Royal Navy patrol ships will experiment with protecting underwater infrastructure and the collective security of the Indo-Pacific region as the third year of their ground-breaking mission begins. HMS Tamar and Spey’s programme until the end of 2023 continues to expand the effectiveness and utility of the Royal Navy’s Offshore Patrol Ships, deployed around the globe in key … [Read more...] about Royal Navy patrol ships begin third year of wide-ranging Pacific mission
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Royal Navy warship delivers aid to Pacific islands hit by double cyclones
Crew of a Royal Navy patrol ship helped inhabitants of a remote Pacific island restore regular water supplies in the wake of two devastating tropical cyclones. HMS Spey delivered three ten-tonne water tanks – among other aid and equipment – to the people of Tanna, one 80 islands in the Republic of Vanuatu which was battered by storms Judy and Kevin. The cyclones swept … [Read more...] about Royal Navy warship delivers aid to Pacific islands hit by double cyclones
Royal Navy joins mission to protect Pacific fishing stocks for first time
Royal Navy offshore patrol ship HMS Spey joined navies, coast guards and police in the southwest Pacific on a concerted effort to protect local fishing stocks. Over ten days Spey took part in Operation Island Chief, one of four concerted efforts every year focusing on detecting, reporting, apprehending and deterring illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. Illegal … [Read more...] about Royal Navy joins mission to protect Pacific fishing stocks for first time
