Role
Capable of putting troops, vehicles, stores and ammunition ashore using landing craft or Mexeflote powered rafts from her floodable loading dock, or helicopters using the flight deck, RFA Lyme Bay is one of the most versatile vessels in the Fleet.
She can carry up to 200 tonnes of equipment/supplies/vehicles – as large as a Challenger 2 tank – while there is space on board to accommodate more than 350 troops - and as many as 700 on a short-term basis.
The ship is able to sustain Royal Marines amphibious operations and exercises, support NATO missions, deliver humanitarian aid and provide wide-ranging support and assistance following disasters when needed around the globe.