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Defects found and rectified

The Portsmouth-based HMS 'Spey' had to go through a defect rectification process after issues stopped her from continuing training exercises. Japanese sailors supported British personnel to get the River-class offshore patrol vessel back up and running. Tugs guided HMS 'Spey' into the harbour in Colombo. The ship has now been fully restored to its capabilities and is back out on the high seas undertaking vital training. Report with photos: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/royal-navy-hms-spey-defect-japan-mission-4680670

Patrol vessel assisted inhabitants of cyclon struck island

The HMS 'Spey' has stepped in to assist the inhabitants of Tanna, one of 80 islands in the Republic of Vanuatu, as they grapple with the aftermath of two devastating tropical cyclones. The island has been left struggling to restore regular water supplies and repair its infrastructure after being battered by storms Judy and Kevin. The cyclones struck the islands within days of each other at the end of February and beginning of March 2023, bringing with them winds reaching speeds of up to 120 mph. The international community, particularly Australia, provided initial aid to help restore basic services and support the islanders. In response to the ongoing crisis, the HMS 'Spey' delivered three ten-tonne water tanks, as well as additional aid and equipment, to Tanna’s residents. The installation of large-capacity tanks will help store and provide clean water for the island’s inhabitants, while the other supplies will aid in repairing the island’s infrastructure. The ship is on a five-year mission to the Indo-Pacific in company with her sister ship HMS 'Tamar'.

Navy ship delivered emergency aid to Tonga

The HMS 'Spey' arrived into Tonga on Jan 26, 2022, where the crew unloaded disaster relief following the devastating Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. The Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) delivered UK Aid stores comprising: - 30,000 litres of bottled water; - Medical supplies for over 300 first aid kits: - PPE; - Basic sanitation and baby products- The aid stores were being collected at a logistics hub as part of international aid efforts. The supplies were then coordinated and moved to islands near to the volcano that were severely impacted by the disaster. Tonga’s protective COVID regulations mean that sailors could not disembark the ship so all stores were moved using the ship’s crane. The packaging and moving the deliveries by crane was supported by the whole ship’s company. Report with photo: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/royal-navy-ship-delivering-emergency-aid-into-tonga