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Telegraph
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Navy commander steps down over claims of ‘unwanted' sexual behaviour
The commanding officer of a Royal Navy warship that tracks Russian submarines has stepped down after being accused of 'unacceptable sexual behaviour' with a subordinate. Lt-Cdr Martyn Mayger, who commanded HMS Tyne, is under investigation following claims of 'unwanted' behaviour. It comes just a week after Adml Sir Ben Key, the First Sea Lord, stepped down following allegations of a relationship with a female colleague under his command. Lt-Cdr Mayger has stood down while the investigation takes place, The Times reported. He assumed command of HMS Tyne in February. Further details of the allegations, which are being investigated by the Defence Serious Crime Command, have not been disclosed. The warship is responsible for patrolling the coasts of Britain and northern Europe, monitoring Russian task groups in the English Channel and protecting critical infrastructure such as undersea cables. Last week it tracked a Russian submarine in the Channel as part of a Nato effort to monitor Moscow's activity in European waters. It shadowed Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar as it made its surfaced journey back to Russia from the eastern Mediterranean. HMS Tyne's executive officer has now been placed in temporary command. Sir Ben remains under investigation in connection with separate allegations made against him. The First Sea Lord, a married father-of-three, is alleged to have had a 'consensual' extramarital affair with a junior female colleague. As a serving member of the military he is facing accusations that he has breached the Navy's 'service test', which prohibits relationships between commanders and their subordinates. Sir Ben has been told to step back from all duties while the investigation is ongoing. Vice-Adml Sir Martin Connell, the Second Sea Lord, has taken temporary command in his place. A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said: 'We can confirm that a member of the Armed Forces is under investigation by the Defence Serious Crime Command in respect of these allegations. 'As the matter is subject to an ongoing investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further. 'We have a zero-tolerance approach to criminal and inappropriate behaviour. Our people can be assured that should they raise any allegation, they will be fully supported, and the matter investigated, with appropriate action taken as required.'
The Independent
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Royal Navy warship shadows Russian submarine through English Channel
A Royal Navy warship has shadowed a Russian submarine as it travelled through the English Channel. Portsmouth-based HMS Tyne was deployed as part of a Nato operation to keep a watch on the kilo-class submarine Krasnodar as it made its surfaced journey back to Russia from the eastern Mediterranean. It is the latest deployment of a UK warship to follow Russian vessels through the Channel, with HMS St Albans and HMS Mersey involved in similar operations two weeks ago. Armed forces minister Luke Pollard said: 'The Royal Navy has once again demonstrated its readiness to secure UK waters and protect the public. 'Our sailors acted swiftly and decisively to a potential Russian threat, and I pay tribute to their dedication, courage and professionalism. 'National security is a foundation of the Government's plan for change and we are giving our armed forces what they need to keep us secure home and strong abroad.' HMS Tyne's operations officer Lieutenant Bailey Denyer said: 'Activations like the one we've seen on this patrol to track Krasnodar are our bread and butter – defending UK sovereignty and that of our Nato allies is at the very heart of what the Royal Navy does.' A Royal Navy spokesman said: 'The patrol vessel intercepted Krasnodar on entry to the English Channel near the French coast, reporting on every move as it made its eastward journey before handing over duties to allies as the submarine left UK waters. 'Earlier in its journey, Krasnodar was tracked by a Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter of 815 Naval Air Squadron deployed with the UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG) in the Atlantic. 'Once responsibility for Krasnodar had been handed over, HMS Tyne was quickly back on new tasking to shadow Russian Steregushchiy-class corvette Boikiy as it headed westward from the Baltic Sea, through the busy Dover Strait.'
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Royal Navy scrambled to 'escort' Russian submarine through the English Channel
A Royal Navy warship has shadowed a Russian submarine as it travelled through the English Channel. Portsmouth-based HMS Tyne was deployed as part of a Nato operation to keep a watch on the kilo-class submarine Krasnodar as it made its surfaced journey back to Russia from the eastern Mediterranean. It is the latest deployment of a UK warship to follow Russian vessels through the Channel, with HMS St Albans and HMS Mersey involved in similar operations two weeks ago. This is a breaking news story, more to follow.
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Royal Navy warship tracks Russian submarine and ships passing through English Channel as armed forces minister warns of Kremlin 'threat' to UK
A Royal Navy warship was deployed to track a Russian submarine and ships passing through the English channel as the armed forces minister warned of a Kremlin threat to the UK. HMS Tyne was deployed as part of a NATO operation to shadow Russia 's submarine Krasnodar as it surfaced back to the country from the Mediterranean. The sub us a highly stealthy sub, is equipped with cruise missiles. Warships and aircraft were also sent to shadow a Russian task group in the English Channel in a concentrated effort on May 6. The Royal Navy said HMS Tyne, a Wildcat helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron and RFA Tideforce reported on every move of landing ships, RFS Boikiy and three merchant vessels, including Baltic Leader, Patria and Cebepa. The Russian vessels were sailing through the channel on their way to a Russian Baltic port. HMS Tyne is a patrol ship built to help protect UK waters, especially for things like fishing and it works with two sister ships ships, Mersey and Severn. It is armed with a 20 mm cannon which can fire up to 450 rounds per minute as well as two general purpose machine guns. This is the sixth Royal Navy ship to be called Tyne. It also showed up in the first episode of the BBC show Empire of the Seas, hosted by Dan Snow. Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard said: 'The Royal Navy has once again demonstrated its readiness to secure UK waters and protect the public. 'Our sailors acted swiftly and decisively to a potential Russian threat, and I pay tribute to their dedication, courage and professionalism. 'National security is a foundation of the Government's Plan for Change and we are giving our Armed Forces what they need to keep us secure home and strong abroad.' HMS Tyne's Operations Officer, Lieutenant Bailey Denyer said: 'Activations like the one we've seen on this patrol to track Krasnodar are our bread and butter - defending UK sovereignty and that of our NATO allies is at the very heart of what the Royal Navy does.' The warship was come back into service after maintenance and returns alongside her sister ships, HMS Mersey and Severn, at the forefront of operations protecting UK waters. The patrol vessel intercepted Krasnodar as it entered the English Channel near the French coast. It reported every move as the vessel made its eastward journey before handing over duties to allies as the submarine left UK waters. Earlier in its journey, Krasnodar was tracked by a Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter of 815 Naval Air Squadron deployed with the UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG) in the Atlantic. Once responsibility for Krasnodar had been handed over, HMS Tyne was quickly back on new tasking to shadow Russian Steregushchiy-class corvette Boikiy as it headed westward from the Baltic Sea, through the busy Dover Strait. Tyne and 815 Naval Air Squadron later monitored the corvette's return journey to the Baltic alongside three merchant ships. The UK's CSG is led by flagship HMS Prince of Wales and is currently operating alongside allies and partners in the Mediterranean before continuing to the Indo Pacific.
