United Kingdom Voluntary Observing Fleet
May 2015



Captain Paul Brown

Captain Paul Brown of the BRITANNIA with Sarah North, Ship Observation Manager

In May 2015 Sarah North, Ship Observation Manager, and Steve Bond, Southampton Port Meteorological Officer recruited the new P&O cruise ship ‘BRITANNIA’ to the UK Voluntary Observing Fleet. The luxury cruise ship is capable of carrying 3600 passengers, was officially named by Queen Elizabeth Ii during a naming ceremony held in Southampton. Captain Paul Brown was presented with a Ship Observations Team certificate and a VOS Climate (VOSClim) Certificate.

Steve Bond Southamption PMO

Steve Bond, Southampton Port Meteorological Officer

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