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  • Possibly. Then Italian MRCC should task ships of equal capability in pairs as the average casualty is numbering 600/700 potential swimmers!

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    • Originally posted by ancientmariner View Post
      Possibly. Then Italian MRCC should task ships of equal capability in pairs as the average casualty is numbering 600/700 potential swimmers!
      That sounds like a really good idea, but probably difficult in practice... but not as difficult as watching a bunch of kids drown I suspect.
      "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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      • radio said that they have nicked five toerags for being responsible for the latest mass sinking.

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        • 5 named men of North african origin have been charged with trafficing and homicide by the Italian police. People were allegedly assaulted, cut, and forced underdeck and held capative while the boat foundered

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          • Originally posted by restless View Post
            seeing as the niamh and roisin are sister ships so to speak, could they not at some stage air charter the roisin crew out to theatre to relieve the niamh crew, who must be under considerable stress at this stage, this would also give the roisin crew valuable experience at this type of op. it would have to be more cost effective than sending another ship out on a 6 day steam. surely the niamh crew cant be expected to keep this up till end of september as stated
            Have to agree with this and did suggest it from the outset. However it should be remembered that the ships themselves will need minor - medium refitting after every few months on station.

            I do believe that it is quite feasible to deploy two vessels bearing in mind the gravity of the situation . However Crew rotation would then become an extremely important factor.

            The thing to remember is that very soon Malta will be in position to deploy a very capable vessel to the area with a crew that will reflect the same type of capabilities we currently have on site.

            Its going to get worse before it gets better, at least until someone can stop these people even getting into boats.
            Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe

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            • Oddly, it is the same Europe that are doing nothing to deal with the refugee crisis are the ones who dictate how many patrol days are spent on Fish.
              For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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              • Originally posted by whirlywind
                Looking at recent pictures and newscasts of naval personnel on duty in the Mediterranean it was noticeable how inappropriate the blue “undress” uniform is. This has been evident since the early days of Eithne’s southern sojourns. Has it ever been considered that a khaki type would be more smart and suitable in those climatic conditions? This is not a criticism of the personnel but rather a chance to improve their environmental well-being.
                I'm sure the new MARPAT DPM will take care of that.

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                • i notice in the video section of ns facebook of recent rescue / tragedy that the 50cal is on its mount, is this because they were so close to libyan coast and were prepared for trouble i wonder because i heard that during one of the first ops a few weeks ago two small fast craft with some tooled up threatening looking dudes gave chase to niamh when she had a deck full of migrants, anyone else hear that?

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                  • Mediterranean CPR

                    Originally posted by hptmurphy View Post
                    bear in mind only two from the group have every served on sea going naval vessel, one as a rating the other as......
                    Back to the Mediterranean. A L/Seaman is in the headlines of The Sun having being instrumental in resuscitating a 3 Y.O. toddler, twice, in a rescue RHIB incident within minutes of the FV foundering. You can access the story through Irish naval Service Facebook. Great Stuff Alex Casey.

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                    • Mention here of either the Roisin or Sam Beckett being the next ship to rotate down to the med. Personally I'd like to see Sam down there if only for the extra deck space.
                      Ireland will send a third Naval Service ship to assist the Mediterranean migrant rescue mission within weeks.


                      "Ireland will send a third Naval Service ship to assist the Mediterranean migrant rescue mission within weeks.
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                      However, the Government is hoping that the dispatch of a fourth vessel will not be necessary, given the predicted deterioration in Mediterranean weather over the autumn, which will dramatically reduce the activity of people smugglers.
                      Either the LE Róisín or LE Samuel Beckett is expected to be dispatched from Haulbowline Naval Base in Cork within weeks to replace the LE Niamh off the north African coast.
                      Defence Minister Simon Coveney said the crews of LE Niamh and LA Eithne had performed heroics there, rescuing more than 5,000 people, including 367 migrants whose vessel capsized last week.
                      "These ships and their crews have undertaken difficult and demanding missions with incredible professionalism and skill," he said. "But that is precisely what we have come to expect from our Naval Service."
                      Counselling is being provided for LE Niamh's crew by two medical support and chaplaincy staff. Counselling will also be offered when the mission ends to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder.
                      Irish Independent"

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                      • I should not have to remind long term members of this site that the moderator's decision is final,the posts were not relevant, and were removed to a new thread, END OF!!!


                        Removed posts now on this thread: http://forum.irishmilitaryonline.com...intments-stuff
                        Last edited by Turkey; 10 August 2015, 19:05.
                        "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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                        • Originally posted by Turkey View Post
                          I should not have to remind long term members of this site that the moderator's decision is final,the posts were not relevant, and were removed to a new thread, END OF!!!


                          Removed posts now on this thread: http://forum.irishmilitaryonline.com...intments-stuff
                          Courtesey to members would have highlighted this when the posts were moved.

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

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                          • LE Niamh is involved in a current, 10th August, rescue incident in the Mediterranean. Men , women, and children have been taken on board Niamh. Full details not yet publicised.

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                            • Originally posted by hptmurphy View Post
                              Courtesey to members would have highlighted this when the posts were moved.

                              Still not impressed.
                              Let that be a lesson to the rest of ya , cross your Ts and dot your Is .
                              Don't spit in my Bouillabaisse .

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                              • The Irish fleet operates year-in, year-out in the service of the State. Recent events in the Mediterranean, however,...

                                Posted by Irish Naval Service on Monday, 10 August 2015

                                At 1220 pm Irish time, the LÉ NIAMH, tasked by the Italian Marine Rescue Co-Ordination Centre (MRCC,) rescued 125 people...

                                Posted by Irish Naval Service on Monday, 10 August 2015


                                Well done to all.
                                For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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