This is the official Twitter account for Capt Mark Hamilton, CO of HMS Sultan.
Joined January 2024
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Commanding Officer of HMS Sultan retweeted
It is with great disappointment, due to the Red Weather Warning, today’s Freedom of Gosport Parade has been cancelled.
We recognise how important this event is to the Gosport community, and sincerely apologise for any disappointment caused.
Thank you for your understanding.
Commanding Officer of HMS Sultan retweeted
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.
Extremely proud of all staff and trainees here at HMS Sultan, especially today on our 70th Birthday.
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
As CO, great to be back at lunchtime circuits, joining all ranks and rates. Smashing in a 45min workout under the watchful eye of HMS Sultan’s PTI staff.
Commanding Officer of HMS Sultan retweeted
Welcome back to HMS Sultan! As we return to full training, watch Captain Hamilton's message marking the start of our 70th anniversary year.
#AwEsoME #PoweringNavalEngineering #Sultan70 @CaptMHamiltonRN
Commanding Officer of HMS Sultan retweeted
🎄 Father Christmas visited HMS Sultan's Christmas party to meet over 180 children from military families: "I've checked my list thoroughly, and the children here have been especially good this year. Their families do such important work supporting our naval operations."
#AwEsoME
Always a privilege to promote our engineers and one of the most rewarding aspects of the assignment!
Celebrating Marine Engineering excellence at HMS Sultan.
Newly promoted Petty Officers and Leading Engineering Technicians received their certificates at Common Promotion Day.
Professional development at the heart of Naval Engineering.
#awesoME #RoyalNavyEngineering
ALT Image by Matthew Hibberd.
ALT Image by Matthew Hibberd.
ALT Image by Leading Photographer Baz Swainsbury.
ALT Image by Leading Photographer Baz Swainsbury.
Commanding Officer of HMS Sultan retweeted
Submariners from HMS Sultan will join hundreds at this year's Submariner Remembrance Weekend in London. Events include Westminster Abbey's Poppy Field of Remembrance and Sunday's service at Middle Temple Gardens. #SubmarinerRemembrance #SilentService @RoyalNavy
ALT Image by LET(ME) Elijah Johnson.
Commanding Officer of HMS Sultan retweeted
Today we celebrate Victoria Drummond MBE (1894-1978) - Britain's first female marine engineer! 🚢⚙️ Despite facing discrimination, she served courageously for 40 years, earning the MBE for bravery in WWII. The Drummond Theatre at HMS Sultan honours her legacy. #WomenInEngineering
Commanding Officer of HMS Sultan retweeted
Congratulations to ME150/24/13 on completing the Engineering Technician Initial Career Course @HMSSultan. They're now equipped to join their first Marine Engineering department at sea, supporting @RoyalNavy ships on operations worldwide.
#awesoME #Apprenticeships
ALT Images by LET ME Elijah Johnson.
A superb upgrade!
🏋️♂️ NEXT-LEVEL facilities at HMS Sultan! 🏋️♀️ Our upgraded gym will prepare apprentices for future challenges with specialist equipment & dedicated training areas. Enhanced Royal Navy PES preparation means stronger naval personnel ready for service! @NAVYfit #AwEsoME 💪
ALT The CO HMS Sultan, Capt Mark Hamilton joins with Sultans PTIs and staff who have supported the Main Gym refurbishment project. Image by Matthew Hibberd.
An awesome array of sports on offer at HMS Sultan - thank you to all who supported.
🏃♂️⚽🏀Great event at HMS Sultan as our trainees tried American football, basketball, rugby, hockey, & more at the @NAVYfit Festival of Sport! From spinning to sports climbing - discovering new passions & staying fit for @RoyalNavy operations 💪
#AwEsoME #NavyLife #Fitness
ALT Images by Leading Photographer Baz Swainsbury.
Commanding Officer of HMS Sultan retweeted
What a day at @HMSsultan! ☀️🎡
Families enjoyed a packed day of fun and connection – all made possible with a £3,351.90 grant from RNRMC 💙
📸 See the full gallery and recap: rnrmc.org.uk/news/hms-sultan…
Commanding Officer of HMS Sultan retweeted
Amazing day at HMS Sultan Families Day 2025! 🎉
Tigers motorcycles, petting zoo, inflatables & more - celebrating our engineering families! #AwEsoME #RoyalNavy
Commanding Officer of HMS Sultan retweeted
Today @HMSSultan celebrated our Engineer's Passing Out Parade! Vice Admiral Paul Marshall CBE honoured our newest naval engineers & technicians - ready to serve as the 'beating heart' of @RoyalNavy operations. Congrats to all graduates and to Our 95-year-old steam waggon!#AwEsoME
ALT Images by Keith Woodland.
Commanding Officer of HMS Sultan retweeted
The IMarEST were proud sponsors of the @HMSsultan
Gosport crew at this year’s Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity Field Gun Competition, in celebration of #ArmedForcesDay 2025.
Commanding Officer of HMS Sultan retweeted
Today, 240 @RoyalNavy trainees from HMS Sultan completed 12 community projects across Gosport, from cleaning local beaches to transforming school playgrounds!
This annual INSET Day shows our commitment to being good neighbours in our community.
That's #AwEsoME in action! 💪🇬🇧
Thank you Collingwood for a fantastic competition. An incredibly proud CO of HMS Sultan for the Sultan Junior Leaders Field Gun Crew - BZ to you all.
Huge congratulations to @HMSsultan this year’s #JLFGC champions!
A nail biting final and the fastest time of the competition you earned it through sheer grit and teamwork.
We are proud to have shared the track with you this week. Enjoy every moment because you deserve it. 👊🏼
Commanding Officer of HMS Sultan retweeted
HMS Sultan cadets aboard RFA Argus! What better way to celebrate #ArmedForcesWeek25 than seeing our future generation experience naval operations firsthand. Our cadet programmes develop skills where young people flourish. Huge thanks to our dedicated volunteers! #RoyalNavy
Cadets from HMS Sultan RNVCC had a fantastic visit aboard @RFAArgus at @HMNBPortsmouth!
Huge thanks to the CO & Ship’s Company for the warm welcome.
Experiences like this inspire the next generation & highlight the vital role of the @RFAHeadquarters ⚓️
#RFAArgus #RoyalNavy
