International mine countermeasure, anti-piracy and anti-smuggling exercise in Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea and Red Sea. HMS Bulwark diverted from her Cougar 14 deployment to lead the multi-national IMCMEX 2014 exercise, involving ships from 40 nations.
In addition to MCM operations, harbour installation protection, hydrocarbon rig security, commercial shipping escort and anti-piracy and anti-smuggling operations are all rehearsed and exercised, approximately every 18 months.
In addition to MCM operations, harbour installation protection, hydrocarbon rig security, commercial shipping escort and anti-piracy and anti-smuggling operations are all rehearsed and exercised, approximately every 18 months.
Units |
| Dates | Unit | Models |
|---|---|---|
Ships |
| Classes | Ships | |
|---|---|---|
| Guided-Missile Destroyer | Arleigh Burke Flight IIA class |  DDG-104 USS Sterett, |
| Frigate | F 123 Brandenburg class |  F216 Schleswig-Holstein, |
| Frigate | Type 23 Duke class |  F238 HMS Northumberland, |
| Landing Ship/Platform Dock | Bay class | L3009 RFA Cardigan Bay, |
| Landing Ship/Platform Dock | Albion class | L15 HMS Bulwark, |
| Support Ship | Fort I class (1978) | A386 RFA Fort Austin, |
