Wednesday 22 May 2013

IMCMEX 13 Sees Japanese Join RFA CARDIGAN BAY - Four (4) Japanese anti-mine experts have joined the Landing Ship RFA CARDIGAN BAY which is acting as Depot Ship at Bahrain for British Minecountermeasure forces in the area.   The Japanese mine clearance divers, unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) operators and mine warfare specialists conducted training serials with the UK.    This is the third time Japanese teams have worked with the US and UK on this kind of exercise.   The Japanese reportedly commented that "The culture and life on board are very different” and that “But we have found CARDIGAN BAY to be very comfortable, and the food in particular is very good!"

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