Fleet auxiliary ship

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Orangeleaf will be visiting Malta between today and next Friday.

The RFA service is a civilian manned fleet owned by the British Ministry of Defence with its main task being to supply Royal Navy ships at sea with fuel, food and stores, which they need to remain operational while away from base.

Commanded by Captain S. Cant, RFA Orangeleaf is 171 metres long and displaces 37,747 tonnes.

The ship has a complement of 19 officers and a 37-strong company.

RFA Orangeleaf will not be open to the public during its stay.