In June 2015, "Enterprise" replaced in the mission to rescue migrants crossing the Mediterranean from Libya to Italy. By December 2015, "Enterprise" had been responsible for rescuing more than 2600 migrants. By December 2016, this number had risen to over 9000 before "Enterprise" was finally relieved by "Echo". In recognition of her contribution to the European Union's Operation Sophia and her lifesaving work, the ship was awarded the Firmin Sword of Peace, an award given to units of the UK Armed Forces who have gone above and beyond their normal role.