A new captain has taken over HMS Neptune at Faslane with the retiral of Nick Gibbons.
Captain Nick Gibbons arrived at HM Naval Base Clyde four years ago and has held the position of Captain of HMS Neptune and Captain of the Base.
He will hand over the reins to Captain Boyd who comes to the Clyde following a brief tour in the force generation area of navy command.
During her 20 years in the Royal Navy, shehas spent time on worldwide operations at sea and ashore, including an operational tour in Afghanistan.
Captain Gibbons is retiring from the Royal Navy after 35 years’ service and his friends and colleagues came along to wave him off as he left the base in traditional style, on board HMS Raider accompanied by his wife Sarah.
“It has been an honour to serve in this unique and beautiful part of the world,” he said.
“The base delivers defence’s priority mission and to be part of that community, including military, civil service and our industrial partners has been a real honour – the pace is relentless.
“The UK’s submarine base was an unexpected location for an aviator to complete his naval service, but one I would not change.
“My family has been made to feel so welcome in the area, it is going to be difficult to leave.
“I wish all base staff and their families the very best of luck for the future.”
Established in 1968, HMS Neptune is the land establishment at HM Naval Base Clyde responsible for providing essential services to the military personnel working and living at the site, as well as the civilian staff who utilise the facilities in their roles supporting the Royal Navy fleet from the Clyde.
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