THE Royal Navy minehunter HMS Ledbury is one of the main attractions at an ocean technology conference in London.
The 625-ton ship sailed up the Thames yesterday to Victoria Dock for a three-day visit supporting Oceanology International 2008.
The annual conference is the world's largest meeting place for the marine science and ocean technology community.
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here are live demonstrations of the latest industry technology and visiting vessels, including this year HMS Ledbury and French naval survey vessel BH Laplace.
Lieutenant Commander Paul Russell, Commanding Officer of HMS Ledbury, said: 'I am delighted to be able to bring one of the Royal Navy's most advanced warships to support this year's exhibition. The event is extremely important as it provides a platform from which to discuss current and future issues that affect our marine environment.'
Ledbury has recently completed a routine maintenance period, during which her command system was upgraded and accommodation improved. She has spent nearly two years on fishery protection duties around the UK coastline.
After Easter, she is returning to her primary minehunting role and will be carrying out warfare training before deploying to European waters with NATO vessels.
HMS Ledbury is one of eight Hunt Class Mine Countermeasures Vessels made from glass-reinforced plastic. She is one of the Royal Navy's most capable warships.
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