equipment / Ships
Wave Class
The two Wave class fast fleet tankers are now being decommissioned.
Their roles will be assumed by the four larger and more modern Tide-class replenishment ships.
Tide ClassWave Class fast fleet tanker

Displacement
31,500 TONNES
Length
196.5 meters
speed
20 knots
range
10,000 nautical miles

Support at sea
The Wave Class consists of two vessels – RFA Wave Knight and Wave Ruler. These ships have the capability to supply fuel, aviation fuel and fresh water to other ships in the fleet via replenishment rigs on port and starboard, and via a Hudson reel-type rig on the stern. These ships can also produce 100 square-metres of drinking water per day.

Environmentally friendly
Similar to the Tide Class ships, the Wave Class vessels were designed with double hulls to help reduce environmental pollution from oil spillage if damage is sustained to the outer hull. This complies with the International Maritime Organisation legislation for protecting the environment and ensures that these vessels can travel far further afield.
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