HMS Spey joins Royal Australian Navy for cross-deck and Officer of the Watch drills
HMS Spey and her sister ship HMS Tamar are continuing their busy deployment in the Indo-Pacific region.
In a post on X, the crew of HMS Spey said: "Sunday was a big day for HMS Spey, who in the company of HMAS Sydney successfully completed various Officer of the Watch serials, a cross-deck and its first ever baptism onboard!"
The exercises focus on perfecting navigation, watch-keeping and bridge management skills.
HMS Spey, a patrol ship, is currently operating in South East Asia and the Indian Ocean, supporting regional partners with anti-smuggling, fishery protection, border patrol and counter terrorism operations.
Last month, she took part in a 16-day exercise in Malaysian waters – Exercise Bersama Shield 25 – also working alongside HMAS Sydney.
The tactical integration exercise was hosted by the Royal Malaysian Navy, with around 800 military personnel from the UK, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore taking part.
Meanwhile, HMS Tamar also posted an update on X as she sailed through the calm waters of the Indo-Pacific.
"Making waves across the Indo-Pacific. Propulsion trials at full throttle. Power. Precision. Progress," the post said.
The ship has also recently been conducting Fleet Operational Sea Training (FOST) at sea.
HMS Tamar usually performs a variety of roles, from intercepting drug traffickers and smugglers, to protecting UK territorial waters.
She can also provide humanitarian assistance in the event of a disaster.
Her crew has trained extensively to work with Royal Marines Commandos conducting board and search operations.
She was recently refitted, including getting a fresh new dazzle paint job.
Both HMS Spey and HMS Tamar are part of the UK's constant presence in the Indo-Pacific.
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