Devonport submarine HMS Tireless denied access to the United Arab Emirates Read more: plymouthherald.co.uk/Devonport-submarine-HMS-Tireless-denied-access/story-20818837-detail/story.html#ixzz2wIn5KYfR A DEVONPORT based submarine was reportedly refused entry to the United Arab Emirates. Its understood HMS Tireless later docked in Goa in India. The Royal Navy have confirmed the boat was delayed but said it not relate to a safety issue. It has been reported the boat spent around a week in international waters before moving on, while a change of crew waited in the United Arab Emirates. A Royal Navy spokesman confirmed that some families of those on board are also said to have been waiting to see loved ones. A spokesperson for the Royal Navy said: We do not discuss submarine movements for reasons of security. However, I can confirm that HMS Tirelesss visit programme in the Gulf of Oman was delayed. We do not routinely comment on submarine operations so we are unable to discuss the detail, although we can confirm it was not a safety issue. A small number of families did travel to the region at their own expense in anticipation of the visit. They were kept informed of the situation by local Royal Navy personnel ashore. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office denied there were any diplomatic issues between the UK and the UAE. A spokesperson for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: The UK has a long history of co-operation and friendship with the UAE. We maintain regular contact at the most senior levels and work together on shared interests and security challenges across the region. In 2011, 30-year-old HMS Tireless spent 10 months on deployment to the Middle East. Read more: plymouthherald.co.uk/Devonport-submarine-HMS-Tireless-denied-access/story-20818837-detail/story.html#ixzz2wImzwVFF
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 08:53:39 +0000
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