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RFA Tiderace Resumes Service Amid High Demand for Tankers

10/23/2025

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RFA Tiderace will return to service after inactivity since June 2024 due to personnel shortages.
Commissioned in August 2018, RFA Tiderace can operate with up to four replenishment vessels, though one is usually under maintenance.
RFA Argus, deemed unsafe, is likely to be disposed of, freeing personnel for Tiderace.
The renewed availability of RFA Tiderace is crucial as tankers are in high demand to support Royal Navy and NATO operations.

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RFA Tiderace will return to service after inactivity since June 2024 due to personnel shortages.
Commissioned in August 2018, RFA Tiderace can operate with up to four replenishment vessels, though one is usually under maintenance.
RFA Argus, deemed unsafe, is likely to be disposed of, freeing personnel for Tiderace.
The renewed availability of RFA Tiderace is crucial as tankers are in high demand to support Royal Navy and NATO operations.