Menu
13/02/2008
Portsmouth Boosted In £17 Million Naval Contract
Portsmouth is getting a major fillip with news that a £17 million contract for a naval vessel has been granted.
The project, to refurbish a Type 42 destroyer, the HMS York, has been awarded to Portsmouth-based Fleet Support Ltd (FSL), the Ministry of Defence has announced.
Work for the upkeep includes the maintenance of the Sea Dart missile launcher, improvements to fuel efficiency and upgrading the galley and domestic equipment to improve on-board living.
Defence Equipment Minister Baroness Taylor said: "A vibrant shipbuilding industry is essential to the UK. This is important for contracts for new powerful ships and the vital maintenance and upkeep work to our existing fleet.
"This £17 million contract to Fleet Support Limited is excellent news for Portsmouth and will ensure HMS York remains capable of playing a valuable front-line role in future operations."
The major tasks on board HMS York include fitting a new ship's IT network, which involves installing cabling throughout the whole vessel. Another internal network to be re-wired with multi-core cabling will be the ship's communication system, while the ship's interior accommodation and crew facilities are also set to be upgraded.
HMS York is the first refit of 2008 for Fleet Support Limited, a Portsmouth-based naval support company, which is a joint venture between BAE Systems and VT Group.
However, the refit is the fifth in a number of upkeep packages under the Surface Ship Support (SSS) Project. Five other ships have completed their upkeeps.
(KMcA)
The project, to refurbish a Type 42 destroyer, the HMS York, has been awarded to Portsmouth-based Fleet Support Ltd (FSL), the Ministry of Defence has announced.
Work for the upkeep includes the maintenance of the Sea Dart missile launcher, improvements to fuel efficiency and upgrading the galley and domestic equipment to improve on-board living.
Defence Equipment Minister Baroness Taylor said: "A vibrant shipbuilding industry is essential to the UK. This is important for contracts for new powerful ships and the vital maintenance and upkeep work to our existing fleet.
"This £17 million contract to Fleet Support Limited is excellent news for Portsmouth and will ensure HMS York remains capable of playing a valuable front-line role in future operations."
The major tasks on board HMS York include fitting a new ship's IT network, which involves installing cabling throughout the whole vessel. Another internal network to be re-wired with multi-core cabling will be the ship's communication system, while the ship's interior accommodation and crew facilities are also set to be upgraded.
HMS York is the first refit of 2008 for Fleet Support Limited, a Portsmouth-based naval support company, which is a joint venture between BAE Systems and VT Group.
However, the refit is the fifth in a number of upkeep packages under the Surface Ship Support (SSS) Project. Five other ships have completed their upkeeps.
(KMcA)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
20 August 2008
'Super-Port' Gets Go Ahead
A contract has been signed for the first construction phase of a £1.5 billion container port on the Thames. Dubai Ports (DP) World signed a £400m contract which will signal the start of work to develop the site on the north bank of the Thames.
'Super-Port' Gets Go Ahead
A contract has been signed for the first construction phase of a £1.5 billion container port on the Thames. Dubai Ports (DP) World signed a £400m contract which will signal the start of work to develop the site on the north bank of the Thames.
10 October 2003
Green light given for tow of further 'Ghost Fleet' ships
The government has cleared the way for a further two ships to be towed to the UK to be scrapped following an independent surveyor's report from the US.
Green light given for tow of further 'Ghost Fleet' ships
The government has cleared the way for a further two ships to be towed to the UK to be scrapped following an independent surveyor's report from the US.
28 June 2005
International fleet review gets underway
Marking the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, the Queen has begun a review of the huge international fleet assembled off Spithead near Portsmouth. Accompanied by Prince Philip, the Queen onboard polar survey ship HMS Endurance will review the 160 ships in the fleet that have assembled from 35 countries around the world to mark the event.
International fleet review gets underway
Marking the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, the Queen has begun a review of the huge international fleet assembled off Spithead near Portsmouth. Accompanied by Prince Philip, the Queen onboard polar survey ship HMS Endurance will review the 160 ships in the fleet that have assembled from 35 countries around the world to mark the event.
09 September 2011
Bikeability Support Contract Signifies Government Commitment
The Department for Transport (DfT) today announced a new contract to provide day to day Bikeability support services. This follows a commitment given earlier this year by the DfT to support and provide funding contributions for Bikeability for the remainder of the parliament.
Bikeability Support Contract Signifies Government Commitment
The Department for Transport (DfT) today announced a new contract to provide day to day Bikeability support services. This follows a commitment given earlier this year by the DfT to support and provide funding contributions for Bikeability for the remainder of the parliament.
23 April 2009
Harrier Boost With £574m Support Contract
The RAF and Royal Navy Harriers are to get a boost with a £574 million contract to support the aircraft during the remainder of their service lives. The contract, awarded to BAE Systems, covers repair, maintenance, spares provision, upgrade work and technical support.
Harrier Boost With £574m Support Contract
The RAF and Royal Navy Harriers are to get a boost with a £574 million contract to support the aircraft during the remainder of their service lives. The contract, awarded to BAE Systems, covers repair, maintenance, spares provision, upgrade work and technical support.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
