A DRUMCHAPEL resident has become the first female commanding officer in the 116-year history of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Susan Cloggie-Holden began her Royal Fleet Auxiliary career in September 2000, after studying at Glasgow College of Nautical Studies. Twenty years after joining the Royal Navy’s crucial supporting fleet, Captain Susan has recently taken charge of the 39,000 tonne tanker RFA Tiderace. RFA Tiderace has spent the past six months supporting Royal Navy operations in home waters after a refit in Liverpool, with Susan serving as the tanker’s second-in-command, before stepping up to the number one role aboard last week. Susan said: “I feel very privileged to have the opportunity of taking command of a vessel of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary – it is a pivotal moment.
Captain Susan Cloggie-Holden with former commanding officer Captain Angus Bissell. Pic: Kyle Heller Susan said: “I feel very privileged to have the opportunity of taking command of a vessel of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary – it is a pivotal moment. “When I commenced my career as a Cadet there hadn’t been any female Senior Officers, therefore I feel honoured to be the first female Captain in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. “I hope that this will provide all women within the organisation to aspire to achieve whatever they put their minds to.”
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Royal Navy base history as Captain Susan Cloggie-Holden takes charge of RFA Tiderace
Captain Susan Cloggie-Holden has become the first female commanding officer in the 116-year history of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary
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