RFA Tidespring

Hands to Replenishment Stations. Here is a close up of the RAS team sending rig 4 to one of our recent customers filmed by our CO Capt Wingrove from the bridge.

We have arrived in Narvik in Norway for a quick logs stop. All I can say is wow what a stunning scenery as we transited the fjord. Stay tuned for updates on what the crew get up to whilst we are here.

Since leaving Scotland we have headed north, the temperatures have plummeted and there was sideways snow with 40 knot winds yesterday which made for challenging working conditions. The daily reward for dealing with these conditions has been some spectacular northern lights

We don’t just carry Diesel we also carry aviation fuel. We recently embarked a Merlin from #814 NAS and have been working hard to integrate them into team TIDESPRING. Yesterday we practiced HIFR - Helo In Flight Refuelling

After a period alongside we are at sea on a COs sea week conducting drills to refresh our operational capability. Already this morning we have exercised steering gear failure and given our rescue boat crew a run out.

@pallister_dean @Campbeltown @RoyalNavy @RFAHeadquarters Your boy didn’t do a bad job did he!

@RFATidespring @Campbeltown @RoyalNavy @RFAHeadquarters Nice bit of driving, who was at the wheel?

A crisp Scottish morning to return to sea. Thank you @Campbeltown for looking after us during our stay.

Refuelling a ship of our size takes 2 very long days. A lot goes on the background ensuring we accurately keep track of how much we have loaded and that the fuel is of a good quality. The fuel we are being given today is B-E-A-uitful!

Even the floating fuel station has to top up from time to time. We re currently loading fresh fuel stocks in #Campbeltown. Even the weather is being kind to us. @RoyalNavy @RFAHeadquarters

Training our next generation of seafarers is an important part of any operation onboard. Here one of our #Glasgow College Deck Cadets is being mentored on WECDIS supporting the Navigator on our way into port - where are we? Check back tomorrow to find out! @RFAHeadquarters

RFA TIDESPRING - The Return. Deployed to CSG 25 on 21st APR 25 finally arriving home to Devonport as the last ship to return from Op Highmast on the 5th Feb 26. During this period of 42 weeks and 3 days, alternatively 291 days, the ship steamed a total of 45,954 Nautical Miles.

LH (CH) Watkins being awarded RFA Chef of the year 2025 by Captain James Wingrove in RFA TIDESPRING #welldone #RFA

Happy New Year from Gibraltar! A busy 2025, more of the same in 2026! @RFAHeadquarters

It’s Christmas!!! Huge thanks to the catering team, TIDESPRING Christmas dinner was mega! Tweeto literally ate half a cow! @RFAHeadquarters

@RFALymeBay @RFAHeadquarters I like it!! Shame our rigs can’t reach across the port to you 😆

@RFALymeBay theoretical RAS training for the deck cadets, with a DIY RAS rig @RFAHeadquarters

@NavyLookout @RFATidespring @86SirRoge

.@RFATidespring🎄 Alongside in Gibraltar. Via @86SirRoge

COMRFA has this week visited TIDESPRING with Minister for Veterans and People @Louise_Jones_MP and presented the RFA120 Coins to the youngest, oldest, and longest serving members of the Ship’s Company.

Hard work pays off. Leading Hand (CIS) Joe Handley has been selected for promotion to Petty Officer! BZ Joe!!

COMRFA was delighted to accompany Minister for Veterans and People @Louise_Jones_MP thanking @RFATidespring for their contribution to CSG25 and award the first RFA120 coins #Gibraltar #RFAdelivers #RFA120 #welcomehome