EPV for naval service

[ancientmariner]

Britannia Maritime is really just a concept that they are trying to crowd fund.

The MRV could potentially spend a lot of time with trainees aboard

Britannia Maritime Aid is more than that with a Chairman Capt K Slade and backed by Cammell Laird who produced a presentation for International Shipping Week in 2019 on the 135m Ro-Pax vessel. The Concept has the backing of the British parliament and two former Sea lords including Admiral Alan West. Our MRV will certainly be ideal for a substantial training role for all Services.

[CTU]

Britannia Maritime Aid is more than that with a Chairman Capt K Slade and backed by Cammell Laird who produced a presentation for International Shipping Week in 2019 on the 135m Ro-Pax vessel. The Concept has the backing of the British parliament and two former Sea lords including Admiral Alan West. Our MRV will certainly be ideal for a substantial training role for all Services.

Getting the backing of Parliament, whether thet be the Commons, Lords or Select Committee, unfortunately does not mean it will be successful, especially if they go back to Westminster looking for funds.

[ancientmariner]

Getting the backing of Parliament, whether thet be the Commons, Lords or Select Committee, unfortunately does not mean it will be successful, especially if they go back to Westminster looking for funds.

True. Most support is from the Upper house led by Alan West. However the actual build of NSMV's by the US and the using them as a training source for those following a seagoing career is interesting and another use for our MRV, especially in an all services role.

[Rocinante]

Department of Defence targets new €200m, multi-purpose naval ship

The Department of Defence has confirmed it intends to proceed with purchasing a new Multi-Role Vessel (MRV) for the Naval Service, which could be used as a hospital ship and would be capable of carrying troops and helicopters for amphibious and airborne landings.

Rest at the link

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40086203.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[na grohmiti]

So has it gone to tender?

[ancientmariner]

So has it gone to tender?

From what they in DOD say they are awaiting tender returns to gauge a final overall cost. They expect a ship around 2025, hopefully berthage and homeport is established in the meantime. Training for the roles will be a big part for PDF components. Whatever about length, the final length should be in proportion to a breadth of 20m or so. Best of luck with everything, a great asset for in fleet logistics. The RN have returned to Mediterranean with Albion and a Bay logs ship in support.

[DeV]

So has it gone to tender?

No the requirements are still being worked out by the project team

I would imagine the specs will be a lot more detailed than the EPV tender

[A/TEL]

From what they in DOD say they are awaiting tender returns to gauge a final overall cost. They expect a ship around 2025, hopefully berthage and homeport is established in the meantime. Training for the roles will be a big part for PDF components. Whatever about length, the final length should be in proportion to a breadth of 20m or so. Best of luck with everything, a great asset for in fleet logistics. The RN have returned to Mediterranean with Albion and a Bay logs ship in support.

B2 OPV HMS Trent also operating in the Med with Operation Sea Guardian.

[Rocinante]

I know my 2 cents mean SFA in this but I think it should have a helo deck etc even if we don't initially have a helo for it, if only to allow other forces birds to be accommodated.

[A/TEL]

I know my 2 cents mean SFA in this but I think it should have a helo deck etc even if we don't initially have a helo for it, if only to allow other forces birds to be accommodated.

That has been the plan for it since the beginning!.

The specs in the original RFI:


Appendix B Con/195/2006
Statement of Requirement EPV
Length 130 – 140M
Beam 16-20 m
Draft 4.0- 5.0 m

Max Speed 22-26 Kts Cruise Speed 15 Kts Loiter Speed 0 – 8 Kts

Range 8,500 nm Endurance 24 days

Propulsion Diesel, Diesel Electric, DE Hybrid,
Power Generation Diesel Generators, Shaft Alternator, PTO/PTI

Communications HF, VHF, UHF, GMDSS, SAT
Radars Navigation and Air Defence
Stabilisation Active and Passive

Flight Deck 1 Spot for a 10 metric tonne helicopter

Medical LEVEL 11, for 2 pers.

Accommodation Crew + 12 trainees.

[trellheim]

any hangar for the bird ?

[A/TEL]

any hangar for the bird ?

No plan for that.

That would only be required if a Naval helo was to be embarked on a permanent basis.

[DeV]

“ Whilst this ship will not carry a helicopter, it will be enabled for helicopter operations” as per White Paper 2015

[EUFighter]

A lot has happened in the past 14 years, even in the past 5 years since WP15, let's see what the new wind in the DoD brings.

[trellheim]

A lot has happened in the past 14 years, even in the past 5 years since WP15, let's see what the new wind in the DoD brings.

experience shows no new wind lol