HMS Middleton
@HMSMiddleton
The Official Account for the @RoyalNavy HMS Middleton (M34). Crewed by MCM2 Crew 7️⃣. Ventatio Pergit - The Hunt Goes On.
Meet Leading Hand Caterer Manasa ‘JJ’ Jacobs, the talent behind our award-winning galley team! 👨🍳⚓ A mouth-watering choice of slow-cooked lamb or pan-fried salmon with rice, roasties, & broccoli. 🍽️ Thanks Chefs for keeping our crew fuelled! 🙌 #SeaPower #RoyalNavyCatering
Out at sea in the heart of the Arabian Gulf ⚓🌊 From navigating busy shipping lanes to supporting offshore operations, our crew is on the frontlines ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency in one of the world’s most vital maritime regions. 🚢💪 #OpKipion #SeaPower
Can you spot us? 👀 🌊 Keeping the seas safe and keeping trade flowing. We’ve been out on #MaritimeSecurity Operations exercising with our 🇺🇸 allies @US5thFleet ⚓ #OpKipion
Protecting our Oceans & Seas out in #OpKipion ⚓️ Which Ocean are you celebrating #WorldOceansDay from? 🌊
⚓️Securing shipping routes & protecting our oceans🌊 Every day is #WorldOceansDay for us, as we continue to support @RoyalNavy's long-standing presence in the Gulf & Indian Ocean Our purpose: supporting the transit of ships & keeping our oceans safe #MaritimeSecurity #OpKipion
Mission-ready 💪 Our Marine #Engineers play a huge role in keeping us running smoothly while deployed 🛠️ #Teamwork #OpKipion
“We really have to gel together as a team” 👏 Teamwork keeps @RoyalNavy ships ready for anything on operations. 🛳️ Engineering Technician Marine Engineer Crank’s rewarding role onboard @HMSMiddleton keeps things afloat whilst deployed in the Gulf. 👨🔧
Cruising into #MemorialDay with @US5thFleet 🇺🇸🤝 We exercise regularly with our US allies, sharing experience, skills, and best practice to keep shipping safe 💪🚢 #OpKipion
Diving into the weekend like… 😎 Whether you’re on a @RoyalNavy ship in the Med with @HMS_Richmond, or protecting vital shipping lanes in the Gulf of #Oman, enjoying a dip in the bluest waters make operational sunsets even sweeter ☀️🌊 #OpKipion #TravelTheWorld
Boat drills! Mine Warfare ABs Noah Berry-Frith and Ewan Craig coming alongside the ship underway. Essential seamanship skills like this require constant practice, strong leadership and teamwork. Good work lads! #Seapower #Seamanship #OpKipion
Missed #nationalicecreamday2025? Not us 🍦🔥 With temps hitting 40°C onboard, you know we had to celebrate the ‘cool’ way😎 AB Mine Warfare Ryan cooled off with a classic Magnum, but we wanna know: What’s YOUR go-to? 🍨 Drop a comment below 👇 #SeaPower #OpKipion
Monday night at sea thanks to our Chefs = sticky garlic pork belly or crispy chilli beef, with noodles, egg fried rice & stir fry veg 🍜 + Cheesecake for duff (dessert) too! 🍰 How does this compare to your Monday night dinner? Fancy a swap? 😋 #Seapower #RoyalNavyCatering
🌕✨ Did you catch the Buck Moon this weekend? We were lucky enough to catch it onboard over the open sea 🌊 Moments like these remind us of the unique experiences life at sea offers. ⚓️ #LifeAtSea #OceanViews
Life at sea isn’t all work—sometimes, it’s about getting lost in a good book. 📖⚓ Our Ship’s Library is where we go to relax and unwind during time off-watch. If you could recommend one book for our crew, what would it be? Drop your suggestions below! 👇📚 #BookLovers
Our Gunnery Officer 💥 Sub Lieutenant Patrick Jarman, has been promoted to Lieutenant in front of our Ship’s Company. 🫡 Congratulations Lt Jarman! ⚓️ #SeaPower #RoyalNavyWarfareOfficer
Training for us isn’t just routine - it’s the difference between a close call and a saved life 🛟 #NoOneGetsLeftBehind #OpKipion
At sea with the @RoyalNavy, no-one gets left behind.🛟 🌊Watch as @HMSMiddleton perform a man overboard drill. More than routine — they’re life-saving. ⏱️Every second matters. Every move is drilled to perfection. @UKMCCMiddleEast
Lingering in the ocean blue 🎶 Find out more about @RoyalNavy roles such as Mine Clearance Diver here 👉 royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/roles/…
Dive into the Adventure 🤿 🚢 No two days are ever the same onboard @HMSMiddleton Middleton 🛳️
Did you know we use robots to help us get a ‘deeper’ look? 👀 🤿 #UnderwaterSafety #TechForGood
Reliable, Rugged & Ready for any challenge! ✅ 🤖VideoRay Defender is the ‘robot’ that lets the @RoyalNavy get a closer look at mines or objects of interest underwater, protecting our divers.👀🤿🫧 @UKMCCMiddleEast
Great to work together as part of CTF 152 alongside the 🇮🇶 Iraq Navy, 🇰🇼 Kuwait Navy, Kuwait Coast Guard, Kuwait Police Flying Wing and the 🇺🇸 U.S. Coast Guard during the recent exercise ensuring the safety of life at sea. Read more below 👇 royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/may/…
Crew 8 is living life in the fast lane! 🏎️ 🏁 A huge thanks to @Tickets4Troops for providing race weekend passes for the Bahrain Grand Prix to enjoy the iconic Bahrain International Circuit. Let’s gooo! 🌴 🏁 @RoyalNavy @F1 #LewisHaMiddleton
