Class of RO-RO ferries to provide strategic sea lift for UK Forces and those committed to the Allied Joint Rapid Reaction Force under a long term contract. 6 ships chartered to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and used when required. In 2011, 2 of the class were released from the RFA contract.
Specifications |
20 | crew | ||||||
193 | length (m) | ||||||
26 | beam (m) | ||||||
7.40 | draught (m) | ||||||
12000 | range (nm) | ||||||
22 | max speed (knots) | ||||||
2 | Naval Engine diesel |
Shipyards |
FSG Shipbuilders - | 4 |
Harland and Wolff - Belfast | 2 |
List of Ships |
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2003 | -- | Royal Fleet Auxiliary | mv Hurst Point | ZIQE8 | |||||
2004 | -- | Royal Fleet Auxiliary | mv Eddystone | ZIQT3 | |||||
2004 | 2011 | Royal Fleet Auxiliary | mv Longstone | ||||||
2004 | 2011 | Royal Fleet Auxiliary | mv Beachy Head | MPKT7 | |||||
2004 | -- | Royal Fleet Auxiliary | mv Hartland Point | ZIQS6 | |||||
2004 | -- | Royal Fleet Auxiliary | mv Anvil Point | VQBR7 | |||||
Events |
2001-oct-08 | Laid down | Laid down mv Hartland Point Yard No 1741. | |
2002-jan-21 | Laid down | Laid down mv Hurst Point | |
2002-apr-19 | Launched | Launched mv Hurst Point | |
2002-apr-22 | Laid down | Laid down mv Eddystone | |
2002-aug-01 | Launched | Launched mv Anvil Point Yard No 1742. | |
2002-aug-16 | Launched | Launched mv Eddystone | |
2002-aug-19 | Laid down | Laid down mv Longstone | |
2002-sep-06 | Launched | Launched mv Hartland Point at Belfast | |
2002-nov-08 | Launched | Launched mv Longstone | |
2002-nov-11 | Laid down | Laid down mv Beachy Head | |
2003 | Homeport | Homeport mv Hurst Point SMC Marchwood | |
2003-feb-07 | Launched | Launched mv Beachy Head | |
2004 | Homeport | Homeport mv Eddystone SMC Marchwood | |
2004 | Homeport | Homeport mv Longstone SMC Marchwood | |
2004 | Homeport | Homeport mv Beachy Head SMC Marchwood | |
2004 | Homeport | Homeport mv Hartland Point SMC Marchwood | |
2004 | Homeport | Homeport mv Anvil Point SMC Marchwood | |
2016-sep-20 | Deployment | Deployment mv Eddystone Joint Expeditionary Force (Maritime) 2016 departed SMC Marchwood in support of a 6 month Mediterranean and Middle East maritime security deployment. | |
2017-may-11 | Port Visit | Port Visit mv Anvil Point visited Portsmouth | |
2017-dec | Port Visit | Port Visit mv Hurst Point Visit to Bahrain with 49 ISO containers of kit to fit out the new UK RN Naval Support Facility at HMS Jufair. | |
2018-jul | Deployment | Deployment mv Anvil Point Departed SMC Marchwood with Main Battle Tanks and other heavy equipment for Exercise Saif Sareea 3 in Oman. | |
2018-jul | Deployment | Deployment mv Hurst Point Departed SMC Marchwood with Main Battle Tanks and other heavy equipment for Exercise Saif Sareea 3 in Oman. | |
2018-aug-10 | Port Visit | Port Visit mv Anvil Point Arrived Port of Duqm with Main Battle Tanks and other heavy equipment for Exercise Saif Sareea 3 in Oman. | |
2018-aug-14 | Port Visit | Port Visit mv Hurst Point Arrived Port of Duqm with Main Battle Tanks and other heavy equipment for Exercise Saif Sareea 3 in Oman. | |
2019-aug-08 | Port Visit | Port Visit mv Eddystone visited HMNB Devonport | |
2020-jun-15 | Port Visit | Port Visit mv Anvil Point Visited Plymouth | |
2024-feb-26 | Deployment | Deployment mv Anvil Point Exercise Steadfast Defender 2024 loaded vehicles from 7th Light Mechanised Brigade and departed Marchwood as a component of Exercise Steadfast Defender 2024 |