Our Role
RFA Tideforce (A138) is the Fourth of Class of the Military Afloat Reach & Sustainability (MARS) Tankers.
At 39,000 tonne, the Tide class tankers are the largest ships currently in service within the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
The Tide Class tankers are flexible, state-of-the-art double-hulled vessels, designed to provide key underway replenishment at sea (RAS) capability and support to the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers.
Additionally Tideforce provides fuel and water for Royal Navy, NATO and Allied warships all around the world.
The Tide Class tankers are significantly larger than their predecessors with far more advanced capability, they can also operate Chinook, Merlin or Wildcat helicopters from their flight decks.
