17 Port & Maritime Regiment RLC is based at Marchwood, near Southampton, the unit deploys regularly around the world in support of operations. We provide the UK Armed Forces' only specialist; Port & Maritime, Vehicle Support Specialist, Operational Hygiene. 

MEXEFLOTE

The Mexeflote is the largest logistic landing craft in Defence. Operated exclusively by the Royal Logistic Corps, the platform guarantees theatre entry regardless of access to a Port.

It is capable of transferring a cargo of vehicles and equipment up to 198 tonnes and is routinely deployed worldwide via Royal Fleet Auxiliary Landing Ship Dock Auxiliary.

Army Work Boat

The Army work boat is designed to enable the provision of fuel to a deployed force via the towing of fuel dracones, positioning of single-point mooring buoys for fuel pipelines, fire-fighting and assistance to Mexeflote operations.

Combat Support Boat

The Combat Support Boat is a powerful, versatile craft whose major role is to support both bridging and amphibious operations. Water jet propulsion allows high thrust at shallow draught.