RFA Wave Knight ‘Waves’ Hello To Cruise Ship Oriana

Wave Knight's presence and that of other coalition warships in the region is a clear sign to the 1700 passengers and 800 crew in the Oriana of the international effort to contain piracy and crime at sea.  The passengers were hugely appreciative of the Wave Knight coming to say hello.  The two ships passed just 600 yards apart in order that the passengers could get as close as possible.

Captain Chris Clarke, the Commanding Officer of Wave Knight, said

 “…what a wonderful opportunity it was to meet such a fabulous ship this morning.  There is a real sense of self-belief onboard in that we are making a demonstrable contribution to the safe passage of these, and other, vessels of the mercantile community.  It is clear they are thankful for the work that the UK and others are putting into the maritime security effort.”

Before ‘signing off’ from the encounter, Wave Knight, paid a verbal salute by sounding the ship’s whistle.  Oriana passengers were reported to be ‘over the moon’ with the photo opportunity at close quarters

RFA Wave Knight is one of a number of Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels engaged in operations in the Gulf region