Frigate HMS Lancaster delivered a 1-2 sucker punch to the illegal narcotics trade in the Indian Ocean - a £33m haul of hash, heroin and crystal meth with 42 Commando Royal Marines and 815 Naval Air Squadron, striking twice in 24 hours under Combined Maritime Forces.

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Double drugs bust 🛥️🛥️

Two days into operations and we have 2 drug busts under our belts 💪

3.7 tonnes of drugs confiscated and destroyed, with a street value of £33million

A great team effort by all onboard 🫡

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Handover complete! 🫸🫷

Starboard crew 🟢 have handed the baton over to Port crew 🔴

Thanks for a great handover Starboard! Enjoy your leave and we will see you in four months ☀️

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🇯🇵and 🇬🇧stand together for global maritime security 💪

Crews from HMS Lancaster and JS Akebono took the opportunity while alongside to meet and strengthen ties between the Combined Maritime Forces member nations 🤝

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The embarked team of Royal Marines need to maintain their cutting edge 🗡️

To ensure they remain ready for anything, the team recently conducted fast rope training with our skilled aviation crew from 815 Naval Air Squadron

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Practice makes perfect 👌

Exercising our gunnery teams and putting the equipment through its paces

Helping to maintain our cutting edge and readiness for operations 💪

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Why is our crew always able to deliver on ops?

It’s easy with a dedicated individual always providing morale & motivation 💪

LPT Rowston was awarded the Tony Tyrwhitt-Betteridge Trophy in recognition of his hard work, the highest accolade for a Navy PTI 🎉

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After a period alongside conducting maintenance, it was time to get back to sea 🌊 and back up to speed🏃

Tests and trials were completed across the whole ship to ensure we remain ready for enduring operations

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STBD crew have been making the most of time alongside in 🇧🇭

Using sport and physical activity to strengthen the team 💪

Multiple adventurous training opportunities and a mini sports day provided a variety of opportunity

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HMS Lancaster Rugby Club assemble 🏉

First game of the year ✅

First win of the year ✅

Some dancing feet, some big hits, most importantly great team work 💪

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11 of our sailors were celebrated in January for reaching good conduct career milestones 🏆

Busy times, but always time to celebrate personal achievement 🎉

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Crew of HMS Lancaster welcomed darts champs Peter Wright and Rob Cross aboard for a spot of oche action.🏅

The pair threw a few legs with sailors in Bahrain after an intensive period of patrolling by the UK frigate.

Recognition for LPT Rob Rowston who recently received a commendation from Cdre Dennis 👏

Consistently creating a happy and healthy working environment ✅
Providing many & varied fitness and wellbeing opportunities ✅
Going above and beyond daily ✅

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It was a pleasure to have Rob & Wrighty on board ship.

Congratulations on the win! We'll be cheering you on tonight 🎉

Despite recent high tempo operations, there’s always time for personal and professional development 👨‍🎓

Congratulations to Lt Jamie Nicholls for passing his MCQ board, an important step to advance his career 🎉

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Another successful Replenishment at Sea (RAS) with our international colleagues USNS Supply 🇺🇸 kept us operational whilst afloat 🚢🌊

First RAS for the new Commanding Officer complete ✅

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While in support to French-led CTF 150, HMS Lancaster gathered and shared information on a suspicious vessel that led to a successful drug seizure by USGCC Emlen Tunnell.

A demonstration of CMF nations working together to bolster maritime security 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇷

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HMS Lancaster's Ship’s Company were delighted recently to welcome the new Commanding Officer, Cdr Chris Chew.

Farewell and following seas to Cdr Tom Johnson, we wish you all the best for the future! 👋

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Time for a top up ⛽️

Re-fuelling at sea with our good friends on the USNS Kanawha

Maintaining operational readiness and 🇺🇸 US 🇬🇧 British relations

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🟢 Starboard Crew have arrived 🟢

Thank you for the great handover, Port Crew! Stbd are ready to take up the mantle for another 4 months of high tempo operations.

See you in March 👋

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