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.
Commodore Shattock presented the RFA 120 commemorative coin to the youngest, eldest and longest served members of @RFALymeBay Crew in Gibraltar.
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The Bay-class auxiliary dock landing ship @RFALymeBay (L3007) moving from @GibdockLtd to the South Mole, HM Naval Base #Gibraltar, to commence an extended lay up period, reportedly until April/May 2026. ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฌ๐ฎ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ โ๏ธ
๐ท Michael J Sanchez @key2med#OpWest
๐ฌ๐ง @RoyalNavy Batch 2 Broadsword (Type 22) #frigate HMS Brave (F94) in Bulldog Box off Kuwait during Op 'Granby' with Hecla class #survey vessels HMSs Herald (A138), Hecla (A133), Sheffield class #destroyers Manchester (D95) & Exeter (D89) behind. Gulf War 1, Mar 1991
How do we keep our ships refuelled and sustained?
Through a replenishment at sea (RAS) โ transferring fuel, food, and ammo between ships while underway, letting warships stay mission-ready for longerโ