RN Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) - River Class

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HMS Spey

After an incredible welcome, we set to work helping with relief efforts following twin cyclones, Judy & Kevin.
We delivered 3 x 10,000 litre water tanks & other essential equipment as the island’s infrastructure continues to recover.
Photos at - https://twitter.com/HMS_Spey/status/1649764988708323329

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Navy Lookout

HMS Trent back in dry dock again at Gibdock Ltd also getting the new dazzle paint job.
Has not deployed since last May, having experienced significant mechanical issues.
See - https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 1261635585

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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
https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-l ... e-cyclones

Incidentally, tribes in the south of the island worshipped the Duke of Edinburgh and, since his death, Prince/King Charles as a god.

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NavyLookout

HMS Forth sporting new dazzle paint scheme as her refit in Gibraltar continues.
https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 44/photo/1

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HMS Mersey and Royal Marines musicians are in Liverpool today for Eurovision – and to underscore Britain’s support for Ukraine.

The patrol ship arrived on the Mersey yesterday, one strand of the UK military’s support for – and involvement in – the massive musical festival.
Armed Forces personnel are helping to ensure the safe and smooth running of the event – 50 personnel are working side-by-side with Merseyside Police.
HMS Mersey is just a stone’s throw from the ‘Eurovision village’ with sailors taking part in events ashore and onboard.
Continues at - https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-l ... -liverpool

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HMS Mersey and Royal Marines musicians are in Liverpool today for Eurovision – and to underscore Britain’s support for Ukraine.

The patrol ship arrived on the Mersey yesterday, one strand of the UK military’s support for – and involvement in – the massive musical festival.
Armed Forces personnel are helping to ensure the safe and smooth running of the event – 50 personnel are working side-by-side with Merseyside Police.
HMS Mersey is just a stone’s throw from the ‘Eurovision village’ with sailors taking part in events ashore and onboard.
Continues at - https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-l ... -liverpool

The Royal Navy ship, HMS Mersey, has returned home to Liverpool to coincide with Eurovision 2023.

The ship docked on the river that bares its name and hosted a Ukrainian families and businesses networking event, including a performance from the Royal Marines Corps of Drums.
Photos at - https://twitter.com/DefenceHQ/status/16 ... 9964994561

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The Government is investing £320m to support the Royal Navy’s busiest warships, the offshore patrol vessel flotilla.

Two separate contracts have been signed by the MOD; one for the first generation of ships (Batch 1): HMS Tyne, Severn and Mersey to support the trio through to the end of their active lives in 2028.
Continues at - https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-l ... trol-ships

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About time to bless them , they are certainly earring their keep it seems

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MEDWAY

Mid winter in the Falklands.

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Gearing up for a mission to Africa is patrol ship HMS Trent, working with 42 commando and host nations to promote regional security.

To prepare, Trent visited headquarters in Lisbon and Naples to learn about the security situation on the continent.
See - https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-l ... t-gears-up