The Plymouth-based Royal Navy warship HMS Portland has refuelled from the veteran tanker Royal Fleet Auxiliary Gold Rover – the last time the tanker will do so. The deployed frigate took fuel oil on board while still sailing off the west coast of Africa from the oldest ship still in naval service. The 11,000-tonne support vessel is due to decommission in the UK next month … [Read more...] about Royal Navy support tanker RFA Gold Rover retires
RFA Gold Rover
RFA Gold Rover home after epic patrol
The captain of a support ship to the Royal Navy has paid tribute to his crew after the ship returned to Plymouth today (Friday) after nearly two years on deployment. Captain Nigel Budd, the commanding officer of Royal Fleet Auxiliary Gold Rover, said: “I am delighted to return to the UK after this very successful 21 month deployment. Our return is the end of a another … [Read more...] about RFA Gold Rover home after epic patrol
