During the Falklands War the RNSTS was responsible for supplying the task force, as well as pressing over 50 commercial ships such as the Queen Elizabeth 2 into military service (known as STUFT, or Ships Taken Up From Trade).
During the Falklands War, the RNSTS provided supplies to the task force and converted more than 50 commercial vessels, including the Queen Elizabeth 2, for military use (STUFT stands for Ships Taken Up From Trade).