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RFA Argus safety certificate withdrawn before Falmouth repairs
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary Argus, a ship that has visited Falmouth on and off over the past 40 years for refits and port calls, is alongside in Portsmouth and being prevented from sailing here for more ...
Royal Navy ship stuck in port after being declared unfit to sail
A source said the vessel has "so many problems" and it leaves the Navy without a vessel capable of supporting amphibious operations.
Navy’s only amphibious warship unsafe to sail
The Royal Navy’s only amphibious warship has been declared unsafe to put to sea. RFA Argus is unable to leave the Portsmouth ...
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RFA Argus stuck in Portsmouth deemed unsafe to sail
FA Argus arrived in Portsmouth on 8th June, but is now unable to sail to Falmouth for repair as her safety certification ...
Why has the Royal Navy taken over a civilian support ship? The answer won’t cheer you up
Earlier this week RFA Stirling Castle, which belonged to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), became HMS Stirling Castle of the ...
Royal Navy’s only hospital ship banned from sailing as it’s so decrepit it could sink
THE Navy’s only hospital ship is so decrepit it has been banned from sailing amid fears it could sink. RFA Argus — which ...
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RFA Argus Returns to UK Waters with Portsmouth Arrival
RFA Argus, one of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s most versatile support ships, arrived in Portsmouth today in a rare appearance at the historic naval port. This video captures her arrival and offers a ...