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Today we had the privilege to be joined by HRH Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, for our service of dedication.
The ceremony, attended by representatives from
@stirlingcastle
and the wider MOD, saw us formally welcomed into RFA Service ⚓️
📸 PO(PHOT) Barry Wheeler
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The first ship's company of RFA Stirling Castle handover this week following a busy 3 months of generation. Everyone here has worked fantastically well to make this ship our home and ready to support future tasking.
@RFAHeadquarters
@RoyalNavy
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Brilliant to make our first entry into
@HMNBClyde
& the wider Clyde area as we shift our attention towards maintenance and integrating with
@RN_MTXG
⚓️
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It's official, we are on Twitter!! This is the genuine account of RFA Stirling Castle issued by NCHQ and run by the RFA team on board. Please follow us for updates as we progress from generation through sea trials and into service.
@RFAHeadquarters
@RoyalNavy
@CaptAliClack
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Captain
@CaptAliClack
has the ship for departure today from Devonport following an extended period alongside converting to UK flag. The
@RFAHeadquarters
ships company have worked fantastically together to achieve this milestone. Let the trials commence!
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Small galley, big output. Stirling work by the Chefs preparing lunch today.
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Goodbye Leith, thank you for making us so welcome as we celebrated our dedication service 🏴⚓️
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LH(C/S) Phil Gardner and C/S Sam Matkowski preparing cabins for next week's crew change. Most of our ship's company are now on a two month rotation, which will reduce further once operational.
#OneShipTwoCrews
#WorkLifeBalance
@RFAHeadquarters
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This evening we hosted Warsash Sea Cadets TS Tormentor for a tour of the ship and fire hose demonstration.
#careersatsea
#seacadets
@SeaCadetsUK
@SASeaCadets
@RFAHeadquarters
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On completion of various upgrades to our galley, the onboard Chefs treated us to Steak Night 🥩
The best chefs in the fleet? We think so! 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻
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Another day in the office for our MEs & SEs as they carry out routine bearing change whilst giving the Cadets an opportunity to learn the ins & outs of the procedure.
@RFAHeadquarters
#SystemsEngineer
#MarineEngineer
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Chief Engineering Officer Si Warren oversees propulsion systems from the MCR during this morning’s departure.
@RFAHeadquarters
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Its been a busy, but successful Domain Day showcasing the ships capabilities and the future of minehunting warfare to defence stakeholders
@RNNavyX
@RFAHeadquarters
@CaptAliClack
@thalesgroup
@MASTT123456789
@RN_MTXG
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Christmas has come to STCL. Many thanks to our magnificent crew for their work to promote the Festive Spirit!! The Mess looks wonderful and even the Bridge is ready for Santa to put presents under the Tree!!
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A pleasure to host the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant at Portland Port this morning ���️
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Man overboard training continued today for the Bridge and Deck teams to refine ship and boat handling SOPs.
#SunSeaSplash
@RFAHeadquarters
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Goodbye
@HMNBPortsmouth
thank you for hosting us!
RFA Stirling Castle departs
@NavyLookout
@WarshipCam
@WarshipsIFR
@warshipworld
@RFAHeadquarters
@RFAStrlngCastle
@HMNBPortsmouth
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Today is “Super-lift-Saturday” as we approach the pivotal moment in maintenance of our
@MacGregorGlobal
offshore crane.
Working with our cluster support team and
@CammellLaird
, our crane will be lifted, realigned and re-secured, ready for future operations 🏗️ ⚓️
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🎆 New Year's Resolutions 🎆
Go to sea ✅️
Successful ISM inspection ✅️
Conduct Compass Swing ✅️
Conduct Sea Acceptence Trails ✅️
Complete SARC
Support RN future Minehunting
So far so good......
#RFA
#NewYearNewMe
#CareersAtSea
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Ketchup and Mustard had a run out today in
@portlandharbour
escorting our lifeboats as we undertook training and maintenance routines.
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Over the weekend the Ship hosted an excellent group of
@SomersetACF
Cadets, who tried their hand a visual fixing, donning fire fighting rig and immersion suit as well as getting a ships tour and brief about the ship's role and that of the RFA.
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Stirling Castle has had a busy shakedown week, carrying out:
MOBEXs, NAVEXs, FIREXs, Machinery & Steering Gear Breakdown Drills.
Now face to FOST on Monday....
#RFA
#Trainasyoufight
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"Cleanliness is next to Godliness", a sentiment our ME department life by and our ME Cadet has now fully embraced.
@RFAHeadquarters
#awesoME
#careeratsea
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Brilliant to join our colleagues from the
#MineWarfare
community last week.
We will be working closely in the coming years as the future of
@RoyalNavy
Mine Warfare progresses, with RFA Stirling Castle and her embarked systems at the forefront🔱
Team
#MineWarfare
assemble! 🔱
Last week, the community from across the
@RoyalNavy
came together to:
📈Learn about future developments, particularly with Uncrewed Systems.
⚓️Catch-up with our oppos.
🏅Recognise our fantastic sailors.
#SmallShipsBigImpact
#FirstInLastOut
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A cracking shot by
@Rockhoppas
.
What you cannot see is the Ship’s company fighting a Main Machinery Space Fire (exercise) like a well-oiled machine under the watchful eye of the
@FOST
team.
#WeAreWinning
.
@RFAStrlngCastle
at anchor in Plymouth Sound this morning -currently undergoing Operational Sea Training
@FOST
@briggsmarine
MV Kingdom of Fife beyond.
Via
@Rockhoppas
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Wow thank you Chris, we love the colours as well as the detail!
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Our Cadets practised their search and rescue skills, in low light visibility conditions, this morning rescuing Ruth in the process
@RFAHeadquarters
#skillsanddrills
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It was once again brilliant to welcome members of
@SomersetACF
to RFA Stirling Castle.
Continuing on from last weekend, our crew gave a valuable insight into life at sea, how we fight fires onboard as well work on their Navigation, but with a maritime focus ⚓️
#ArmyCadetsUK
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@RFAHeadquarters
Our LS team have put together an amazing dinner evening, putting all their hospitality skills to use
#CateringCareer
#goodfood
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A privilege to join various local organisations at the unveiling of Wren’s Stone and the Armed Forces Covenant signing yesterday in Portland ⚓️
A pleasure to represent
@DefenceHQ
at Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust signing of AFC and unveiling of Wren’s Stone by Dean of
@StPaulsLondon
@CoMasons
@StoneWorkSpace
@WRFCA
@LovePortlandUK
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@RFAHeadquarters
Is there a better way to spend your Tuesday afternoon than a tank entry?
Our two deck cadets assisted the XO (Executive Officer, not tweetO) in inspecting one of our Fresh Water tanks.
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Thanks for the visit
@ForcesNews
!
Take a tour of the
@RoyalNavy
’s minehunting mother ship ⚓
Forces News has been on board
@RFAStrlngCastle
to see how the vessel will help detect and neutralise ordnance threats at sea 🌊
Read more 👇
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So how are we going to do this?
- 1x 650T capacity road crane 🏗️
- 1x 450T capacity road crane 🏗️
- A team of highly experienced marine and civilian engineers, along with our own Deck, ME & SE teams
- Hours of meticulous planning & ballasting calculations
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@CNPics
@RFAHeadquarters
@CaptAliClack
@scottyc298
@NavyLookout
@WarshipCam
@MISPhotography_
@SouthCoastPhot4
It’s great to be here! I hope you heard us, that whistle signal was for all our followers 🥳
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@RFAHeadquarters
@MasterChefUK
@GreggAWallace
Agreed, if that is what can be turned out from our small galley imagine what could be achieved in a full spec kitchen
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@Ghostfozzie
@RFAHeadquarters
Not quite time for time, as crew still need to handover, travel and undertake training when not on ship.
@RFAHeadquarters
is beginning to offer a diverse range of appointments which is positive for all employees.
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