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RFA Gold Rover
Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel RFA Gold Rover with a Seaking helicopter from 845 Naval Air Squadron on her flight deck.
RFA Gold Rover is one of two remaining small fleet-support tankers in the RFA Flotilla. She was built by Swan Hunter Shipbuilders on the River Tyne, and was accepted into RFA Service in 1974. The Ships Company comprises 56 Officers and ratings of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, who are all British Registered Seafarers.
The primary role of the Gold Rover is to replenish warships of the Royal Navy with Fuel Oil, aviation fuel, lubricants, fresh water and a limited amount of dry cargo and refrigerated stores whilst underway.
The process of transferring fuel and stores at sea is known as RAS (Replenishment at Sea), and requires the RFA and its customer warship to steam along side by side whilst the fuel and stores are transferred from one ship to the other, using hoses and lines that are rigged between the two ships. RFA Gold Rover has the capability to replenish two warships at the same time one on either side at the same time. This complex task requires a high degree of seamanship, especially in rough weather conditions and at night
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Equipment Helicopter Royal Fleet Auxiliary Royal Navy Seaking Ship Rover
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The print captures the majestic RFA Gold Rover, a vital vessel in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary flotilla. Standing proudly on her flight deck is a Seaking helicopter from 845 Naval Air Squadron, symbolizing the seamless coordination between air and sea operations. Built by Swan Hunter Shipbuilders on the River Tyne, RFA Gold Rover has faithfully served since 1974. With a crew of 56 dedicated officers and ratings of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, all British Registered Seafarers, she plays an essential role in replenishing warships of the Royal Navy while underway. Known as Replenishment at Sea (RAS), this complex process involves both ships steaming side by side as fuel oil, aviation fuel, lubricants, fresh water, and limited dry cargo are transferred using meticulously rigged hoses and lines. Remarkably, RFA Gold Rover possesses the capability to replenish two warships simultaneously on either side—a testament to her exceptional seamanship skills. Operating under challenging conditions such as rough weather or darkness further highlights their expertise and unwavering commitment to maintaining naval readiness. As one of only two remaining small fleet-support tankers in service today, RFA Gold Rover stands tall as a reliable lifeline for our naval forces. This image encapsulates not just military might but also showcases teamwork between different branches of armed forces—exemplifying their dedication to protecting our seas with unwavering resolve.
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