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By 2012, the Merchant Navy – while still remaining one of the largest in the world – held only 3% of total tonnage. [16] In 2010 the Merchant Navy consisted of 504 UK registered ships of 1,000 gross tonnage (GT) or over. In addition, UK merchant marine interests possessed a further 308 ships registered in other countries and 271 foreign ...
These are the equivalent Merchant Navy and Royal Navy ranks officially recognised by the British Government in the Second World War. [1] Naval Auxiliaries were members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and crews of Admiralty cable ships or merchant ships or commissioned rescue tugs requisitioned by the Royal Navy and coming under naval discipline.
The chief engineer on a merchant vessel is the official title of someone qualified to oversee the engine department. The qualification for this position is colloquially called a "Chief's Ticket". The chief engineer, commonly referred to as "The chief", or just "chief", is responsible for all operations and maintenance that have to do with all ...
1843 saw the return of white facings to the full dress uniforms of commissioned officers. Lieutenants were granted two plain epaulettes in place of the former one. [citation needed]. Captains of less than 3 yrs seniority received a crown on the epaulette, as the plain anchor was given to the Commander.
Number 4 dress is the working uniform of the RFA. It is referred to as Royal Fleet Auxiliary Personal Clothing System (RFAPCS); it consists of a navy blue fire-retardant jacket, navy blue baseball cap and beret, navy blue stable belt, navy-blue fire-retardant trousers, dms boots, black T-shirt and an optional navy-blue microfleece.
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His Majesty's Naval Service Epaulette Rank Insignia: Rank Title: Admiral of the Fleet [1] Admiral: Vice admiral: Rear admiral: Commodore: Captain: Commander: Lieutenant commander: Lieutenant: Sub-lieutenant: Midshipman: Officer Cadet: Abbreviation: Adm. of the Fleet [nb 1] Adm VAdm RAdm Cdre Capt Cdr Lt Cdr Lt Sub Lt / SLt Mid OC
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