The watchman incident on the £143 million HMS Sutherland frigate, belonging to the British Royal Navy, has been referred to a military court. According to the prosecution, the watch officer, Lieutenant Samuel Hanney, left his post on the bridge for an extended period, leaving an officer who had not yet completed his training alone. The incident occurred while the ship was at sea.
Lieutenant Samuel Hanney appeared before Bulford Military Court on charges of dereliction of duty in connection with the incident on board the 133-meter-long, £143 million-built Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland.