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12/02/2007
HMS Intrepid to be recycled in the UK
The former Royal Navy assault ship HMS Intrepid is expected to be recycled at a British facility, the Ministry of Defence has announced.
The 12,000 tonne vessel, which is a key part of the fleet that led the campaign to retake the Falkland Islands 25 years ago, has been moored in Portsmouth harbour since she left service in 1999. The larger and better-equipped assault ship HMS Albion replaced her.
HMS Intrepid was launched in 1964; shortly after sister ship HMS Fearless. Both vessels were designed to support Royal Marine Commandos on amphibious operations by transporting and landing troops and equipment.
Their flight decks supported most helicopters and even Harrier jets during the Falklands conflict of 1982, in which both ships played a key role. Both then continued in service until HMS Intrepid was placed in reserve in 1991. HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark have replaced them.
Leavesley International has been selected as preferred bidder for the task of recycling HMS Intrepid and will now apply for the necessary licences and approvals. When the company has secured these permissions MoD expects to be in a position to place a contract for the task.
Leavesley's recycling plan includes reuse of engineered components, reuse of materials, predominantly steel, and a limited sale of 'souvenir' elements.
Commodore David Steel, Portsmouth Naval Base Commander, said: "All Royal Navy ships eventually reach the end of their working lives. HMS Intrepid played a key role in the Falkland Islands 25 years ago. Following her post-tour leave in Portsmouth, she can head gracefully into recycled retirement knowing that her replacement, HMS Albion, will continue her good work around the world."
(KMcA)
The 12,000 tonne vessel, which is a key part of the fleet that led the campaign to retake the Falkland Islands 25 years ago, has been moored in Portsmouth harbour since she left service in 1999. The larger and better-equipped assault ship HMS Albion replaced her.
HMS Intrepid was launched in 1964; shortly after sister ship HMS Fearless. Both vessels were designed to support Royal Marine Commandos on amphibious operations by transporting and landing troops and equipment.
Their flight decks supported most helicopters and even Harrier jets during the Falklands conflict of 1982, in which both ships played a key role. Both then continued in service until HMS Intrepid was placed in reserve in 1991. HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark have replaced them.
Leavesley International has been selected as preferred bidder for the task of recycling HMS Intrepid and will now apply for the necessary licences and approvals. When the company has secured these permissions MoD expects to be in a position to place a contract for the task.
Leavesley's recycling plan includes reuse of engineered components, reuse of materials, predominantly steel, and a limited sale of 'souvenir' elements.
Commodore David Steel, Portsmouth Naval Base Commander, said: "All Royal Navy ships eventually reach the end of their working lives. HMS Intrepid played a key role in the Falkland Islands 25 years ago. Following her post-tour leave in Portsmouth, she can head gracefully into recycled retirement knowing that her replacement, HMS Albion, will continue her good work around the world."
(KMcA)
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