RFA Oakleaf
RFA Oakleaf (A111) is a fleet support tanker of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Formerly the Swedish vessel MV Oktania, RFA Oakleaf was bareboat chartered on the 14th of August 1986. In September 2004 RFA Oakleaf was purchased for continued service.
As well as their role of replenishing warships at sea, support tankers perform the bulk movement of fuels between MOD(N) depots. The Oakleaf has three Leaf Class sisters - RFAs Brambleleaf, Bayleaf and Orangeleaf. All four were originally designed as commercial tankers and underwent major conversions to bring them up to RFA standards and equip them for naval support. These involved adding a considerable amount of electronics, both in communications and navigational aids, fitting two replenishment rigs and increasing the amount of accommodation. Now awaiting disposal in Portsmouth Naval Base.
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