DeploymentSouth AtlanticAtlantic Patrol Task (South) 4 month deployment as Atlantic Patrol Ship (South). Operated around Falkland Islands between Sep 2004 and Dec 2004, relieving HMS Cardiff and herself relieved by HMS Gloucester. Returned to HMNB Devonport in Dec 2004.
2005-may-01
Aircraft
Aircraft Lynx XZ690 assigned. Ships Flight airframe is known as The Duchess.
2006-oct
Deployment
DeploymentGeorge Town HSBAPT(N) Three day visit to Grand Cayman in preparation for Hurricane season in mid Oct.
2007-feb
Refit
RefitReady for Merlin at Fleet Support Ltd in HMD Portsmouth for 10 month refit including conversion to Merlin operation and a new Chemical, Biological and Nuclear defence package, until Dec 2007
2008-jun
Deployment
Deployment to Caribbean for Atlantic Patrol Task (North) deployment, for counter-narcotics, maritime security and humanitarian relief (during the hurricane season)
2008-aug-31
Deployment
DeploymentAPT(N) directed to assist in relief operations for Hurricane Gustav around Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
Trials further 10 day small ship operation trials with Wildcat HMA.2 of 700(W) NAS.
2012-mar
Refit
Refitsurface and low level air search radar Type 997 entered an 11 month refit in Portsmouth, to include installation of the Type 997 ARTISAN surveillance radar (first Type 23 to receive this new 3D radar).
2013-jun-23
Trials
Trials departed HMNB Portsmouth for trials with Artisan 3D radar, after refit
2014-jun-20
Deployment
DeploymentSouth AtlanticAtlantic Patrol Task (South) departed HMNB Portsmouth for 6 month Atlantic Patrol Task (South) deployment. Called at Jersey en route and departed 23 Jun. Relieved in S Atlantic by HMS Dragon. Returned to Portsmouth on 19 Dec.
2014-jul-04
Port Visit
Port VisitSanta Cruz de Tenerife short visit to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Isles, departed 7 Jul to continue her Atlantic deployment.
2014-aug
Port Visit
Port VisitWalvis Bay spent 4 days at Walvis Bay as guest of the Namibian Navy.
RefitHMD Devonport towed out of lay-up at Portsmouth, for Life Extension refit by Babcock in Devonport. Arrived Devonport under tow on 17 Jan. Completed May 2023.
2023-sep-10
Port Visit
Port VisitRoyal Victoria DockDSEI 2023 visited Royal Victoria Dock with Wildcat HMA.2 ZZ518 embarked, in support of DSEI 2023 exhibition & conference. Departed 16 Sep.
2023-sep-26
Port Visit
Port VisitQuai Louis XVIIIRoyal Visit hosted HRH King Charles III and HRH Queen Camilla on final day of their state visit to France in Bordeaux.
2024-jul-09
Deployment
DeploymentHMNB Clyde departed Faslane for Portsmouth, arriving 11 Jul.
2024-sep-07
Port Visit
Port VisitHamburg Port arrived in Hamburg at the Überseebrücke
2024-sep-13
Port Visit
Port VisitSt. Helier visited Jersey for the weekend, with Ship Open to Visitors at the Ferry Terminal on 14 Sep.
AUTEC Heliport took part in Lynx HMA.8 Stingray torpedo trials at the AUTEC ranges. Iron Duke Flt ZF560/404-IR embarked.
George Town HSB APT(N) Three day visit to Grand Cayman in preparation for Hurricane season in mid Oct.
St. Helier Elizabeth Harbour arrived in Elizabeth Harbour, Jersey for 4 day visit
Santa Cruz de Tenerife short visit to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Isles, departed 7 Jul to continue her Atlantic deployment.
Walvis Bay spent 4 days at Walvis Bay as guest of the Namibian Navy.
Cape Town Harbour with Lynx ZD565/404 at Cape Town, South Africa
Gdynia BALTOPS 15 deployed to Baltic Sea for BALTOPS 2015.
Amsterdam Harbour Vlothaven 05-09Feb16 port visit embarked Lynx ZF562/404-IR
HMD Devonport HMS Ocean Departs for BALTOPS 2016 
Hamburg Port arrived in Hamburg for 828th Hamburg Port Anniversary Festival
Quai Louis XVIII Royal Visit hosted HRH King Charles III and HRH Queen Camilla on final day of their state visit to France in Bordeaux.
Aircraft