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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 .
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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