Sian Dowsett, a 25-year-old sailor in the UK’s Royal Navy, is on trial for allegedly committing numerous “opportunistic $3xual a$$aults” against coworkers while at sea.

The able seaman disputes all accusations that she targeted male and female shipmates on HMS Dauntless between 2023 and 2024.

Bulford Military Court was informed by prosecutors that the alleged incidents included unwanted touching and $3xually suggestive remarks. According to one accusation, she inappropriately grabbed coworkers; the prosecution claims that her acts “ranged from n!pple pinching to bottom slapping and genital grabbing.”

A male sailor told the court he felt disrespected by her behaviour, saying: “It is just disrespectful… A lack of respect really.” He added: “Unfortunately, she is a bit of a cancer on the ship.”

Another allegation claims she touched a senior officer without consent while they were changing, with prosecutors saying she grabbed the officer’s bre@st and asked: “Do you like that baby girl?” The court heard the alleged behaviour left colleagues feeling “uncomfortable,” “unwanted,” and “non-consensual.”

In a separate incident, she is said to have repeatedly pinched a male colleague while maintaining eye contact, and allegedly made remarks such as: “I like my coffee how I like my men, big and strong.” Other accusations include striking a female colleague on the backside with force, accompanied by comments about her appearance.

Despite the claims, Dowsett denies all seven counts. Her defence argued the allegations were fabricated, suggesting tensions among crew members may have influenced the accusations. The trial, which is ongoing, is expected to examine testimony from multiple witnesses as the court determines whether the alleged incidents occurred.