HMS Medway trains with SAR off Falkland Islands

HMS Medway, a Batch 2 River-class offshore patrol vessel, has recently conducted a joint training exercise with Bristow Search and Rescue off the Falkland Islands.

The collaboration involved the mastering of winching drills.

According to the official tweet from HMS Medway, “Training in action! HMS MEDWAY and Bristow Search and Rescue team up off the Falkland Islands, mastering winching drills like pros. Their dedication and precision ensure readiness for any rescue mission.”

🛳️ 🚁💪 Training in action! HMS MEDWAY and Bristow Search and Rescue team up off the Falkland Islands, mastering winching drills like pros. Their dedication and precision ensure readiness for any rescue mission. 🌊⛑️ #forwardtogether #SAR @Bristow_Group @BFSouthAtlantic pic.twitter.com/nsu0a2eP1M

— HMS Medway (@HMS_Medway) September 2, 2023

Named after the River Medway in Kent, HMS Medway is the second Batch 2 River-class vessel to be commissioned. It has been assigned as a long-term Royal Navy guardship in the Caribbean.

In January 2023, Medway was temporarily stationed in the Falkland Islands, taking over the duties of guardship from her sister ship, HMS Forth, which was undergoing maintenance at the time.