HMS Exploit (P167)

HMS Exploit is one of the 14 Archer Class patrol vessels that form the Coastal Forces Squadron.

Role

HMS Exploit is primarily tasked with Inshore Maritime Security and Navigational training, although she also accepts students from University Royal Navy Units in the region.

As a training vessel, HMS Exploit embarks young Officers to conduct pilotage and seamanship evolutions in preparation for qualifying courses.

HMS Exploit also undertakes a variety of wider Fleet operations, including supporting Royal Navy and NATO exercises across the world, security patrols and integration with other maritime agencies to protect UK Waters.

Capability

HMS Exploit is based at HMNB Portsmouth. She is proud to have affiliations with:

HMS Daring
845 Naval Air Squadron
Berkeley
Hereford Cathedral School CCF
TS Minerva, the Rhondda Sea Cadet Corps
King Edwards School CCF, Birmingham
Brownhills Guide Unit, Walsall
The University of Birmingham
Lordswood Boys School CCF

Archer class

Crew

Led by lieutenant Cameron Osborn, the crew of HMS Exploit is made up of a permanent staff of five: a commanding officer, two senior rates and two junior rates. They can also be joined by students accompanied by training officers. Together, their roles and responsibilities include:

• Maritime Security
• Navigation and Seamanship training
• Providing support on Royal Navy and NATO exercises such as BALTOPS and JOINT WARRIER
• Regional development and engagement
• Leadership training

Unit history

1942

The First Exploit

The original HMS Exploit is a Catherine Class minesweeper. She is later acquired by the US Navy and rechristened the Vigilance.

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