Welcome to RFA Wave Ruler’s website. I trust that the information and photographs about the ship, her people and role will be of interest. Enjoy the website and any feedback is always welcome.
Wave Ruler has returned to UK waters after a highly successful period as the sole support ship to TAURUS 09 where the requirement for a Fast Fleet Tanker with full aviation facilities was validated and used to the full. The next few months will be spent operating around the UK coast in support of Flag Officer Sea Training in Devonport, as well as other CinCFLEET operations, prior to deploying to the South Atlantic in 2010. The 2010 deployment will find Wave Ruler, once again, leading the way by being the first of the new WAVE Class to deploy to the Falklands.
WAVE RULER is a new ship in a class of two “double hulled” Fast Fleet Tankers that have replaced the highly successful OL Class as the backbone of the Royal Navy’s front line afloat tanker support. She is a state of the art ship and although large is manned by a small and highly skilled crew who ensure that Wave Ruler runs smoothly.
As the Father of a young family, I am only too aware that in addition to the Ship’s Company there are also families and friends at home who support us. This website is essentially aimed at this vital group of people as well as our Affiliated Units and the general public especially any potential RFA recruits.
It is my hope that by keeping the news and photo sections up to date, that you will be able to follow our progress with interest. Many thanks for viewing the site and we are all ears if you can suggest better ways in which you can be kept informed of the Wave Ruler.
Shaun Jones
Captain RFA
Commanding Officer
RFA Wave Ruler was built by BAE Systems, being launched in 2001. She was accepted into service in 2003.
