In 2021 the Accident Investigation Board - Norway (AIBN) published a detailed report covering the loss of HNoMS Helge Ingstad after she collided with an oil tanker in November 2018. There is much to be learned from this event that is applicable to the RN and global navies. In this in-depth, although far from exhaustive,| Navy Lookout - Independent Royal Navy news and analysis
On the day the new Shipbuilding Hall at Govan was formally opened, we were invited to BAE Systems’ Clyde facilities to visit HMS Glasgow and see the progress resulting from a £300M portfolio of investment in the yards. On board HMS Glasgow is due to begin sea trials this year, although there is clearly still| Navy Lookout - Independent Royal Navy news and analysis
As the first of class, HMS Glasgow prepares to begin the fitting out phase of construction, here we take an overview of the Type 26 frigate design. This is a highly complex warship and it is not possible to cover every aspect of the vessel in a single article but this provides a primer on| Navy Lookout - Independent Royal Navy news and analysis