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The Royal Navy's warships provide the maritime might and backbone of the Royal Navy.
The Surface Fleet gives the Royal Navy versatility, global presence and resilience. The warships of the fleet provide a credible fighting force across the full spectrum of military operations from maritime security to disaster relief, allowing the Royal Navy to protect our nation's interests.
The Surface Fleet has been strengthened with the addition of two new Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers: the HMS Queen Elizabeth, which was accepted into the fleet in 2017, and the HMS Prince of Wales, which will enter active service in 2020.
These formidable warships are the largest ever constructed for the Royal Navy. Together, they will substantially increase our reach, acting both as a powerful symbol of Britain’s international influence and as a deterrent to those who would do us harm.
The job may be intense, but it’s incredibly rewarding. I also get to work on some of the most advanced warships on the planet.
Part of my job is ‘watching on the bridge’, acting as a helmsman. It means I’m actually in charge of steering the ship, a billion-pound Type 45 Destroyer.
When we’re on operation, the information I gather is crucial to the overall mission, so I’m sending key data to other vessels for their Commanding Officers to make decisions.
We get time off every day, so if the operation allows it, I’ll spend time relaxing in the mess or going ashore with my crewmates.
The job gets pretty physical, so keeping up a good level of fitness is really important. When time allows, I’ll hit the treadmill or rowing machine in the gym we have on board.
I work in the ops rooms a lot, using our Early Warning Radar system. I pass information to my Warfare Officer so they can make decisions about the mission.
Training’s happening all the time, so I’m constantly honing my skills – whether in the classroom or on board a vessel.
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