HMS Bangor

The official account for the @RoyalNavy Sandown-class Mine Countermeasures Vessel (MCMV) @HMSBangor (M109)

[HMS Bangor @HMSBangor]

We couldn’t agree more, @HMSMiddleton - Teamwork is the backbone of every deployment 💪

#OpKipion
#Engineering

[Defence Operations 🇬🇧 @DefenceOps]

“We really have to gel together as a team” 👏

Teamwork keeps @RoyalNavy ships ready for anything on operations. 🛳️

Engineering Technician Marine Engineer Crank’s rewarding role onboard @HMSMiddleton keeps things afloat whilst deployed in the Gulf. 👨‍🔧

[HMS Bangor @HMSBangor]

Not all underwater heroes wear fins 🤖 🤿

#MarineRobotics
#DiverProtection

[Defence Operations 🇬🇧 @DefenceOps]

Reliable, Rugged & Ready for any challenge! ✅

🤖VideoRay Defender is the ‘robot’ that lets the @RoyalNavy get a closer look at mines or objects of interest underwater, protecting our divers.👀🤿🫧

@UKMCCMiddleEast

[HMS Bangor @HMSBangor]

Another 24-hr challenge completed by MCM crew 10.🏃‍♂️

This time running 2.4km per hour, totalling 57.6km or almost a marathon and a half!

There's still time to donate: https://t.co/Zc5jAXKPwW

BZ to AB(C) Cunningham for organising the event and all those involved.

#NavyFit

[HMS Bangor @HMSBangor]

📣 Do you hear there? Official Opening!

Crew 10 have been busy refurbishing our recreation space, made possible with grants from the Gosling Foundation and @RoyalNavy Rebalancing Lives Fund.

Delighted to welcome @UKMCCMiddleEast Commodore to the official opening

#ThankYou

[HMS Bangor @HMSBangor]

We were honoured to welcome the Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Andrew Burns CB OBE.

During his visit he spoke to the Ship's Company about the importance of their work in the region and the wider fleet, concluding by signing our visitors book.

Many thanks for your visit, Sir! 🫡

[UKMCC Middle East @UKMCCMiddleEast]

As we look forward to the year ahead, our whole force of forward-deployed ships, support units and headquarters came together on our jetty in Bahrain to mark Commodore Ben Aldous taking command of UKMCC 🇬🇧 🇧🇭

@RoyalNavy #OpKipion #GlobalModernReady

[Royal Navy Mine Warfare Battle Staff (MWBS) @RoyalNavy_MWBS]

💪 Fighting Fit! 🏃

The Mine Warfare Battle Staff Red Team successfully completed the Bahrain Half Marathon, raising an incredible £2200 for their chosen charity @RNRMC.

An impressive demonstration of their hard training, teamwork and dedication, Congratulations!

#FightingFit

[HMS Bangor @HMSBangor]

[2/2] 📣 Reward and recognition! 🥇

The Ship's Company were privileged to welcome the Commodore of @UKMCCMiddleEast to present awards to Crew 10 to recognise their outstanding achievements👏

Congratulations to all!

@RoyalNavy #OpKipion #GlobalModernReady

[HMS Bangor @HMSBangor]

[1/2] 📣 Reward and recognition! 🥇

The Ship's Company were privileged to welcome the Commodore of @UKMCCMiddleEast to present awards to Crew 10 to recognise their outstanding achievements👏

Congratulations to all!

@RoyalNavy #OpKipion #GlobalModernReady

[HMS Lancaster @HMSLANCASTER]

Cheers to 2025! 🥂 After a busy period conducting operations at sea, we marked the start of the New Year by raising the Gin Pennant with our oppos @UKMCCMiddleEast and @HMSBangor

A true Navy tradition and a great way to enjoy some well deserved downtime.

@RoyalNavy #OpKipion

[HMS Bangor @HMSBangor]

🎄 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all! 🍾

The Crew celebrated #Christmas in Style in Bahrain at a local hotel kindly sponsored by @RNRMC who ensured our Sailors away from home can still have a festive time 🎁 #ThankYou

#MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

Wherever you are, whoever you're with, have a very merry Christmas.🎄

[UKMCC Middle East @UKMCCMiddleEast]

Santa made a surprise visit to deliver gifts and Christmas cheer to everyone at UKMCC, @HMSBangor, @HMSChiddingfold, @HMSMiddleton and across our Naval Support Facility! 🎅

We wish everyone at home a very merry #Christmas🎄

#OperationChristmasBox 🎁

[Royal Navy Mine Warfare Battle Staff (MWBS) @RoyalNavy_MWBS]

After a busy week meeting the force, the MWBS #Elf snapped a selfie before heading home! 📸

A Merry Christmas to everyone from all of us in the Middle East! 🎄 🎅

@RoyalNavy @UKMCCMiddleEast @HMSBangor @HMSChiddingfold @HMSMiddleton

#Christmas #ElfOnTheShelf

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

Over the Christmas period personnel sacrifice time with their loved ones to continue to protect the nation.

Whether you are deployed, on duty, or ready to be called to work, we thank you for your service.

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!🎄

[HMS Bangor @HMSBangor]

Moustachioed for one night only!

Members of our crew celebrated the end of Movember by crafting some fun facial adornments 🥸

Supported by @RNRMC, Crew 10 raised over £700 for the @MovemberUK charity and presented the Sailor of the Month award! 🥇

#RNRMC #RoyalNavy #Charity

[HMS Bangor @HMSBangor]

Members of our Ship's Company visited the Grand Mosque in Bahrain. Keen to learn and develop, Crew 10 found this cultural visit important to better understand the main religion in the area of operations.

🇬🇧 🇧🇭 #StrongerTogether #GlobalModernReady

[HMS Bangor @HMSBangor]

Recently our Ship’s Company and @RN_MTXG had the honour of representing the @RoyalNavy in Kuwait for both Remembrance Day and the birthday of HM the King.

They all presented themselves to the highest of standards throughout.

Thank you to @UKinKuwait for hosting 🇬🇧🇰🇼
#OpKIPION

[HMS Bangor @HMSBangor]

A number of the Ship’s Company joined other Service People where they had the honour of taking part in the Service of Remembrance at the British Embassy in Bahrain.

Many people from many faiths commemorating 🇬🇧🇧🇭

#GlobalModernReady #OpKIPION @BahrainEmbUK

[HMS Bangor @HMSBangor]

With the formal handover now complete, MCM2 Crew 10 are looking forward to continuing the great work done by Crew 9🫡

While we have been in Dry Dock undergoing repairs🔧, we’re  getting a different perspective of the Ship! ⛴️

#OpKipion #StrongerTogether