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[thxnews]

Kenya Makes a Splash with its Inaugural Marine Corps

  The first-ever Kenyan Marine Commando Unit (KMCU) have made history by successfully completing their basic training, marked by a passing-out parade at Mtongwe Naval Base in Mombasa. The KMCU will be an elite fighting force with the ability to conduct specialised amphibious operations to weaken and disrupt threats to Kenya, and take the fight to Al-Shabaab by land and by sea.  

First Kenyan Marine Commando Unit completes training. Photo by British High Commision Kenya.   Ten British Marines from 40 Commando Royal Marines trained the KMCU over twelve weeks as part of a training programme including physical fitness and amphibious assaults. Potential recruits were selected from the Kenyan Military to undertake rigorous training programme. The UK-funded obstacle course that was constructed at Mtongwe Naval Base is a near identical replica of the course used at the Royal Marine Commando training base in Lympstone, UK.  

Kenyan troops in training. Photo by AMISOM. Wikimedia.  

The Future

This first cohort of Marines have kick-started a self-sustaining training cycle, whereby the Kenyan Navy will eventually be able to train their own Marine Commandos. This joint endeavour to create the Marine Commando Unit is an example of the UK and Kenya’s enduring commitment to building a strong, capable and adaptable Kenyan Military that is already an anchor of regional stability and security. The UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership, is an ambitious five-year agreement delivering mutual benefits for the UK and Kenya, and keeping our people safe; it is underpinned by the Defence Cooperation Agreement that provides the framework for this training programme. The US Military are also an integral part of the creation of the KCMU by ensuring this specialist and formidable force are equipped to the highest standard.  

Ms Jane Marriott OBE., British High Commissioner to Kenya. Photo by UK.GOV.   British High Commissioner to Kenya, Jane Marriot said: “The UK, Kenya the US stand shoulder to shoulder in the shared endeavour of countering Al Shabaab." "This history-making partnership - the creation of the first-ever Marine Commando Unit - is a clear signal of our three countries’ enduring commitment to the Kenyan Military and to regional security.”   Sources: THX News & British High Commission Nairobi. Read the full article

[christopherisonphotoblog]

I just received my copy of Oyster Life magazine. Very happy to see the latest edition carries an eight page feature I shot for them last autumn about the strength of their beautiful yachts. Oyster are the only yacht makers to be able to say they build to Lloyd’s Register Standards - totally exceptional. It was a fascinating experience witnessing the birth, build and creation of their luxury yachts as they were being crafted at their various facilities at Wroxham in Norfolk. Thanks go to James and Matt at Oyster Yachts. Also, it was fun to work with the living legend @matthewsheahan . . . #OysterYachts #LloydsRegister #britishboatbuilding #britishmarine #commercialreportage #photographer #photography #reportage #photostory #editorialphotographer #editorialphotography #canonukandie #commercialphotographer #marketing #luxury #LuxuryLifestyle #lifestylephotography #webphotography #lifestylephotographer #marinephotographer #sailing #yachting #uksailing #luxury #luxuryyacht #maritimephotographer #yacht #sailboat #OysterLife https://www.instagram.com/p/CcCvYNZsd4t/?utm_medium=tumblr

[bluefinled-lighting]

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[polemicsnpedantics]

In a few hours, an epoch making event in British history is about to take place. After years of dithering, delay, and negotiation, Brittania is all set to sail out of EU's Harbor. By the time the UK wakes up on February 1, 2020, it will no longer be a part of the EU - BREXIT will have taken place. Nothing much will change immediately, due to a transition arrangement that will keep things on standstill until the end of 2020. However, UK will no longer be able to return to the EU without making an application like any other country. So this time, it's virtually irreversible. Over the next 11 months however, the country and it's new, empowered PM will face tough challenges. They'll have to replace the existing arrangement with the EU with a formal trade deal; replace the hundreds of trade deal that EU has with other countries so that UK can continue freely trading with them; and strike deals with Donald Trump. Boris Johnson will also have to meet his spending commitments to his newly won constituencies in North England. Meanwhile, as the economy decouples from that of Europe, there could be severe disruptions and a consequent fall in tax revenue. Brittania is entering choppy, uncharted territory. We explain in today's Parsing Pictures. #ukparliament #uk #britain #british #sea #navy #uknavy #britishparliament #queen #crown #brexit #brexitmemes #nodeal #borisjohnson #europe #eu #economy #economics #ukeconomy #britishmarines #brittania #hms #jeremycorbyn (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7_9rglJaok/?igshid=1cntfupixm15j

[yachtingboat]

BREAKING: We have received a statement from @britishmarine saying that the 2019 #LondonBoatShow has been cancelled. More to follow...

[betweentwoyetis]

So … a travel show without a little drama isn’t really a travel show at all right?? Has been a hectic 48 hours ….. but we’re off!! Thank you to everyone who has helped get this off the ground - in particular to our travel partners @flygmt_travel , the guys putting clothes on my back @slam_sailing and to our Tour Partners @searchyatco @britishmarine @superyachtuk @superyachtsociety @superyachtcharities @superyachtradio @luxurylawgroup @us_superyacht Oh and these guys at @yeti COOLERS - who are now officially a supporter of the show!!! This will be our pilot episode - we’re flying to the United Kingdom and going to meet Boat builders, designers, standards agencies, widget makers and everyone inbetween as our TOUR GUIDE Mr Ken Hickling shows us his home town, Southampton. Our aim is to showcase the diversity and economic importance of the marine industry to the general public, so they understand that buying a big white boat is helping millions of people put food on the table for their families. ON TOUR will celebrate that in the most personable of ways. Make sure you jump over to our website now to see how you can get involved and join us, as we discover the marine industry N.B. I have to give a massive shout out to everyone who has helped support the show over the past 2.5 years – I got very emotional yesterday as it all started to hit me, that what we’ve been creating is finally starting to get wind under its wings and it couldn’t have been done without the amazing support from the people in this industry.I could name you all but Instagram has a limited on tagging, so I’ll hug you each in person when I see you next. Stay tuned …. #thisisourindustry #builtforthewild #yeti #betweentwoyetis #ontour #tundrahaul #boatindustry #yachting #superyachts #sailing #uk #flygmt #werealwaysopen #slam #travelshow #foodies #netflix #canonc200 #c200 (at Southampton, England, U.K.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B27DacEAESn/?igshid=18ykl80uo8niq

[stairlifts0]

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[ishiptivancis-blog]

Pauley & Her Fiancé Thomas #britishmarine #pauleyp #abby #ncis

[bluefinled-lighting]

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[bluefinled-lighting]

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[bluefinled-lighting]

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[bluefinled-lighting]

@bluefin_led on show at the new showroom at @marine_centre_palma opening night 26th October in collaboration with @applelec_yacht make a date #bluefinledunderwaterlighting #bluefinled #applelecyacht #mcpalma #palmademallorca #marineindustry #britishmarine (at MC Palma) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpFt2amBgHh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ja63jiw3yf2k

[medalsrusaus]

I love English medals as much as Aussie medals. #british #britisharmy #army #australia #australianarmy #australiannavy #australianairforce #medalmounting #veteran #veterans #unitedkingdom #unitedstates #britishmarine (at Medals R Us)

[bluefinled-lighting]

Now taking Nautical Led enquiries for the UK we are working with Nautic Led to promote the use of quality in Led technology #dutchyacht #nauticled #bluefinled #britishmarine

[yachtingboat]

RT @britishmarine: Today on #EqualPayDay our CEO Lesley Robinson talks to @mbymagazine about how the marine industry is trying to improve gender equality and what work it still needs to do to make its workforce more diverse 👏 https://t.co/y0FejfKdXa