Shaun Roster Photography

Helicopter Aircrew, RN Media Operations, Head of RNR Photography Cadre, Professional Photographer, RIB & CAA 'Operationally Approved' Drone Ops.

[HMS Lancaster @HMSLANCASTER]

The @RMBandService of HMS Collingwood gave a fitting finale in Bahrain, performing Sunset as the crew of HMS Lancaster marked an emotional day.

After 34 years of exceptional service, the Royal Navy’s longest-serving frigate has now been decommissioned. 🫡🇬🇧⚓️ #RMBand #RoyalNavy

[HMS Lancaster @HMSLANCASTER]

As the @RoyalNavy’s longest-serving frigate, we are celebrating 34 years service, 4,097 days at sea and 816k miles sailed.

The “Queen’s Frigate” ends with a remarkable final deployment including 7 drug busts & key Red Sea ops. We reflect with great pride🫡⚓️🇬🇧
#pride #royalnavy

[HMS Lancaster @HMSLANCASTER]

A day of immense emotions, as we come alongside for the final time in Bahrain.  Thank you, Fleet Commander @smrmoorhouse, @UKMCC and @RMBandService for the memorable welcome.

We are incredibly proud of the ship and her crew, as we complete her final deployment in the Royal Navy.

[HMS Lancaster @HMSLANCASTER]

We are incredibly proud of @HMSLancaster's long career, spanning 34 years and operating in all four corners of the world. From Arctic patrols to Caribbean drugs busts, our ship has done it all.

Our hearts are full, as we begin to say farewell to the ship we call home.

[HMS Middleton @HMSMiddleton]

Golden hour in the Gulf 🌅⚓️

Stunning sunsets are a daily highlight as our dedicated crew continue their mission, safeguarding vital waterways and ensuring maritime security in the Middle East.

#RoyalNavy #HMSMiddleton #MaritimeSecurity #GulfOperations

[HMS Middleton @HMSMiddleton]

Teamwork makes our mission possible

💪⚓️ From navigating challenging waters to using advanced sonar, remote underwater vehicles & divers to neutralise seabed threats, every crew member plays a vital role.

Trust, skill, and unity keep the seas safe.

#RoyalNavy #Teamwork

[UKMCC Middle East @UKMCCMiddleEast]

🔥Coming in hot🔥

⚓️ @HMSMiddleton and Task Force 16 @42_commando participate in Qatari-led Ex FEROCIOUS FALCON 6 🦅

🎞️Check out some cool footage from the exercise!👇

[HMS Middleton @HMSMiddleton]

🎶“We’ll meet again” 🎶

During a brief operational port visit, Crew 4 reunited with @USSTulsa, providing an opportunity to tour the ship and catch up with our @USNavy partners. Always great to strengthen bonds 🇬🇧⚓️🇺🇸

#MaritimePartnerships #StrongerTogether #MaritimeSecurity

[HMS Lancaster @HMSLANCASTER]

💥ENGAGE💥

Here's a snippet of one of our recent Gunnex's, conducted during unit level training, providing operators with valuable drill and practice firings 🎯

#navalguns #seapower #maritimesecurity

@royalnavy @UKMCCMiddleEast

[Combined Maritime Forces @CMF_Bahrain]

💥Another day, another dhow!💥

⚓️Pakistan Navy Ship , PNS TABUK, under Saudi-led CTF 150, successfully intercepted USD $130,000,000 of Methamphetamine in the Arabian Sea💪

Click here to read more: https://t.co/CdlNttqkzC

#MaritimeSecurity #StrongerTogether #NavalPower

[UKMCC Middle East @UKMCCMiddleEast]

11 o’clock of the 11th day of the 11th month.

They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

We remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice, on this Armistice Day.

#ForTheFallen #RemembranceDay #RoyalNavy

[UKMCC Middle East @UKMCCMiddleEast]

🌊🎶We'll fight & we'll conquer again & again! ⚓️

We hosted our annual all-ranks Tr-ickle night; a combination of Trafalgar & Pickle nights, with traditional Naval shenanigans! The night included naval fancy dress, naval toasts & ships-of-the-line ⛵️

#BattleofTrafalgar

[UKMCC Middle East @UKMCCMiddleEast]

⚓ On this Remembrance Sunday, we honour our sailors, marines, and all those who served with courage and pride. 🌊

Under the invitation of His Excellency Alastair Long, we represented the UK Armed Forces at the British Embassy, Bahrain. 🇧🇭🇬🇧

#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

[Shaun Roster Photography @ShaunRoster]

‘On its way’ 4 times and ‘Out for delivery’ 3 times in 6 days. CHEAP for good reason .. because @evrisupportline you are utterly diabolical. Let’s hope you’ll pull this one out of the bag so you don’t loose 3 out of 6 deliveries in 12 months!! 💩📦🚚👎 #evri #worstever

[RFA LYME BAY @RFALymeBay]

What a year 2024 was for @RFALymeBay We reflect on a year that saw us sail to four continents 🌍 Visit some amazing places and build crucial partnerships 🤝 through defence engagement and multinational exercises. We look forward to what 2025 brings #RFA #RoyalFleetAuxiliary

[Shaun Roster Photography @ShaunRoster]

Thankful for the opportunity as @RNReserve Media Operations Officer, deployed on @RoyalNavy Offshore Patrol Vessels @HMS_Spey & @hms_tamar in the Indo-Asia Pacific during late 2023 & to be recognised for my imagery depicting the global work undertaken by the #RoyalNavy 🇬🇧⚓️📷

[Shaun Roster Photography @ShaunRoster]

My final piece of media work before heading home 😎⚓️✈️

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

13 - lucky for some...

@RFALymeBay's 13-month mission to the Mediterranean, Far East and Africa ended with thanks for crew's efforts from @FirstSeaLord and the head of the @RFAHeadquarters when they visited the ship in Gib.🇬🇧🇬�13 - lucky for some...

@RFALymeBay's 13-month mission to the Mediterranean, Far East and Africa ended with thanks for crew's efforts from @FirstSeaLord and the head of the @RFAHeadquarters when they visited the ship in Gib.🇬🇧🇬�13 - lucky for some...

@RFALymeBay's 13-month mission to the Mediterranean, Far East and Africa ended with thanks for crew's efforts from @FirstSeaLord and the head of the @RFAHeadquarters when they visited the ship in Gib.🇬🇧🇬🇮

[RFA LYME BAY @RFALymeBay]

After more than a year away from the UK as part of the Littoral Response Group (with @RFAArgus) on a mammoth deployment to the Med, Indo-Pacific-Australia & more recently a string of visits to South & West Africa, we have arrived in Gibraltar. 🇬🇧⚓️🇬🇮

https://t.co/PyEV8tVWZt

[RFA LYME BAY @RFALymeBay]

From dolphins 🐬 to whales 🐳 and even a sunfish ☀️🐟 trying to impress. We’ve seen so much sealife in its natural element during our recent transit North along the West Coast of Africa.

#GlobalBritain #Nature #PlanetEarth 🇬🇧⚓️🌍

[Shaun Roster Photography @ShaunRoster]

I like to push the boundaries and capture things from a different perspective 🇬🇧⚓️💫

[RFA LYME BAY @RFALymeBay]

Terrestrial Transit - Life at sea presents the perfect opportunity to witness the night skies in all their beauty without interference from domestic light pollution. 🇬🇧⚓️💫

#GlobalBritain #Terrestrial #NightSkies