Role
HMS Exploit (P167) is part of Coastal Forces Squadron (South), based in HMNB Portsmouth. The ship, operated by a small team of 5 sailors and led by an experienced Lieutenant.
Organisation / Units & Squadrons
HMS Exploit (P167)
HMS Exploit (167) is one of 16 Archer-class patrol vessels assigned to the Coastal Forces Squadron, providing maritime security and operations within Europe’s coastal waters.
Capability
HMS Exploit is based at HMNB Portsmouth. She is proud to have affiliations with:
- HMS Daring
- 845 Naval Air Squadron
- Berkeley
- Hereford Cathedral School CCF
- TS Minerva, the Rhondda Sea Cadet Corps
- King Edwards School CCF, Birmingham
- Brownhills Guide Unit, Walsall
- The University of Birmingham
- Lordswood Boys School CCF
Crew
Led by lieutenant Cameron Osborn, the crew of HMS Exploit is made up of a permanent staff of five: a commanding officer, two senior rates and two junior rates. They can also be joined by students accompanied by training officers. Together, their roles and responsibilities include:
• Maritime Security
• Navigation and Seamanship training
• Providing support on Royal Navy and NATO exercises such as BALTOPS and JOINT WARRIER
• Regional development and engagement
• Leadership training
Unit history
1942
The First Exploit
The original HMS Exploit is a Catherine Class minesweeper. She is later acquired by the US Navy and rechristened the Vigilance.
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