📸 In Pictures: Sailing into 2021

Patrol ship HMS Mersey has begun 2021 by completing intense training exercises all while on operations around the UK

HMS Mersey has started 2021 the same way she left 2020, completing damage control exercises, casualty handling drills and mechanical breakdown training. She did all this while patrolling around the British Isles.

The ship's company have also been joined by a team of Royal Marines from 42 Commando and 47 Commando. They have kept themselves razor-sharp for search, counter-piracy, smuggling and terrorism operations around the globe with drills while the ship sailed off the South Coast of the UK.

HMS Mersey’s chefs have been keeping the ship’s company running with a varied menu. Not an easy job with the ship rolling in wintry seas. As is usual, the chefs are also first aiders on board and have been active during training to make sure they’re ready to react to any medical emergencies.

📸 Take a look at life onboard HMS Mersey👇

Patrol ship HMS Mersey has begun 2021 with intensive operations and training around the UK

Personnel on board HMS Mersey have been busy conducting damage control exercises, casualty handling drills and mechanical breakdown training.

Royal Marines from 42 Commando and 47 Commando training onboard HMS Mersey.

Royal Marines from 42 Commando and 47 Commando training on rigid-hull inflatable boats.

HMS Mersey sails into the night.

Whilst carrying out various training and drills, HMS Mersey is also able to patrol around the British Isles, on-task at all times.

Find out where else the UK Armed Forces are deployed here 👇