There are two types of amphibious warfare ships currently in service with the RFA as of 2024, totalling four vessels: One littoral strike ship RFA Argus (A135) and three Bay-classlanding ships.
After the loss of RFA Sir Galahad and the damage to RFA Sir Tristam during the Falklands War, two commercial Roll-on/roll-off ferries were temporarily chartered.[13]
Two commercial Ro/Ro vessels bareboat chartered for additional freight carrying capacity with formation of the Joint Rapid Deployment Force (JRDF).[14]
Originally operated by the Royal Navy, in 1956 she was transferred to civilian administration as SS Empire Gull. She joined the RFA in 1970 and was in service until 1978, being the only Landing Ship Tank operated as an Royal Fleet Auxiliary.[15]