The following article was published in the March/April edition of AONTAS the magazine of the Civil and Public Services Union.
New Revenue Patrol Vessel
An 18m Cutter Class Revenue Patrol vessel is currently under construction in Finland and is expected to be delivered to the Revenue Maritime Unit (RMU) based is Cork in May or June of this year. The RMU (Cutter) has quarters for up to eight staff, is capable of long range patrolling and will have a national remit.
The RMU (Cutter) is seen by the Revenue as a significant enhancement to their enforcement capability and a major increase in the commitment of resources by the office in the fight against illegal trafficking of drugs and contraband goods.
Training will be provided at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources in Castletownbere in Cork.
My knowledge of matters Naval is sadly lacking but I wonder if this development has implications for the Naval Service ?
New Revenue Patrol Vessel
An 18m Cutter Class Revenue Patrol vessel is currently under construction in Finland and is expected to be delivered to the Revenue Maritime Unit (RMU) based is Cork in May or June of this year. The RMU (Cutter) has quarters for up to eight staff, is capable of long range patrolling and will have a national remit.
The RMU (Cutter) is seen by the Revenue as a significant enhancement to their enforcement capability and a major increase in the commitment of resources by the office in the fight against illegal trafficking of drugs and contraband goods.
Training will be provided at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources in Castletownbere in Cork.
My knowledge of matters Naval is sadly lacking but I wonder if this development has implications for the Naval Service ?
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