The HMS Portland was diverted to Portsmouth on Friday after 'an issue with one of the ship's fresh water systems'
The HMS Portland was diverted to Portsmouth on Friday after “an issue with one of the ship’s fresh water systems”
Caption: Undated handout photo issued by the Royal Navy of HMS Portland tracking Admiral Gorshkov and accompanying tanker Kama in the background as they sail in international waters close to the UK. A Russian warship sailing “close to the UK” through the North Sea was being tracked by the Royal Navy on Wednesday.
The HMS Portland was diverted to Portsmouth today after “an issue with one of the ship’s fresh water systems”, the Royal Navy said.A Navy source told The Daily Telegraph the “poisoning” happened after the wrong chemicals were put into it.The person involved was praised last night for their “integrity” in coming forwards which “undoubtedly reduced the consequences”.
A source said: “The individual made a mistake and informed their chain of command. It’s really unfortunate, and their integrity should be acknowledged.”
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