HMS Spey welcomes Malaysian rear admiral on board during inaugural visit

The crew of HMS Spey have been visited by a guest of honour, witnessed incredible acts of nature and received the hospitality of Malyasia on the vessel's most recent deployment.

Royal Navy personnel on board the second-generation River Class Offshore Patrol Vessel landed in Port Klang on the western coast of the Southeast Asian country earlier this week.

HMS Spey posted on X: "Our inaugural visit to Malaysia. A busy 48 hours alongside Port Klang, working with our colleagues at the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur."

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The crew were visited by the Rear Admiral Dato' Ee (Yee) Tai Peng of the Royal Malaysian Navy, who presented the ship with a commemorative crest.

Members of the RMN were also given a guided tour of the ship.

The crew presented their kit and equipment to their Malaysian counterparts, including weapons, body armour and fire-fighting equipment.

Both the UK and Malaysian sailors later enjoyed the incredible sunset and dramatic storms that were visible that evening from the deck.

HMS Spey added: "Guest of honour, Rear Admiral Dato'Ey (YEE) Tai Peng, Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) presented us with a commemorative crest.

"RMN 'Young Officers' enjoyed the evening sunset onboard during the RCD prior to returning for a ship tour the following day.

"The environment never ceases to provide us with a combination of both beauty and drama, often in the same day."