Today we look forward to commemorating 15 years of continuous Royal Navy mine countermeasure prescence in the Middle East. We will be celebrating at 🇬🇧 Naval Support Facility in Bahrain - follow #Continuous15 for coverage!
Today we marked 15 years of Royal Navy mine countermeasure operations in the Middle East at an event at the 🇬🇧 Naval Support Facility in Bahrain.
Since 2006, we have maintained a constant presence and provided vital maritime security in the region.
#Continuous15 #OpKIPION
We love a sunrise and a sunset! 🌅
Not only do they provide some fantastic views, they allow us to check the accuracy of bearings taken from our three pelorus 🧭 positions.
#AlwaysReady #Continuous15
Over the years we have participated in dozens of large scale international exercises. IMX 22 in February was a great example, with over 60 nations and organisations training together to sharpen our collective mine countermeasure skills. 🌊 🌎 #Continuous15
After a busy week testing all aspects of being a forward deployed operational unit, it's nice to stop and appreciate a little calm. Dusk in the Gulf on #OpKIPION . #Continuous15 #Crew6Mavericks
A day alongside is a day wasted! ❌
✅ Minehunting
✅ Gunnery
✅ Sea Safety
…and more!
#BackInTheFold #AlwaysReady #Continuous15
🇧🇭 Welcome to #Bahrain HMS Middleton and HMS Bangor
⚓️After weeks at sea the two Mine Countermeasures Vessels have arrived in the Gulf to protect the waters and keep the region safe #Continuous15 💪
There are still jobs for our Mine Clearance Divers to get stuck into even when the ship is alongside. Hull inspection ✔️ #Crew6Mavericks #Continuous15
The Royal Navy has a permanent presence in the Middle East, working with partner nations to help maintain safe shipping lanes for global trade. This year we celebrate our 15th year of continuous mine hunting presence in the region. #Continuous15 #GlobalBritain
@CommanderUKMF
The 🇬🇧UK has had a continuous mine countermeasures presence in the Middle East region for 15 years. The 4️⃣ mine countermeasures vessels currently based in Bahrain use specialist equipment and clearance divers 🤿 to detect and clear underwater hazards. #Continuous15 4/7
Always on the lookout for mines 👀Crew 1 have been at sea 🌊 exercising with our US 🇺🇸 partners, operating the REMUS autonomous underwater vehicle.
#Continuous15 #OpKIPION
U.S. Navy @US5thfleet Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force UKMCCMiddleEast
Sunsets in the #Gulf never get boring. Here are a couple of photos taken during our time at sea by two members of our Ship’s Company. Vote for your favourite below and we will let the winner know. 🏆 😎 #Crew6Mavericks #Continuous15
It was a privilege to host the VIP party for the #Continuous15 event at the weekend, marking 15 years of Royal Navy mine countermeasures operations in the Middle East.
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The team works! #Crew1 have worked with our U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet 🇺🇸 allies at #CTF -52 and Ex MCM Company to become the first Sandown class MCMV to put the REMUS un-crewed autonomous vessels through their paces. Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force #continuous15 #OpKIPION
Entering Bahrain on completion of Exercise #ArtemisTrident21 . Our bridge team must remain extra vigilant in these confined waters. One of our many pilotages during our 4 years deployed in the #Gulf as the Afloat Forward Support Base for Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force #Continuous15 Royal Navy
Handover complete! ✔
Crew 4 has handed the baton over to Crew 7. Crew rotations mean we're always ready to support Royal Navy operations in the Middle East.
#OpKipion #Continuous15
