[8] A series of builder's sea trials commenced soon after and, during November 2017, the ship formed a "sistership bond" with the Republic of Korea Navy frigate ROKS Daegu.

[8] Following the completion of builder's sea trials, Tidesurge departed Opko en route for her delivery to the United Kingdom.

During her journey, she made stopovers at United States Fleet Activities Sasebo in Japan and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

[13] Two months later, Tidesurge assisted with the seizure of an Iranian oil tanker, named Grace I, which was believed to be heading to Syria.

[16] In January 2020, Tidesurge underwent general repair and maintenance at Cammell Laird's shipyard in Birkenhead, England.