We are honoured to have been recognised for our contribution supporting humanitarian events and evacuation efforts in Sudan during 2023 with the award of the Firmin Sword of Peace. A testament to the dedication and professionalism of the Ship's Company and the wider Royal Navy

Thanks PORT crew, have a safe trip home! 🛫 Against the wonderful backdrop of the 🇴🇲 Muscat Corniche, STBD crew have now resumed control of HMS Lancaster. We continue the UK presence in the Middle East region. UK in Oman UKMCC Middle East #FwdDeployedT23 #GlobalModernReady

Back in the game! 🏉⚓️ Lancaster STBD rugby team made a return to the pitch this week. Placing 3rd and 4th in the Oman touch 6’s rugby championship, great work in the heat! 🥵 Royal Navy Oman Rugby #RugbyInOman #ForwardDeployedT23 #NavyFit

31 degrees, 3-1 win! ⚽️ Lancaster's STBD football team turned up the heat 🌡️ against a well drilled Muscat Storm team this week 🥵 A great first outing for the revised STBD line up, thanks to our superb hosts yet again! Royal Navy UK in Oman NAVYfit #ForwardDeployedT23

It’s not often we get the opportunity to host our affiliates on the ship whilst deployed It was an absolute pleasure to host Sir Vivian Ramsey of the Worshipful Company of Constructors during our recent port visit in Muscat, Oman 🇴🇲 WCoConstructors #ForwardDeployedT23

Continuing the great partnership between two great allies 🇴🇲🇬🇧 We welcomed the Royal Navy of Oman Operational Sea Training team to HMS Lancaster, providing an insight into RN operations and operating methods in the Gulf Region. Royal Navy UK in Oman #ForwardDeployedT23

⚽️ And a win for Lancaster! ⚓️ In the sweltering heat 🥵, Lancaster served up a cracking victory against allies HMNZS TE KAHA, achieving a 5-1 result at Full Time! Brilliant game, but today, bragging rights remain with Lancaster! Royal NZ Navy Royal Navy #OpKipion #FwdDeployedT23

Our Ship's Company proving they can compete with the best IN the water 🏊‍♀️ as well as on top of it! Three swimmers competed in the Al Qurm Mini Island 3km swim with Lt Cdr Emma Miles also racing in the Fahal Island 4km swim supported by the our EWO. NAVYfit #FwdDeployedT23

On the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Today it was our great honour to remember and celebrate all those that have come before us #VEDay80 Royal Navy #FwdDeployedT23 #OpKipion

⚓ No excuses, even at sea! 💪 Lancaster ships company keeping fit on the waves! 🌊 – press-ups, sprints and circuits on deck.🏃‍♀️ Strong body, sharp mind 🧠 #FitnessJourney #RoyalNavy #OpKipion #ForwardDeployedT23 Royal Navy

The gauntlet has been laid down... The challenge has been accepted... Cdr Chris Chew will attempt what no other Commanding Officer has done before! 🏊‍♀️🚴🏃‍♂️🚢 show your support here 👉gofund.me/1d6c77a9 #RoyalNavy #ForwardDeployedT23 @NavyFit Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity

'Hooking up' with USNS Amelia Earhart 🪝 Taking on fuel at sea helps us maintain our security presence against illicit activity⛽🌊💪 A highly complex task, delivered safely by two highly professional teams🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸 #RoyalNavy #OpKipion #ForwardDeployedT23 Royal Navy U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command

Stopping illicit activity in its tracks!🛑 🔹1000kg Heroin 🔹660kg Hashish 🔹6kg Amphetamine Safe from the streets, thanks to our team💪🇬🇧⚓ 📰Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/may/… Royal Navy Royal Marines NZ Defence Force Combined Maritime Forces #CounterNarcotics #MaritimeSecurity

We’re all about safe oceans 🌊 Which Combined Maritime Forces Task Force have we been supporting in keeping #OpKipion seas safe lately? ⚓️ CTF 150 🌊 CTF 152 🛳️ CTF 154 Comment below 👇 #WorldOceansDay

BZ (Congrats) to Lt Cameron Taylor 🥳 He’s reached a major professional milestone: passing his Weapon Charge Qualification! 🔧⚡ This means he’s now qualified to lead his own department in the future. A huge achievement & a bright #career ahead! 🌟 #aWEsoME #OpKIPION

Endurance meets purpose in the heat of the Middle East 🇧🇭 Mission complete: Cdr Chew has conquered the #Ironman! 💪🏆 🏊‍♂️ 3.8 km swim 🚴 180 km bike 🏃 42.2 km run THANK YOU to everyone who donated and supported his journey! ❤️ #OpKipion #ForwardDeployedT23 @NavyFit Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity

Keeping the #Endurance theme alive, AB McKenzie took on an epic personal challenge: Running the entire length of Bahrain! 🇧🇭 That's a massive 62km! 🏃‍♂️💨 Thanks to all who supported us & helped him smash his #fundraising target ❤️ #RoyalNavy #ForwardDeployedT23 @NavyFit

That’s a wrap! Farewell to our Starboard Crew after a demanding #MiddleEast deployment. Our Commanding Officer celebrated their efforts with ‘Departmental Excellence’ & ‘Sailor of the Term’ awards, medals, & individual achievements. BZ to all! 👏 #OpKipion #ForwardDeployedT23