Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Boarding drills remain a routine Royal Navy task

Regular Royal Navy and Royal Marines boarding exercises prepare teams for hijacked vessels and customs duties.

Boarding OperationsCounter PiracyMaritime SecurityRoyal MarinesRoyal Navy
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Question

When was the last Royal Navy boarding-action drill that you know of?

Short answer

The previous week. Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel regularly practise offensive boarding for hijacking and customs scenarios.

Notes

Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel practise offensive boarding regularly for hijacked vessels and customs duties. The most recent example given was the week before this February 2025 stream. Full-ship boarding remains a planned operational task. These exercises prepare teams to enter vessels and take control of them.