3 New Navy Vessels for Irish Naval Service

DL to CBB in rathmines during peak times is a very slow drive.

Why would they do it at peak times anyway? Munitions and the like can and should be moved by road overnight.

But I can't see it even arising. The P70s will be stocked with 30mm and 7.62, and will rarely consume them, except for target exercises. When they do need replenishment, it will far more likely happen from a visit of a larger NS ship, who will have brought the ammo from Haulbowline

Did I hear something about 30mm there?? 👀👀 spill

I mean they will have to be drydocked in Cobh anyway for their annual inspections and the like so no reason not to handle munitions then.

If it is one of the bushmasters does that suggest they have been picked for the secondaries of the rest of the ships I wonder?

I'm expecting a couple of portakabins.

The first of the NSR boats has arrived at the base.

It was the Joyce out with the Russians.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41517743.html

Handy lookin piece of kit !

Honestly I presume it's the latter.

The motor launches will be based in the Ports of Dublin, Cork, Waterford/Belview and Limerick/Foynes.

They will provide a platform for training and service of Naval Reserve units into the future, and will perform security patrols in the major ports, perform inspections of commercial, revenue and fisheries regulations, offer a platform for Customs and Garda operations where required, assist in security and policing of large public events, assist in search and rescue using the digital comms system delivered as part of JCOP, operate as a Naval diving platform in the Ports and river estuaries, and where necessary, mount two 7.62 GPMGs and embark up to 12 armed personnel.

Money well spent, when a light littoral boat like that will do a job perfectly rather than tasking a larger patrol ship.

Half surprised they don't transfer over the 2 customs cutters that are being retired ,

ya, the big benefit is it could get young people interested in the NS, greater visibility if active units are maintained with taskings and exercises. No point having them though unless worthwhile and regular work (with the funding) is put their way.

I think the NS would want something more than empty soundbites before they would be willing to let them go even if they never use them again. I mean it’s somewhat different for the U.K., the frigate was dead on its feet, Albion needs a chunk of money and both she and Bulwark have lost some of their roles with Ocean gone and the Nordic Front now massively changed.