From May to July she was deployed at Bermuda for exercises and visits programmes, and in August returned to the UK to refit at Devonport. The ship was recommissioned on 15 October for further service with 7th Frigate Squadron, under the command of Commander J. Bitmead.
From May to July, she conducted operations at Bermuda for drills and visitation programs; in August, she returned to the UK for refitting at Devonport. The vessel was reactivated on October 15th for continued service with 7th Frigate Squadron under Commander J. Bitmead's command.