HMS Middleton

.@RFATidespring replenishes @HMSStAlbans on TAPS duty in the High North / Atlantic

We had a quick visit from #BFBS to talk all things Christmas, including sharing our favourite Christmas hits! 🎶 👂 Tune in to BFBS Radio on Christmas Eve to hear more 🎄 @BFBSRadioHQ #OpKipion #Christmas

🎅Santa Clause is coming to town 🎶 We've restocked our pantry, indulging our festive spirit with treats and goodies! 🎄🍬 What's your favourite Christmas food? 👇 #ChristmasDinner #Foodies #FestiveFeasts

⚡️Lightning strikes at sea🌊 🎞️Watch the video of the lightning dancing on the horizon at sea, as the ship transits through the Arabian Gulf 👇 #Lightning #SeaViews #LifeAtSea

Golden hour in the Gulf 🌅⚓️ Stunning sunsets are a daily highlight as our dedicated crew continue their mission, safeguarding vital waterways and ensuring maritime security in the Middle East. #RoyalNavy #HMSMiddleton #MaritimeSecurity #GulfOperations

Teamwork makes our mission possible 💪⚓️ From navigating challenging waters to using advanced sonar, remote underwater vehicles & divers to neutralise seabed threats, every crew member plays a vital role. Trust, skill, and unity keep the seas safe. #RoyalNavy #Teamwork

⚓️Revolutionising Maritime Ops through Autonomy👊 FocOp JOINT PATROL, led by CTF 152, saw US, UK, Bahraini & Qatari ships working in tandem with an Uncrewed Surface Vessel. 👇 Check out some images from the Op! 📷 #StrongerTogether #MaritimeSecurity #Autonomous #Innovation

⚓ Welcome aboard! ⚓ We're excited to get stuck into Op JOINT PATROL, focusing on uncrewed capabilities 🤖

The Patrol Underwater Exploitation & Diving (PUXD) team visited to discuss deployed progress & future plans. Capt PUXD also presented an Excellence Award to AB Pretorious whose outstanding dedication & commitment to RN core values have shone through in his short time with us. BZ!

⚓️Crew 4 Take Over! ⚓️ 🌊 Our rotation is complete, with Crew 4 making the ship their home ⚓️🏠 Let us know what must-have item you would bring on deployment! 👇 #NewKidsOnTheBlock #MovingIn #HomeSweetHome

🎶“We’ll meet again” 🎶 During a brief operational port visit, Crew 4 reunited with @USSTulsa, providing an opportunity to tour the ship and catch up with our @USNavy partners. Always great to strengthen bonds 🇬🇧⚓️🇺🇸 #MaritimePartnerships #StrongerTogether #MaritimeSecurity

In Flanders fields, the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row Ships Company paid their their respects, marking Armistice Day, remembering those who have given their all for our today. #RemembranceDay #RoyalNavy #PoppyAppeal

One of the great things about being at sea is seeing wildlife. 👀 A hoopoe bird, common in the Middle East, decided to catch a lift from us during our recent sea time in the Arabian Gulf! 🌊 #RoyalNavyBirdwatchingSociety @Natures_Voice

Caribbean night! 🌴🍽️ Jerk chicken or Jerk pork steaks, with macaroni pie, sweet potato and mixed veg. Leading Chef Manasa "JJ" Jacobs knows how to make a jerk marinade with a punch! 🧑‍🍳 Epic scran once again, thank you lads! #LifeAtSea #SaturdayNightDinner

Our BBQ views beat yours...🍔🍗 #TBT To when our Leading Hands mess took charge and ran a 'Sweep Deck' BBQ. We enjoyed watching the sunset and enjoying some down time together as a Ship’s Company 😎🌇 #LifeAtSea 🌊 #GrillMaster @GreatBritBBQ

Team work makes the dream work 💪 Our Weapon Engineers work hard to prepare and maintain our fighting equipment, keeping it in tip-top condition 🛠️ Here they're prepare the 30mm gun for live firing exercises. Good work lads! 🧑‍🔧💥 #Engineering @RN_engineers #WarfighterWednesday

🌊"England expects that every man will do his duty" 🇬🇧 ⚓️Today marks the 220th Anniversary of #TrafalgarDay 💬Tell us how you're commemorating this day! 👇 #ImmortalMemory

Asian Fusion Night! 🍽️ #TBT To when our 🌟 quality Chefs prepared a delicious choice of crispy chilli beef and duck chow mein 🍜🧑‍🍳 What's your pick? comment below 😋 #RoyalNavyCatering #WorldFoodDay

Stoker Spotlight! 🔧 Rhys and Marty, our skilled Marine Engineers have been busy ensuring our diesel generators are in top shape. 💪 A.k.a 'Stokers' they live by the motto 'Power to Command' - keeping @RoyalNavy ships moving forward. Nice work!⚓️ @RN_engineers #SeaPower

@HMSSutherland @Jacob_The_Pilot @Natures_Voice

@Jacob_The_Pilot @HMSMiddleton @Natures_Voice Steven Seagull

Can anyone help identify this falcon? 🐦🧐 We think this beautiful bird is a Saker falcon, who joined us 'on watch' for over an hour during an evening at sea in the Arabian Gulf. 🌊 @Natures_Voice #WorldMigratoryBirdDay #OpKipion