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Originally posted by na grohmit� View PostIts all about Brexit. Will any UK yard be an option, economically post brexit? How much would the standard customs charges add to overall cost? Will tendering to a Non EU service provider be even permitted post brexit?
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Do tarrifs apply to services?
The could do on say a new gearbox (possibly a refurbished) being fitted to a vessel or something like that as it would be imported into the EU
There wouldn’t be anything to stop a 3rd country getting the business so long as it is tendered legallyLast edited by DeV; 25 August 2018, 21:06.
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Originally posted by DeV View PostDo tarrifs apply to services?
The could do on say a new gearbox (possibly a refurbished) being fitted to a vessel or something like that as it would be imported into the EU
There wouldn’t be anything to stop a 3rd country getting the business so long as it is tendered legally
However currently the EU tariff on warships from 3rd countries is 0%. The tariff can be found under the CN code 8906 10 00.Last edited by EUFighter; 25 August 2018, 22:30.
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Originally posted by na grohmit� View PostWill tendering to a Non EU service provider be even permitted post brexit?
Interesting article about Devonport...the video is worth a watch.'History is a vast early warning system'. Norman Cousins
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Originally posted by EUFighter View PostIt seems that the one thing world wide which has zero tariff is any weapon system! Have to watch for garlic being import marked as bombs!
Commercial drydocking is always minimised to maintain running ships e.g. polishable hull paints and afloat cleaning systems. Warships are usually docked annually to maintain speed, fuel efficiency, check hull valves, check and replace anodes, check other hull fittings, and paint where necessary. Nine ships could require 18/27 drydock weeks. Drydocks need 4 weeks annual self maintenance and cleaning/hygiene. This leaves 21 weeks for exigencies and other invited users, including own naval harbour craft. Drydock staff are selected Yard workers from chippies, engineers etc. Strategically it is a good investment.
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The only reason why at the moment I would be against developing a Naval Dockyard facility is the extremely low level of budget available to the DF. Although it would be strategically a good call there are many more pressing demands for funds. Pay, accommodating, equipment....................................
Having said that if the money was available then there is a bit of work to be done; the graving dock measures about 180m x 30m roughly. That would be enough for a Enforcer 9000/10000 and as they would be light, their draught would be less than their maximum of 5.2-5.5m. However the caisson would most likely replaced as the repair cost is probably higher than getting a new one. The altars on the end and side of the dock would have to be removed; this is part of the current plans so it can be assumed that this has been done. Then there would be a need for dockside cranes and workshops for manufacture and assembly of parts need for the overhaul.
On the point of commercial ship vs warship the actual inspections are very similar just that warships have it ever year while comercial ships it is twice every five years. But one thing that should not be forgotten is vessel refits, every 10-15 years a warship should be back for a major refit/upgrade. The time for such a refit varies from a couple of weeks to a couple of years! But if we assume 6 months and a 9 ship fleet with a refit cycle of 10 years then the place is 100% booked! Infact most work carried out in naval dockyards is refit work rather than just annual maintenance.Last edited by EUFighter; 26 August 2018, 11:37.
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I was aboard Aoife and Eithne for their mid life refit and the work involved was an eye opener. The one thing that stood out though was while the ship was being gutted and new equipment, carpets and furnishings fitted, the crew were still expected to live aboard. Not the full crew of course, but the skeleton staff required for duties etc. This is something that needs to be adressed urgently. Either construct permanent accomodation ashore in the Basin, or aquire portable accomodation modules, that can be used as required. In a few years all the fleet will be capable of holding at least 1 TEU aboard ship, they could do worse than include a self contained accom box. It would be better than a portaloo on the quayside.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by client View PostHave Tymor Marine Ltd finished the survey of P50 and P51 and is there are news of what drydock will be used for the mid life upgrades ?
— Irish Naval Service (@naval_service) February 26, 2019
Much of the work can be done away from the drydock I'd say.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by na grohmitÃ* View Post— Irish Naval Service (@naval_service) February 26, 2019
Much of the work can be done away from the drydock I'd say.
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Originally posted by ancientmariner View PostIf there are any residual matters to be rectified post HMCS Chicoutimi weather incident, if they are taken care of fully, then maybe she can be deployed to the same level of intensity as her sister-Mediterranean-circumnavigation of South America-Far east tour to China/Japan.
That damage was fully repaired by Cork Dockyard Ltd under a repair contract.
LE Roisin before entering her MLEP was fully operational.
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Originally posted by A/TEL View PostLE Roisin deployed on operation PONTUS in 2016.
That damage was fully repaired by Cork Dockyard Ltd under a repair contract.
LE Roisin before entering her MLEP was fully operational.
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