOP TIPS It’s all in the presentation: If using salmon steaks, secure the thin ends together with cocktail sticks. Re-season as you cook because grill bars tend to pull off spices as you turn them. BBQ TOP TIPS METHOD If you have a herb garden and grow rosemary, `` Season with salt and pepper and glisten with vegetable oil. bay, thyme or myrtle, then cut large branches or sprigs and throw them on the barbecue `` Mix the baste ingredients together. embers. As they burn, they’ll release this `` Prepare barbecue to a medium-high heat. fantastic smoke and flavour into your food. `` Melt the butter in a pan on the barbecue. `` Add the fish and cook, turning once or twice, for about 4 minutes. METHOD `` Add the thyme, rosemary and garlic for about 1 minute. `` Slice the courgettes and fennel, remove mushroom stems and leave the spring onions whole. `` Divide among the fish steaks, placing a crushed garlic clove on top of each. `` Mix and crush the marinade ingredients in a bowl. `` Transfer the fish to the barbecue, keeping the garlic and herbs on `` Add the vegetables and leave for 30 minutes. top, and cook, turning frequently and basting as they cook, for 4 to 5 `` Prepare your barbecue to a medium-high heat. minutes per side, or until cooked through and flaking slightly. `` Drain the veg, reserving the marinade and put them on the oiled `` Serve with the remaining baste. grill. Pour the marinade into a pan to one side of the barbecue. `` Cook the vegetables, turning frequently and dunking them in the marinade, until caramelised on all sides. `` Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with the chives, parsley, oil and red wine vinegar, and serve.

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