HMS Tamar (P233)

HMS "Tamar" is a Batch 2 offshore patrol vessel of the Royal Navy. Named after the River Tamar in England, this is the seventh Royal Navy ship to be named "Tamar". She is the fourth Batch 2 River-class vessel to be built.
History.
Construction.
On 6 November 2013 it was announced that the Royal Navy had signed an Agreement in Principle to build three new offshore patrol vessels, based on the River-class design, at a fixed price of £348 million including spares and support. In August 2014, BAE Systems signed the contract to build the ships on the Clyde in Scotland. The Ministry of Defence stated that the Batch 2 ships are capable of being used for constabulary duties such as "counter-terrorism, counter-piracy and anti-smuggling operations". According to BAE Systems, the vessels are designed to deploy globally, conducting anti-piracy, counter-terrorism and anti-smuggling tasks currently conducted by frigates and destroyers. A £287m order, for two further ships, including "Tamar", and support for all five Batch 2 ships, was announced on 8 December 2016.
"Tamar" includes some 29 modifications and enhancements over the built by BAE Systems for the Brazilian Navy.
"Tamar" was lowered into the water on 10 October 2018. The vessel began operational sea trials in late 2019. It was commissioned into service on Thursday 17 December 2020.
Camouflage and Deployment.
In April 2021, "Tamar" became the first Royal Navy warship to be painted in dazzle camouflage since World War II, prior to "Tamar's" then planned deployment to the Asia-Pacific region.
Jersey fishing dispute.
On 6 May 2021, "Tamar" was deployed to Jersey alongside HMS "Severn". This is part of a chain of events sparked by a new fishing licence scheme, introduced by the Jersey authorities post Brexit and is alleged by the French to be in contravention of an agreement between the UK and the EU nations and without consultation with the French authorities.