Overview

• Lieutenant Commander Martyn Mayger, who took command of HMS Tyne in February, is under formal investigation for alleged inappropriate sexual behaviour with a subordinate.
• The Defence Serious Crime Command is leading the investigation, and HMS Tyne's executive officer has assumed temporary command of the vessel.
• The allegations against Mayger follow last week’s announcement that Admiral Sir Ben Key, the First Sea Lord, stepped back during a separate misconduct inquiry involving an alleged relationship with a subordinate.
• HMS Tyne, a key asset in monitoring Russian naval activity and protecting critical UK infrastructure, continues its operations under interim leadership.
• The Ministry of Defence has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on misconduct and confirmed that no further comments will be made while investigations are ongoing.