Refueling – aka a Replenishment At Sea or RAS – is among the most challenging maneuvers ships perform due to the dynamics of two vessels ploughing along at 12 knots (15mph) just 25 meters apart. This is the work of the new tanker RFA Tidesurge A138 Tide-class replenishment tanker of the British Royal Navy. Read full article at this link ...
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RFA Tidesurge A138 Tide-class replenishment tanker of the British Royal Navy in Cornwall on 27 March 2018. (Picture source Wikipedia) |