UK to Decommission Warships Due to Crew Shortages

Due to a shortage of crew members, the UK will retire the Type 23 HMS Westminster and HMS Argyll frigates from service. This information was reported by the Daily Telegraph, citing sources. The report has been relayed by TASS.

“The British Navy has so few sailors that it is forced to decommission two warships to bolster its new class of frigates,” the article states.

It clarifies that the naval forces are experiencing their worst recruitment figures among the three divisions of the department. The article also notes that the crews from the ships will be deployed to service the 26 type frigates.