RFA Tankers: Tide Class 2017

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I had to look twice at the photo as I thought there was an OPV beyond the focsle ;-)

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RFA Tideforce: New Vessel Joins Royal Fleet Auxiliary

The 39,000-tonne fleet replenishment tanker is the latest of what will be the four biggest ships in services with the RFA.

RFA Tideforce has been officially welcomed into the Royal Fleet Auxiliary at a service of dedication ceremony at Portland Port in Dorset.

The 39,000-tonne fleet replenishment tanker is the latest of what will be the four biggest ships in services with the RFA.

RFA Tideforce is the fourth and final vessel of the Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability (MARS) tankers, which includes three sister ships, RFA Tidespring, Tiderace and Tidesurge, all of which are already in service.

The Tide-class tankers will provide replenishment at sea capability and support to the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers.

Tideforce will also provide fuel and water for Royal Navy, NATO and Allied warships all around the world and can also operate Chinook, Merlin or Wildcat helicopters from their flight decks.

The delivery of the new ships is a part of the UK Government’s £179 billion plan to provide the Armed Forces with the equipment they need to deliver effective operational support across the globe.

From Foreces Net.
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And a very welcome addition to the fleet David :)
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ivorthediver wrote: Tue Jul 30, 2019 7:52 pm And a very welcome addition to the fleet David :)
Some more info Ivor - https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-l ... Cb-aR0u7yM
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Thank you for the update David , and comforting to know that our boys will be attending to the needs of the fleet whilst going about their lawful business on the high seas
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The RFA keep their lamps nice and clean.
Tweeted yesterday from Tideforce enroute with Q.E. for Wetlant19.
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NavyLookout on twitter
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HMS Dragon and RFA Tideforce safely alongside together at @CFBHalifax Canada after arriving today

#Westlant19

via @GooseBayCO

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Thanks for the heads up Harry , on the ball as always .....and glad of it
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RFA Tidespring pictured having her fwd Phalanx CIWS fitted...2019
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MARS - An insight into their manning can be found attached.
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