HMS Tyne completes OST
HMS Tyne, a River-class offshore patrol vessel of the British Royal Navy, has successfully completed Operational Sea Training (OST) and is ready for continued operations in UK waters, the navy announced on 3 May.
The OST took place with the ship under the direction of Flag Officer Sea Training North (FOST(N)), in the waters of the Firth of Clyde - outside the vessel’s normal operating areas in the 200nm Exclusive Economic Zone around England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
During the OST, the vessel underwent a high tempo series of exercises, including simulated floods and fires onboard, providing lifesaving assistance to vessels in distress, and defence against fast inshore attack craft. The vessel also conducted seamanship, navigation and intelligence gathering exercises.
The Salvage Exercise (SALVEX) was a key element of the OST. In this lifesaving assistance exercise, the vessel deployed Pacific 22 sea boats carrying a reconnaissance team, which included first aid and damage control experts.
HMS Tyne is one of four patrol vessels in the navy’s Fishery Protection Squadron, which performs marine enforcement operations and other maritime security duties.
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