The crew of the Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring officially moved back onboard the vessel at HMNB Portsmouth, marking a major milestone after more than eight years of being non-operational and undergoing extensive power and system upgrades. The 190-strong crew transitioned back onto the warship, ending a lengthy regeneration period following over 3,000 days out of service.Power Improvement Project (PIP): Replaced original diesel generators with three new MTU units to solve previous propulsion and electrical shortfalls.Next Steps: The ship prepares for rigorous dockside testing and upcoming sea trials before formally rejoining the active fleet.

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