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  • Originally posted by expat01 View Post
    Bottom line, if the state intends to deploy vessels to environments that contain a threat greater than small arms fire, they should provide the proper defensive measures.
    The rule henceforth should be that no front-line systems should be prematurely struck down without first attempting to upgrade it. The Thales package with solid state transmitter and tracking add-ons would be useful. There is a culture within PDF of binning equipment that creates Monday morning blues on the Tech/Op front.

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    • Originally posted by expat01 View Post
      Bottom line, if the state intends to deploy vessels to environments that contain a threat greater than small arms fire, they should provide the proper defensive measures.
      You might have noticed that Iceland has the FP / Coastguard Vessel Tyr deployed in the Med on the Frontex OP at the moment, slightly bigger than an OPV, armed with 40mm bofors.

      Doesn't seem to matter when it comes to rescuing people, after all rescue is what the thread is about!
      Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe

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      • Is it as simple as Monday morning blues, or are scarce resources being entirely consumed with keeping the day to day operations going?

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        • Will an UOR be delivered by Friday?

          Force protection don't go anywhere near Libyian territorial limit!

          Remember the NS has only deployed operational "hot" zones to Lebanon and Liberia in the past but only for a few days

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            • Originally posted by pym View Post
              Is it as simple as Monday morning blues, or are scarce resources being entirely consumed with keeping the day to day operations going?
              No. It is Monday morning blues. There are elements within the DF that want their job to be as easy as possible. If that means taking maint heavy but essential equipment out of service then so be it. Sad thing is most behave this way so they can be seen to operate more efficiently themselves when going for their next promotion: "Look how much money I saved the state".

              I'll spare the details to avoid the headlines.
              For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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              • LE Eithne expected to depart for Mediterranean on Saturday

                The LÉ Eithne is expected to travel to the Mediterranean on Saturday to aid in the rescue of migrants.

                Diplomatic requirements are being finalised with Italy and the ship should depart from Haulbowline off the Co Cork coast with a crew of 65.

                Minister for Defence Simon Coveney said that the LÉ Eithne would be deployed for two months and is then expected to be replaced by another Irish ship.

                He said the Irish naval involvement would last until September as the summer months are the busiest in terms of migrants seeking asylum.

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                • Minister for Defence, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D., secures Government approval for the Deployment of a Naval Vessel to Assist in the Humanitarian Crisis in the Mediterranean

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                  • This is a game changer for the Naval Service.
                    For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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                    • Great for the NS, no doubt about it. Pity she won't be combating people smugglers and sending them back to North Africa.
                      What are you cackling at, fatty? Too much pie, that's your problem.

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                      • The time span would suggest that if we are to maintain a constant presence for 6 months, we will need to rotate vessels through the role.

                        Option 'b' would be to base the vessel in Italy and rotate the crew as required.

                        thoughts?
                        Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe

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                        • Originally posted by hptmurphy View Post
                          The time span would suggest that if we are to maintain a constant presence for 6 months, we will need to rotate vessels through the role.

                          Option 'b' would be to base the vessel in Italy and rotate the crew as required.

                          thoughts?
                          From the comments on the 9 o'clock news Eithne will be replaced in 2 months.

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                          • Originally posted by hptmurphy View Post
                            The time span would suggest that if we are to maintain a constant presence for 6 months, we will need to rotate vessels through the role.

                            Option 'b' would be to base the vessel in Italy and rotate the crew as required.

                            thoughts?
                            On paper that's possible. However a particular ship's technical gremlins can rarely be passed on seamlessly. Better to have a ship and crew arrive on scene fully up to speed with their own vessel and it's equipment. I hope EITHNE can "talk" to allied vessels without using marine bands etc..Good Trip Eithne.

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                            • Originally posted by ancientmariner View Post
                              ...I hope EITHNE can "talk" to allied vessels without using marine bands etc..Good Trip Eithne.
                              possibly why Aisling(?) was in Portsmouth the other week - picking up the witchcraft that lets these devils talk to each other?

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                              • Originally posted by ODIN View Post
                                Great for the NS, no doubt about it. Pity she won't be combating people smugglers and sending them to bottom of the sea
                                Fixed that for ya.
                                "We will hold out until our last bullet is spent. Could do with some whiskey"
                                Radio transmission, siege of Jadotville DR Congo. September 1961.
                                Illegitimi non carborundum

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