The official Twitter account of HMS Sultan. Training engineers for the Royal Navy
Joined July 2018
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Jun 12
Congratulations to AET Lewis Preece, winner of the Daedalus Prize at @WCoFuellers Annual Affiliates Luncheon & Prizegiving at Trinity House, London! Recognised for outstanding service, charity work & mentoring young people. We couldn't be prouder! 🏆
#AwEsome #RNAESS #Sultan70
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Jun 12
Great to see Rhys and Martyn putting their training into action! Both ET(ME)s passed through@HMSSultan, where they built the foundations to deliver exactly this kind of hands-on engineering excellence. Keeping the @RoyalNavy moving! 💪⚓
#awesoME #PoweringNavalEngineering
Jun 11
Stokers! Engineer Technicians (Marine Engineer) Rhys Warrender and Martyn Rahmann, both 18, get stuck in with routine maintenance and breakdown drills in our Steering Gear Compartment and Engine Room. Our Stokers’ mission is Power to Command.
Phots by AB(MW) Taylor
#Seapower
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Jun 11
Over 260 young engineers spent the day at HMS Sultan for #SULSTEMIC, flying drones, building ships, and exploring the science behind national defence and industry. Inspiring the engineers and scientists of tomorrow, today. @RoyalNavy #STEM #AwEsoME
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Also @HMSsultan today it was Good to see the LHs moving on to heavy machinery too. Here’s PLET Whiting with a hand pump, fully manufactured in the machine shop. #awesoME
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NEWO spent time in @HMSSultan machine shop today. Great to see our young engineers still learning the craft by hand. And some things never change — the machine shop smells exactly the same as it did 30 years ago. #awesoME
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Money worries can affect anyone.
Our Financial Wellbeing Manager will visit @HMSsultan and @HMS_Collingwood next week, offering @RoyalNavy personnel free, confidential support on debt and budgeting.
Book an appointment via the Learning & Development Centres or just drop by.
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@HMSSultan hosted a landmark #MEGS Symposium—200 engineers, industry & leaders shaping RN’s future. From @HMSDragon 6-week workload in 7 days to new CEng routes for WOs, the message was clear: innovation, partnership & professionalism will power the Fleet ahead. ⚓🔧#awesoME
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Just a few of our #AwEsome Engineers who were awarded academic awards on completion of their respective training courses at RNAESS, @HMSsultan last week.
Thank you to Jim & Dave from the Fleet Air Arm Association for also joining us for last week’s Ceremonial Divisions.
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Jun 7
Hundreds of sailors paraded before Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal as @HMSSultan celebrated 70 years as the engineering heartbeat of the Naval Service. @RoyalFamily
Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/j…
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Huge congrats to SLt Ryan Davidson, winner of the 2025 Judson Parkin Memorial Sword 🗡️ Awarded by RAdm Steve McCarthy, he achieved the top Fleet Board pass of the year—an outstanding result! #awesoME
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Jun 5
Proud to mark 70 years of HMS Sultan with HRH The Princess Royal as our Guest of Honour. Awards were presented to those recognised for outstanding service and dedication. Well done to all recipients! @RoyalFamily #Sultan70 #PoweringNavalEngineering @RoyalNavy
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Jun 4
HRH The Princess Royal joined us at HMS Sultan to mark our 70th Anniversary Ceremonial Divisions. Seven decades of powering naval engineering excellence. Congratulations to all award recipients.
@RoyalFamily #Sultan70 #PoweringNavalEngineering @RoyalNavy
ALT Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal paid a special visit to HMS Sultan, Gosport, as Guest of Honour at the establishments 70th Anniversary Ceremonial Divisions, marking seven decades of the Royal Navy’s foremost centre of professional engineering. In addition to taking the salute from officers and ratings on parade, HRH The Princess Royal presented awards and prized recognising outstanding academic achievement, engineering excellence and exemplary service.
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Thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who have lost their lives lost in this tragic incident. Their spirit lives on and they will forever be part of the @RoyalNavy family.
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For Volunteers’ Week 2026, thank you to every volunteer across the @VCCcadets.
Whether instructing, supporting behind the scenes or helping cadets access new opportunities, your time and dedication make a lasting difference.
Thank you for inspiring our cadets every week.
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Jun 1
For 70 years, HMS Sultan has been powering the Royal Navy's engineering capability. Today, that legacy continues, shaping the engineers our frontline needs for generations to come. #HMSSultan #PoweringNavalEngineering #RoyalNavy
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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who hosted a #StandEasy Coffee Morning in support of RNRMC ☕ Together, you’ve raised £4,339 for our naval community! Every coffee, cake and conversation helps us continue supporting our naval community when they need us most.
📸 @HMSsultan
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These are exciting times ahead as we transition to a hybrid navy—blending cutting-edge autonomy with operational experience to meet tomorrow’s threats.
The crewless mine-hunting system has docked for the first time in mothership as preparations continue for Operations in the SoH
May 27
The hunter is on...
The #RoyalNavy's cutting-edge crewless mine-hunting system has docked for the first time in mothership @RFALymeBay as UK preparations for a mission to make-safe the Strait of Hormuz continue.
Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/m…
ALT RNMB Ariadne sails towards RFA Lyme Bay as she prepares to dock for the first time in the mine-hunting mothership
ALT RNMB Ariadne sails towards RFA Lyme Bay as she prepares to dock for the first time in the mine-hunting mothership
ALT RNMB Ariadne docks inside RFA Lyme Bay
ALT RNMB Ariadne sails towards RFA Lyme Bay as she prepares to dock for the first time in the mine-hunting mothership
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May 29
RNAESS is marking 30 years since Daedalus Building opened @HMSSultan, becoming the home of @RoyalNavy Air Engineering. From Sea Kings to today’s advanced platforms, thousands of engineers trained here have kept aircraft flying and aircrew safe. Here's to the next 30. #FleetAirArm
ALT The final flight of Sea Kings arrive at HMS Sultan, in 2018.
ALT This month marks thirty years since the Daedalus Building at HMS Sultan was formally opened by HRH The Prince of Wales on 30 May 1996, completing the consolidation of Fleet Air Arm engineering training at Gosport.
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We were thrilled to attend @HMSsultan last week, and as part of a special signing ceremony, IMarEST President Professor Deborah Greaves honoured Head of Branch Cdre Stephen Large OBE with our defined route to chartership agreement, now open to Warrant Officer Class 2 Engineers.
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Spread to word - this paves the way for every Royal Navy Marine Engineer to achieve Chartered Engineer on their career journey. Simply superb - and our thanks to the @IMarEST @RN_engineers
The IMarEST was delighted to attend the Marine Engineering General Service Symposium at HMS Sultan, connecting with Royal Navy marine engineers.
Naomi, took to the stage to speak about our dedicated Royal Navy Defined Route, supporting professional development and chartership.
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