Royal Fleet Auxiliary

The official Twitter account of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary - Delivering operational and logistic support to @RoyalNavy operations globally 🌍

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary @RFAHeadquarters]

With roles from engineering to catering, navigation to logistics the RFA is recruiting. Have a look at https://t.co/C3Drkh4D1g to see what you could do around the world 🌍#GlobalModernReady #Logistics

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary @RFAHeadquarters]

Commodore RFA (COMRFA), recently visited Military Sealift Command (MSC) in Norfolk Virginia & the UK embassy in Washington DC. Strengthening key partnerships. Sharing best practice & reinforcing the close relationship between the RFA and our US MSC counterparts. 🇺🇲🇬🇧
#UKUSA

[RFA LYME BAY @RFALymeBay]

@RFAHeadquarters @RFALymeBay @FOST Arriving alongside Port of Limassol after our busy FOST DRT package

[SAIL @SeafarersAdvice]

. . . @The_W_E_A , a fantastic organisation that supports serving and former members of the @RoyalNavy, @RoyalMarines and @RFAHeadquarters. As always, it was great for Michael to spend time with CEO Stuart Wright and fellow South Walian Natalie Ellis-Burt. ....................

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

.@RN_DTXG are deploying the Video Ray Defender-Viper system to neutralise mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Loaded onto @RFALymeBay, this system combines advanced sonar, remote operation and precision demolition to tackle threats beneath the waves.

https://t.co/bLqMhvhbOD

[UK Carrier Strike Group @COMUKCSG]

Speed, Protection and Operational Endurance.

@RFATidespring delivers the lifeline that powers our strike capability. @HMSDuncan providing a lethal watch.

@RoyalNavy #WeAreNATO #SeaPower

[HMS Duncan @HMSDuncan]

👀 Caption competition time…

What’s going on here?

Wrong answers only.

(Shout out to @RFATidespring for keeping the task group fuelled and ready to go)

#ArcticSentry @HMSPWLS @RoyalNavy

[RFA Tidespring @RFATidespring]

TSPG outbound from Bergen after a thoroughly enjoyable visit, ready to rejoin the task group for the next phase #ArcticSentry

[Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity @RNRMC]

@RFAHeadquarters @Great_Run Thank you so much for all of your support!

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary @RFAHeadquarters]

RFA AFSUP's Chief Engineer, Capt (E) Andy Dinnis, recently ran 🏃‍♂️a 10k race ����@Great_Run and raised money for the @RNRMC charity who do so much for the RFA. Providing welfare grants & funding support plus other initiatives supporting the RFA family. 👏

[RFA LYME BAY @RFALymeBay]

The ship's company have been conducting FOST training alongside allied partners, strengthening, interoperability, enhancing operational readiness and building the relationships that underpin collective security at sea.

[RFA Mounts Bay @RFAMountsBay]

RFA MOUNTS BAY crew enjoying an ice cream kindly donated by Royal Navy / Royal Marines Charity in Falmouth.
Lovely gesture & a cracking Sundae 🍦
Thank you #SpiderVan 🍦
@RNRMC
@RFAHeadquarters

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

The 12-metre uncrewed surface vessel RNMB Ariadne has now been integrated with @RFALymeBay, ahead of a potential operation to make the Strait of Hormuz safe. @RFAHeadquarters

Read more: https://t.co/iAFFW24hda

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

Special delivery...

@HMS_Str_Castle completed a unique delivery of cutting-edge vessels and equipment to @RFALymeBay in Gibraltar as preparations continue for a mission to make-safe the Strait of Hormuz.

Read more: https://t.co/mWEM7duQWo

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary @RFAHeadquarters]

Captain (E) David Swinbanks is pictured receiving his Portland Port Award for Excellence 👏 from Captain (E) Andy Dinnis on behalf of the RFA Head of Service. Capt Swinbanks won 🏆 this inaugural award due to his hard work and commitment to the RFA. BZ! @portlandharbour

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

🇬🇧 RFA Lyme Bay has left Gibraltar, carrying underwater drones and cutting-edge minehunting kit, ahead of a potential deployment to safeguard navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

@AlistairCarns explains why this autonomous tech is so vital as part of a Hybrid Navy 👇

[HMS Somerset @HMSSomerset]

Fuel Friday ⛽️

Another successful RAS with @RFATideforce in the middle of the Atlantic - keeping us fuelled, stocked, and on the move!

#814NAS @RoyalNavy @RFAHeadquarters

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary @RFAHeadquarters]

Commodore RFA was honoured to address the Combined Naval Event on Wednesday. He spoke of the versatility of RFA platforms, importance of logistics and how the RFA is modernising for the future.

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary @RFAHeadquarters]

HNLMS Den Helder, the Netherlands' 🇳🇱 newest replenishment oiler, welcomed COMRFA Sam Shattock as Final Inspection Officer following an intensive @FOST package. A strong demonstration of interoperability & enduring NATO partnerships at sea 🌊. 🇳🇱 🇬🇧 #RFA #NATO #RNLN @kon_marine

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary @RFAHeadquarters]

The RFA were well represented at this year's 1SL @GenGJenkinsRM leadership awards. With 3/O(LS) Gary Coulsby winning the Early Service Leadership Award. 👏 well done to all those that attended this prestigious event.

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary @RFAHeadquarters]

⚓ Interested in a career at sea?

Come and meet the Royal Fleet Auxiliary at the Glastonbury Jobs Fair on 11 June, 11am to 1:30pm at Glastonbury Town Hall.

Find out more about apprenticeships, maritime careers and life in the RFA 🌍

#RFA #JobsFair #Glastonbury #CareersAtSea