One of their first roles was to provide logistical support during the setting up of the garrison in the Falkland Islands immediately after the Falklands War - this role was conducted by the two first of class, Arromanches and Antwerp, later stationed at the military port at Marchwood, near Southampton, RCLs were originally procured for UK, Cyprus and Hong Kong.
The company's inaugural assignment was to supply logistical support during the setup of a military base in the Falkland Islands following the Falklands War - this duty was performed by the two first-of-class ships, Arromanches and Antwerp, which later relocated to Marchwood, near Southampton, and were initially purchased for use by the UK, Cyprus, and Hong Kong.