KNM Nordkapp (A531), a Nordkapp-class vessel operated by the Royal Norwegian Navy, passing Greenock on the Firth of Clyde. The vessel is participating in Exercise Sea Breeze 23-1 (named Alba Breeze in recognition of the temporary host nation), a multi-national military exercise being held this year in Scotland, instead of the usual host nation of Ukraine. This vessel had previously served with the Norwegian Coastguard as NoCGV Nordkapp (W320) as an offshore patrol vessel, until she was transferred to the navy in November 2022, where she now serves with the 1st Mine Clearing Squadron.

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Size: 5344px × 3563px
Location: East India Harbour, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland
Photo credit: © Marco McGinty / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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