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MANAMA, Bahrain - Senior Naval Representatives from ten international navies working at the Combined Maritime Forces in Bahrain were welcomed on board the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Lyme Bay by Captain Peter Farmer and his crew.
The ship's tour gave a practical insight to the RFA Lyme Bay's roles and capabilities. These roles range from transporting machinery and equipment, to supporting amphibious operations and acting as a command center for embarked forces.
RFA Lyme Bay was alongside in Bahrain to complete a crew change and to store the ship in preparation for her forthcoming mission in the Persian Gulf, where the ship is working in support of the Mine Counter Measure Vessels on route surveying.
The tour offered to the SNRs included viewing a small ship rafting up and the working up of the new ship's company. It also demonstrated the ship's readiness to replenish stores or fuel at sea.
"The tour of the ship was fascinating, and I especially enjoyed the enthusiasm of the Captain and the young officers and the hospitality encountered by all the crew during the tour," said Cmdr. Arian Bol Raap, the SNR from the Netherlands as he playfully added, "When can I join Lyme Bay?"
The SNRs enjoyed seeing another side to life on board the RFA with a full tour of all aspects of the ship, including the galley and the embarked military forces domestic and working spaces. Finally, the piece-de-la-resistance was the vast open bridge and incredible control system for navigation and propulsion.
RFA Lyme Bay is currently tasked to support Combined Task Force 152 operations in the Gulf; where she provides logistical support, replenishment at sea opportunities, diver safety equipment and training facilities for the MCMV's from both the UK and US navies.
| Date Taken: | 01.24.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 01.24.2010 06:39 |
| Story ID: | 44362 |
| Location: | MANAMA, BH |
| Web Views: | 611 |
| Downloads: | 395 |
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