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Fort Victoria is an Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) ship, offering the capability of both stores ship and fleet tanker.
RFA Fort Victoria (A387) is currently on deployment
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The Carrier Strike Group is our nation's spearhead. The role of the Carrier Strike Group is to act as a self-contained force that can work independently or as part of wider operations.
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Quiet and stealthy – despite her huge size – RFA Fort Victoria was originally designed to support frigates on anti-submarine warfare patrols
She provides vital support to the wider fleet by acting as a stores ship and a fleet tanker. Fort Victoria is fitted with four central replenishment rigs, so she can replenish two warships simultaneously with fuel and stores. What’s more, she has another refuelling rig at her rear – though this isn’t the fastest way to refuel and restock, it is much safer in bad weather.
She also has a large flight-deck, hangar and maintenance facilities for helicopters – much-valued when it comes to keeping us powering at mission speed.
Fort Victoria was ordered from Harland and Wolff in 1986, and was launched in 1990.
She was dedicated by HRH the Duchess of York on the 24th June 1994, beginning active service soon thereafter.
Then the largest ship in the Naval Service, Fort Victoria heads to the Middle East keeping international task forces running east of Suez.
A refit worth over £47m sees the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s biggest ship looking resplendent for her 24 years.
After a busy deployment, Fort Victoria returns home to the UK after more than two years continuous service.
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The UK merchant sailors of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary provide global and crucial logistical and operational support to the Royal Navy fleet.
The UK has a responsibility to its citizens and its allies to endeavour to safeguard the high seas. This is why the Royal Navy protects home and international waters.
From the food on our tables to the fuel that keeps us warm, the Royal Navy protects maritime trade, the lifeblood of the UK economy.
