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  • We'll put it down to a mistaken click. There is nothing whatsoever in that post one could dislike.


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    • Originally posted by Goldie fish View Post
      There is nothing whatsoever in that post one could dislike.
      Except the news it's self
      "was expected to be floated-out next month, however this has been re-scheduled to November"

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      • in 3 days time,. next month will be November.


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        • Babcock displays Irish OPV at DSEI

          Posted 10 September 2013 · Add Comment

          Babcock's stand at DSEI this year is displaying a model of the Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) being built by the company for the Irish Naval Service, in advance of two key milestones in the build programme; float-up of the first OPV and keel laying for the second – both of which take place next month (October).


          The model is expected to attract attention at a time of considerable interest in OPVs around the world.

          Babcock was awarded the contract to build the two OPVs by Ireland’s Department of Defence in 2010 in the face of fierce international competition, based on pricing and the company’s experience of shipbuilding and proven track record in working with the Irish Naval Service. The new OPVs are being built at Babcock’s Appledore shipyard in North Devon, where Ireland’s current OPVs LÈ Roisin and Niamh were also built in the late 1990s - early 2000s. Babcock’s proposal for the new OPVs drew heavily on the design and success of these vessels and the Appledore team that built them.

          The new Irish OPVs are approx 90 metre, 1933 tonne ships with autonomous engine rooms capable of a top speed of 23 knots, and a range of 6,000 nautical miles at their cruise speed of 15 knots on a single engine. The propulsion system utilises a diesel electric drive system which provides a loiter function of up to 6 knots. The vessels have a comprehensive command, control and communications package coupled to the main weapon; a 76mm gun, as well as two 20mm cannons and four general purpose machine guns. They will also be equipped with configurable, serviced mission modules, with deck space to operate mission specific equipment, and to act as a mother ship for two fully independent fast pursuit Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boats (RIBs).

          The OPVs are required to undertake a range of duties including fishery protection, search and rescue, maritime protection, drug interdiction, anti-pollution and maritime security duties, including vessel boardings. To conduct these operations a crew of 44, plus 10 trainee berths, will be accommodated to high comfort and habitability standards. The vessels are designed to provide an operational capability for up to 30 years of service in their main area of operation (North Atlantic).

          A keel laying ceremony for the first of the two OPVs took place in May 2012 at Babcock’s Appledore shipyard. This vessel, LÈ Samuel Beckett, will now be floated up next month (October 2013), after which she will be berthed alongside for final outfit, test and commissioning prior to delivery to the Irish Naval Service in early 2014.

          Keel laying for the second OPV also takes place next month, for delivery in 2015.

          Babcock business development director David McGinley said: “We are delighted to be progressing on-schedule and within budget on the build of these two OPVs for the Irish Naval Service, and it is exciting to be so close to achieving the major float-up milestone for the first vessel. The success of this project demonstrates our innovation and capability in this field, and we expect the model of these OPVs on our stand at DSEi to draw attention, at a time of considerable international interest in OPVs as affordable platforms for day to day naval tasks.”
          Good to see others are as enthusiastic about the new design as us.


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          • Irish OPV build makes progress

            By: Published: 13 Sep 2013

            Babcock (Stand S2-350) will next month float up LÉ Samuel Beckett, the first of two new 90m offshore patrol vessels (OPV) on order for the Irish Naval Service. The company will also lay the keel for the second vessel during October.




            Babcock was awarded the contract to build the two OPVs by Ireland’s Department of Defence in 2010. The new vessels are being built at Babcock’s Appledore shipyard in North Devon, where Ireland’s current OPVs LÉ Roisin and LÉ Niamh were also built.




            Built to STX Marine’s PV 90 design, the new OPVs are 1,933-tonne displacement ships capable of a maximum speed of 23kts, and a range of 6,000 nautical miles at their cruise speed of 15kts on a single engine. The propulsion system utilises an electric drive system, which provides a loiter function of up to 6kts.




            The vessels have a comprehensive command, control and communications package coupled to the main weapon, an OTO Melara 76/62 gun, as well as two 20mm cannons and four general-purpose machine guns.




            The two vessels will also be equipped with configurable, serviced mission modules, with deck space to operate mission-specific equipment, and to act as a mother ship for two fast pursuit rigid hulled inflatable boats. The OPVs are required to undertake a range of duties including fishery protection, search and rescue, maritime protection, drug interdiction, anti-pollution and maritime security duties, including vessel boardings.




            The vessels are designed to provide an operational capability for up to 30 years of service in the Atlantic region.




            A keel-laying ceremony for Samuel Beckett, the lead vessel, took place at Appledore in May 2012. Following float up, the vessel will be berthed alongside for final outfit, test and commissioning prior to delivery to the Irish Naval Service in early 2014.




            The second OPV is due for delivery in 2015.
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            • Photo of the full model. Earlier ones seem to have the top chopped off.


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              • Air search radar gone? :(

                I'm looking forward to seeing developments on the aft deck, whether in Irish service or elsewhere - I'm imagining swap-able TEU's containing some manner of CIWS/Countermeasures/UAV gear.

                So if the vessel is just doing FP in home waters - the TEUs can be stored at base, cutting down on wear and tear of expensive systems - and quickly swapped between vessels.

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                • There was never an air search radar to be fitted, merely a mast capable of taking one at a later date. The NS already operates modules that are in TEUs. The Diving unit being the most commonly known, with its integrated decompression tank. Just look at any of the Fuelling units seen on DROPS and you can imagine the potential. There are also submersibles that can launch and recover themselves from a deck mounted TEU.


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                  • At least there will be no petrol cans hanging off the fantail.I would have thought that air search radar needed for full over horizon use of UAVs,otherwise they will add little to existing capability.

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                    • You can fit one easily, It's just not included in this build. It may be added at a later stage.


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                      • Could be just the model but the what looks to e the winch on the aft deck looks to be blocking the middle teu from openin it's doors or at the very least straight line access for loading unloading long equipment etc. Being fussy probably

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                        • Its is only a model.


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                          • Originally posted by danno View Post
                            At least there will be no petrol cans hanging off the fantail.I would have thought that air search radar needed for full over horizon use of UAVs,otherwise they will add little to existing capability.
                            Add a few more million to the build price if you throw that in. At least it appears to be fitted for, which is a step in the right direction.

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                            • Nothing stopping the P31 from having been a test bench for UAVs etc to establish viability effectiveness etc.

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                              • Originally posted by danno View Post
                                Nothing stopping the P31 from having been a test bench for UAVs etc to establish viability effectiveness etc.


                                As seen from the NS Facebook page, UAV testing is only at the land based side at present.





                                I would imagine when sea based tests are carried out it will be on any NS ship that can carry a TEU.

                                So thats, Niamh, Roisin, Aisling, Aoife, Eithne, Samuel Beckett.

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