HMS Sultan
HMS Sultan is the home of Marine Engineering Training Group and the Royal Naval Air Engineering and Survival School (RNAESS).
Role of the base
Essential for supplying the Royal Navy with engineering Officers and Ratings of the highest standard, HMS Sultan – in Gosport, Hampshire – is home to the Marine Engineering Training Group and the Royal Navy Air Engineering and Survival School (RNAESS).
Training
HMS Sultan has three main schools for training engineering Officers and Ratings.
Royal Naval Air Engineering & Survival Equipment School
This school focuses on training Air Engineer Officers, Air Engineering Technicians, and Survival Equipment ratings for operational employment or further training. It is located in the Daedalus building, which consists of six wings dedicated to different training areas. It provides initial and advanced training in air engineering and survival equipment.
Marine Engineering Training Group
The school, headed by the Commandant of HMS Sultan, provides comprehensive training in marine engineering. It encompasses three departments: Training Support Organization, Marine Engineering Department, and Craft Skills Group. They deliver training in various marine engineering specialisations, including general service, submarines, and craft skills.
Nuclear department
As part of the Defence Academy, College of Management and Technology, the Nuclear Department offers training in nuclear engineering, radiation protection, and nuclear safety. It works closely with the Systems Engineering Group and Defence School of Marine Engineering. The department provides academic knowledge and practical training in reactor physics, thermodynamics, and other related areas. It also collaborates with the civil nuclear industry for training purposes.
Base History
1775
The first HMS Sultan, a 74-gun warship, is launched and participates in the encounter between Vice Admiral Byron and the French Count D'Estaing in North America and the West Indies.
1870
The third HMS Sultan, an armoured battleship, is launched. It was originally intended to be named 'Triumph' but was changed to 'Sultan' in honor of Sultan Abdulaziz of Turkey during his state visit. This ship takes part in the 1882 bombardment of Alexandria.
1876
The fourth HMS Sultan, an iron paddle steamer, is commissioned on the River Niger but sinks within a month.
1940
The fifth HMS Sultan is commissioned as a shore base in Singapore. It is destroyed upon surrender in 1942 but re-commissioned in 1945 until 1947.
1956
The establishment is taken over by the MT & RE (Motor Transport and Royal Engineers) when the airfield is closed.
Base sports facilities
The SARC is equipped with two 24 hour health and fitness facilities, one a cardiovascular (CV) section, and the other a functional gym. Each area is alarmed, CCTV monitored and benefits from coded entry.
The CV section, which includes a free and assisted weights area, and the functional gym are available following induction.
With both areas allowing access through the week on a 24/7 basis, they're available for use at weekends when the rest of the SARC is closed
.Here at the SARC, we're delighted to provide a fully functioning 24/7 female friendly gym.
The Sue Berrow Suite provides an area to workout that's private and specifically intended for female use.
Equipment here includes:
- Treadmills
- Multi-gym machine
The Sue Berrow Suite remains available 24 hours a day through the week, including at weekends when the SARC facility is closed.
We're delighted to offer a maternity suite to our visitors, which is available for both pre and post-natal mothers.
A range of fitness classes are available, allowing them to be conducted in a comfortable, child-friendly and accommodating environment.
Further information on use of the suite and available classes can be obtained from PT staff at The SARC.
The indoor gyms can host a number of indoor sports and activities.
The functional gym includes an outdoor functional rig next to the entrance, while the large strength and conditioning gym has an attached rowing and indoor cycling suite.
Both gyms remain open 24/7, allowing you to continue to workout through the weekend when the rest of The SARC is closed.
There are two squash courts within The SARC at HMS Sultan, and a further three on the technical side of the establishment. Rackets and balls are available for loan from the main office.
Our spinning suite is equipped for up to 11 class members, and has an additional bike for the instructor. Weekly classes are available to all users and are advertised on the weekly sports programme.
Our multi-use games area is located next to the accommodation area of HMS Sultan. Suitable for a wide range of disciplines, it can be used for five-a-side football and other small team games, various sports and a host of fitness activities.
Our climbing wall is located within Brunel Gym on the technical side of HMS Sultan.
It's important to note that you're required to have an appropriate qualification and permission from PT staff for use of the wall.
There are many outdoor sports and recreation activities catered for at The SARC. These include grass pitches for football and rugby, as well as a number of tennis courts. Two Astroturf pitches are also available, which can be used for a range of sports and physical activities, with one located on each of the accommodation and technical sides of the facility.
We're also delighted to offer a Trim Trail. Before using the trail, it is important to familiarise yourself with the map and user guide.
Find us
HMS Sultan
Contact Details
Telephone: +44 (0)23 9254 2261
Email Address: [email protected]
Commanding Officer:
Captain Mark Hamilton