HMS Smiter (P272) is one of 16 Archer-class patrol vessels assigned to the Coastal Forces Squadron, providing maritime security and operations within Europe’s coastal waters.
HMS Smiter (P272) is part of Coastal Forces Squadron (West), based in HMNB Devonport. The Ship, operated by a small team of 5 sailors and led by an experienced Lieutenant, regularly contributes to Operational Sea Training and Regional Engagement throughout Southwest England and Wales. HMS Smiter also supports Maritime Security operations around the UK and multinational exercises throughout Northern Europe, Scandinavia, and the Baltics.
HMS Smiter’s shallow draught and small dimensions, allow the Ship to operate in confined coastal waters throughout Europe and more recently the Norwegian Fjords. A very manoeuvrable unit able to embark up to 15 persons and various uncrewed vehicles, HMS SMITER is often utilised as a force insertion or command and control platform in various national and international exercises.
HMS Smiter can accommodate up to 15 extra personnel in addition to the 5 Ship’s Company already embarked. These additional people can be specialist teams, trainee Officers and Ratings, or RN Reserves.
HMS Smiter deployed in support of security operations for the 2012 London Olympics.
HMS Smiter deployed in support of security operations for the 2012 London Olympics.
HMS Smiter deployed to support security operations for the 47th G7 summit in Cornwall.
HMS Smiter supporting UK Border Force in the English Channel.
HMS Smiter is deployed to the Baltic to take part in NATO’s Exercise BALTOPS.
HMS Smiter is deployed to the to take part in JOINT VIKING off the coast of the UK.
HMS Smiter supported D-Day 80 commemorations in northern France in company with HMS Dasher.
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