Britain is expected to offer deployment of the amphibious assault ship HMS Bulwark to the Mediterranean to help tackle migration.
The offer is expected to be made by Prime Minister David Cameron at an EU summit tomorrow.
The Bulwark carries a command center two helicopters and a floodable rear deck for the deployment of small boats including landing craft.
Britain may also deploy the destroyer HMS Dauntless to the Mediterranean.
HMS Bulwark has called in Grand Harbour several times.
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