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  • Real brown trouser moment there!

    A picture is better than a thousand words.

    Wonder if she an 'inclinometer' fitted and what it read if she had?

    Thats a real 'boot on the bulkhead , boot on the deck ' moment.
    Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe

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    • I saw a great photo of one of our sweepers in heavy seas with its stern and both screws pointing skywards , and on one occasion while serving on Grainne we took some very heavy rolls and the scuppers where submerged , anyone not on watch where gathered on the after deck with life jackets close at hand counting the seconds till the ship came upright again .One Royal Navy Ton class sweeper capsized during a R A S , something to do with being too close to the recieving ship and causing it to turn turtle .
      Don't spit in my Bouillabaisse .

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      • Originally posted by ZULU View Post


        F&cking hell

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        • Originally posted by ZULU View Post
          So, Who still thinks small, fast patrol vessels are still ideal for the NS?


          Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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          • would any of the ones we are getting rid of fit the bill Goldie?

            there must be a few bargains to be had?!
            RGJ

            ...Once a Rifleman - Always a Rifleman... Celer et Audax

            The Rifles

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            • Originally posted by RoyalGreenJacket View Post
              would any of the ones we are getting rid of fit the bill Goldie?

              there must be a few bargains to be had?!
              whoosh.


              Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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              • Ireland Moves Ahead With OPV Program
                The Irish government has decided to move forward with the acquisition of two OPVs under the Naval Service Vessel Replacement Program after initially delaying the start of the program due to governmental spending restrictions.
                The decision to proceed reflects the importance of this program amid difficult economic circumstances and allows the Irish Naval Service to move forward in negotiations with U.K.-based shipbuilder, Babcock Marine (Appledore Shipyard) to build two 80- to 90-meter OPVs. The proposed contract will provide delivery of the two OPVs, one in 2014 and the other in 2015, with payment extended out to 2017. A contract award announcement is expected by November.
                The original OPV construction program consisted of two OPVs (with an option for a third) and a larger 130- to 140-meter multirole vessel, and was scheduled to run from 2008 to 2012. As a result of the two-year delay, the Irish Naval Service will have to extend the service lives of its three Emer-class OPVs beyond 35 years.
                The acquisition of two new OPVs will allow the service to be more fully equipped to carry out maritime safety and security operations, and fisheries protection. With regard to the larger multirole vessel, an invitation to tender may occur as early as 2012, with
                a contract in place by 2014.
                From Seapower Magazine, October 2010


                Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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                • Naval Service Vessels

                  273. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the timetable for replacement of the two oldest vessels in the Naval fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38118/10]

                  Minister for Defence (Deputy Tony Killeen): Following a two-stage tender competition a contract has recently been awarded to the preferred bidder, Babcock Marine, for the provision of two new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for Naval Service. Preparations for the construction of these new vessels have commenced and the first new vessel is scheduled for delivery in early 2014. The second vessel will follow one year later. The acquisition of these modern new vessels, combined with a continuous process of refurbishment and repair, will ensure that the operational capability of the Naval Service is maintained at a satisfactory level


                  Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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                  • Naval Service Vessels

                    38. Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the anticipated timeframe for the acquisition of two new naval vessels, as announced by him on 15 July 2010; the estimated cost of the vessels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38105/10]

                    Minister for Defence (Deputy Tony Killeen): Following a two-stage tender competition a contract has recently been awarded to the preferred bidder, Babcock Marine, for the provision of two new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for the Naval Service. The contract value is of the order of €100m. Preparations for the construction of these new vessels have commenced and the first new vessel is scheduled for delivery in early 2014. The second vessel will follow one year later. The acquisition of these modern new vessels, combined with a continuous process of refurbishment and repair, will ensure that the operational capability of the Naval Service is maintained at a satisfactory level


                    Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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                    • If the ship is delivered in 2014 , how long will it be before it is operational ? Apologies if its been asked already
                      Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier - Samuel Johnson

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                      • When it is delivered, it will be operational. L.E Niamh was doing patrols before she was comissioned.
                        The future crew would join her in the late stages of sea trials usually


                        Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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                        • Are they being delivered with or without main armament? Just thinking back to the P50's...

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                          • Without probably.
                            Normally armament wouldn't be fitted till after acceptance. It isn't a big deal, once the dockyard makes the necessary arrangements to accept same.
                            Takes a day at most to drop the gun onto the deck.


                            Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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                            • Naval Service Vessels

                              578. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the procurement of new naval vessels for the Naval Service [39770/10]

                              Minister for Defence (Deputy Tony Killeen): Following a two-stage tender competition a contract has recently been awarded to the preferred bidder, Babcock Marine, for the provision of two new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for the Naval Service. The contract value is of the order of €100m. Preparations for the construction of these new vessels have commenced and the first new vessel is scheduled for delivery in early 2014. The second vessel will follow one year later. The acquisition of these modern new vessels, combined with a continuous process of refurbishment and repair, will ensure that the operational capability of the Naval Service is maintained at a satisfactory level.
                              I expect we'll be seeing a lot of this answer for the next 2 years.
                              Until of course some TD decides to ask a differently phrased question.

                              Such as "Once the 2 OPVs are completed by babcock, what plans do the Government have for further ship replacement?"
                              If only.


                              Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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                              • Originally posted by Goldie fish View Post
                                I expect we'll be seeing a lot of this answer for the next 2 years.
                                Until of course some TD decides to ask a differently phrased question.

                                Such as "Once the 2 OPVs are completed by babcock, what plans do the Government have for further ship replacement?"
                                If only.

                                Why do TDs keep asking the same question, and why do Ministers not tell them to f**k off and read the Dáil records?

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