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THE Royal Navy has welcomed its new Second Sea Lord following a ceremony on HMS Victory.

Vice Admiral Martin Connell has now formally taken over from outgoing Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Nick Hine.

The role – the second-highest rank in the navy – will see Vice Adm Connell charged with leading the delivery of the navy’s future tech, strategy and long-term programme.

Royal Navy welcomes new Second Sea Lord during ceremony in Portsmouth