Battling rolling waves and high winds a Royal Navy frigate has set a new record for carrying out a full restock of replenishments in just two days. HMS Montrose undertook a Replenishment at Sea (RAS) of ammunition, stores, fuel as well as a vertical replenishment – meaning equipment was transferred by helicopter. The whole operations took just two days in winds of 25 knots … [Read more...] about Replenishment at Sea
RFA Fort Austin
Marathon replenishment for HMS Bulwark
Fleet Flagship HMS Bulwark has restocked her food supplies during a marathon 14-hour replenishment with Royal Fleet Auxiliary Fort Austin in the middle of the Red Sea. A highly complex manoeuvre, a replenishment at sea (RAS) takes a lot of seamanship skill on all sides – from the navigation on the bridge to ensure the ships stay at no more than 50 metres apart and sail at … [Read more...] about Marathon replenishment for HMS Bulwark
British Warships in Gulf Exercise
Sailing together in a powerful display of might, British warships have taken part in their first major exercise in the Gulf since passing through the Suez Canal last week. Three Royal Navy ships – Fleet Flagship HMS Bulwark, helicopter and commando carrier HMS Illustrious and Type 23 frigate HMS Westminster joined with three warships from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Royal … [Read more...] about British Warships in Gulf Exercise
