River-class offshore patrol vessel

Service And Conflict Use

1. Mar 9, 2017

   Batch 2 River-class ships are named

   The Royal Navy and BAE Systems named the first of the new patrol ships HMS Forth, starting the Batch 2 River-class series.

   Sources: The first of five new patrol ships is named on the Clyde - Royal Navy

2. Apr 13, 2018

   HMS Forth is commissioned

   HMS Forth entered Royal Navy service as the first Batch 2 River-class offshore patrol vessel.

   Sources: HMS Forth is officially commissioned into the Royal Navy

3. Jan 20, 2020

   HMS Medway deploys to the Caribbean

   HMS Medway sailed for the Caribbean as a forward-deployed patrol vessel supporting reassurance, humanitarian aid, and maritime security tasks.

   Sources: HMS Medway sets sail for the Caribbean - Royal Navy

4. Oct 5, 2021

   HMS Trent deploys to West Africa

   HMS Trent deployed to West Africa to support maritime security patrols and partner-navy training.

   Sources: HMS Trent deploys to West Africa to support maritime security

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