Mar 25 - Gib Squadron Conduct Boarding Exercise With HMS Richmond
HMS Sabre from Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron (RNGS) conducted a Boarding Exercise with HMS Richmond as she arrived in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters yesterday.
The Exercise was overseen by members of the Flag Officer Sea Training organisation who are responsible for conducting collective training and assurance of Royal Navy ships. This latest exercise was in addition to the extensive training that HMS Richmond had already received in the UK prior to deployment.
As part of the Exercise, HMS Richmond’s team boarded HMS Sabre whilst her Lynx helicopter flew overhead.
RNGS Officer Commanding, Lieutenant Commander Rob Garner said: “This was a fantastic opportunity for both the Squadron and HMS Richmond to conduct realistic boarding training before she heads on through the Suez Canal for maritime security operations.”
HMS Richmond is currently in Gibraltar in order to replenish essential supplies before heading onto the Middle East where she will conduct maritime security, counter narcotics and counter-piracy patrols as part of the UK’s long standing commitment to the region.
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