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Replenishment At Sea
HMS Cumberland met up with RFA Wave Knight for a Replenishment At Sea (RAS). It is a tricky operation, passing ropes, wires and fuel hoses between ships moving at sea, but it is a task the Royal Navy carries out day in, day out. The Cumberland took on fuel, and Wave Knights helicopter was used for a vertical replenishment (vertrep) at the same time.
HMS Cumberland, a Devonport based Type 22 frigate, had only recently arrived in the Caribbean, for the start of a short deployment. Her main roles in the area were Counter Drugs Operations (CD Ops) and Hurricane relief operations, should such assistance be required. The RFA Wave Knight had been in the Caribbean since March and had already had numerous takedowns of drug traffickers
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Credit: CROWN COPYRIGHT
Media ID 15227570
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Frigate Hms Cumberland Refuelling Replenishment At Sea Rfa Wave Knight Type 22 Hoses Ropes
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In this photo print, the HMS Cumberland and RFA Wave Knight engage in a challenging Replenishment At Sea (RAS) operation. As two ships navigate the unpredictable seas, ropes, wires, and fuel hoses are skillfully passed between them. This intricate task is a routine for the Royal Navy as they carry it out day after day. The HMS Cumberland, a Type 22 frigate based in Devonport, had recently arrived in the Caribbean for a short deployment. With its primary roles being Counter Drugs Operations (CD Ops) and potential hurricane relief operations, this vessel stood ready to assist whenever required. On the other hand, RFA Wave Knight had been stationed in the Caribbean since March and had already successfully intercepted numerous drug traffickers. The meeting of these two naval forces was not only an opportunity for replenishing fuel but also involved utilizing Wave Knights' helicopter for vertical replenishment (vertrep). This photograph captures both the precision and coordination necessary during such operations at sea. It serves as a testament to the expertise of Royal Navy personnel who seamlessly execute complex maneuvers while ensuring their vessels remain fully operational. Taken by LA (Phot) Ray Jones from Armed Forces Media Team, this image showcases an essential aspect of maritime operations that often goes unnoticed - maintaining readiness through efficient refueling processes even amidst demanding circumstances.
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