HMS Cutlass (P295)

HMS Cutlass (P295) is a Batch 3 River-class offshore patrol vessel of the British Royal Navy. She is the second ship of the class to be built by BAE Systems Maritime – Naval Ships in Glasgow, and the second of two Batch 3 ships dedicated to patrolling UK waters. Cutlass is affiliated with the island of Anglesey.

The primary roles of HMS Cutlass include fisheries protection, border security, and maritime security operations within UK territorial waters. She is equipped with advanced sensors and communications equipment to support these tasks. She is armed with a 30 mm cannon and general-purpose machine guns.

The ship's company typically consists of around 36 officers and ratings. The River-class design emphasizes versatility and cost-effectiveness, allowing the Royal Navy to maintain a persistent presence in UK waters. Cutlass, along with her sister ship HMS Trent, contributes to safeguarding UK maritime interests and enforcing relevant laws and regulations.