 She participated in 2014 IMCMEX.After spending a period alongside in extended readiness, "Atherstone" was lifted out of the water into the "Minor War Vessels Centre of Specialisation"; the former shipbuilding hall at HMNB Portsmouth in December 2016 in readiness to enter refit However, in October 2017 it was revealed that the planned refit would not take place and "Atherstone" would be decommissioned on 14 December 2017.On 3 June 2020, the stripped down "Atherstone" was advertised for sale.