During a mission in the Gulf, the Royal Navy minesweeper Chiddingfold collided with another vessel due to a mechanical failure, highlighting the latest in a series of accidents that have left naval authorities red-faced. The incident occurred when HMS Chiddingfold became stuck in astern and eventually she collided with HMS Bangor in the port of Bahrain. The collision caused significant damage to HMS Bangor’s glass-reinforced plastic hull and raised concerns about the vulnerability of Royal Navy minesweepers. Despite the severity of the impact, no injuries were reported. The embarrassing incident adds to the challenges facing the navy, raising concerns about the potential impact on Britain’s operations in the Gulf at a critical juncture. Both ships play a key role in ensuring safe trade routes through specialized mine-sweeping operations, underscoring the strategic importance of maritime security. The Royal Navy remains tight-lipped about specific details of the collision as the investigation continues. Footage of the accident shows a large hole in HMS Bangor’s fiberglass hull, raising concerns, especially as she is scheduled to be decommissioned next year. The collision mirrors a similar incident in 2021 when HMS Chiddingfold and HMS Penzance collided off the coast of Bahrain, highlighting the need for stringent safety measures in naval operations.