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- The Royal Fleet Auxiliary will refit Fort Victoria at Birkenhead to return summer 2027.
- Fort Victoria was towed from Liverpool on 13 August 2026 to start renovation.
- The refit will rebuild stores handling and RAS skills before new Fleet Solid Support ships arrive.
- Fort Victoria transfers ammunition, food and spare parts while underway, a capability no other British vessel has.
- A 2018 £49.5 million refit added hull protection, cutting fuel capacity to two replenishments.