Sep 12 - HMS Penzance Visits the Rock
Royal Navy minehunter HMS Penzance arrives in Gibraltar on Friday for a short visit before heading into the Mediterranean as part of the German-led multi-national maritime force ‘Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 2’ (SNMCMG2),
The Faslane-based warship is the UK’s most up-to-date minehunter and is carrying out her first sea deployment since her six-month comprehensive refit programme. Her role is to neutralise underwater threats and clear the sea-lanes for shipping. HMS PENZANCE is one of seven Sandown-class minehunters.
The MET Office has today warned that this weekend is likely to see the first rainfall after an extended dry period. The amount of rain is not expected to reach the criteria that would require the Met Office to issue a severe weather warning. Nevertheless the public, especially those who reside in premises that have patios and basements are advised to ensure that drains, gullies, etc. are clear of debris so as to avoid flooding.
Reports from the Russian Navy have have stated that the force’s Moskva missile cruiser this week passed through the Strait of Gibraltar on its way to the eastern Mediterranean to assume command of the Russian naval force.
This week two local men and a local woman were arrested on drug charges. On Tuesday evening 38 year old Roy Payas of Moorish Castles Estate was charged with possession and possession with intent to supply 8 grams of Amphetamine. He was then bailed out and appeared before the court this morning.
