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Surface fleet awarded for outstanding performance
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19 December 2019
Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors have been recognised for their success on operations with the announcement of the Royal Navy Fleet Effectiveness Awards today.
Every year the Admiral in charge of the Royal Navy's Surface Ships recognises the extraordinary efforts of thousands of serving personnel by awarding Surface Fleet Effectiveness Trophies.
They are given to the ship or unit displaying the highest standards of excellence across the year. In addition to their trophy, ships are awarded a blue and white pennant to fly.
Rear Admiral Mike Utley, Rear Admiral Surface Ships, said: “I am delighted to announce the winners and runners-up of the 2019 Royal Navy Effectiveness Trophies.
“Bravo Zulu to all winners and runners-up, plus those who provided nominations but were unsuccessful this year.
“After a busy operational tempo, your collective efforts continue to be recognised at the highest levels in Defence and by the nation – thank you.”
Scroll down to view the full list of winners and runners-up.
After a busy operational tempo, your collective efforts continue to be recognised at the highest levels
The winners in full
Naval Capability – Winner: HMS Defender, Runner-up: MIXG HQ Engineering and Support
Capital Ship – Winner: HMS Albion, Runner-up: HMS Queen Elizabeth
Destroyer – Winner: HMS Dragon, Runner-up: HMS Defender
Frigate – Winner: HMS Kent, Runner-up: HMS Montrose
Afloat Sustainment – Winner: RFA Mounts Bay, Runner-up: RFA Lyme Bay
Offshore Patrol Vessel – Winner: HMS Forth, Runner-up: HMS Medway
Mine Countermeasure – Winner: M1C3, Runner-up: M1C8
Hydrography and Meteorology – Winner: HMS Magpie, Runner-up: HMS Echo
Inshore Patrol Vessel – Winner: HMS Exploit, Runner-up: Faslane PBS
Engineering – Winner: HMS Northumberland Marine Engineering and Weapon Engineering departments, Runner-up: HMS Dragon Marine Engineering department
Rule of the Road – Winner: 1PBS, Runner-up: HMS Talent
Above Water Warfare – Winner: HMS Sutherland, Runner-up: HMS Defender
Underwater Warfare – Winner: HMS Northumberland, Runner-up: HMS Westminster
Communication Trophy – Winner: HMS Kent, Runner-up: M2C6
Electronic Warfare Trophy – Winner: HMS Montrose, Runner-up: HMS Sutherland
Fleet Diving Unit Trophy – Winner: M2C6 CDE, Runner-up: SDU2
Fleet Intelligence Trophy – Winner: COMUKMCMFOR N2 Cell, Runner-up: FPS N2 Cell
Maritime Signal Intelligence Trophy – Winner: HMS Dragon, Runner-up: HMS Montrose
Seamanship Efficiency Trophy – Winner: HMS Forth, Runner-up: HMS Duncan