The RFA Fort Victoria is the latest auxiliary ship to be spotted on the Clyde during recent days.
The Fort Victoria is an Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) ship, offering the capability of both stores ship and fleet tanker.
The Royal Navy website states that the RFA Fort Victoria was originally designed to support frigates on anti-submarine warfare patrols.
She provides vital support to the wider fleet by acting as a stores ship and a fleet tanker.
Fort Victoria is fitted with four central replenishment rigs, so she can replenish two warships simultaneously with fuel and stores. With another refuelling rig at her rear – this is considered much safer to use when bad weather.
She also has a large flight-deck, hangar and maintenance facilities for helicopters.
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