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But no opinion at 19:21

Strong Sell says a lot don't you think..

Https://www.offshorewind.biz/2024/01/29/bluefloat-renantis-and-orsted-move-forward-with-1-gw-scottish-floater/?trk=feed_main-feed-card_feed-article-content

Https://stromarwind.co.uk/scoping-reports-submitted-for-stromar-offshore-wind-farm/

Https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/business-environment/4865469/floating-wind-farm/

FISS Contracts mentioned relate to this

https://des.mod.uk/new-deal-support-navy-operations-will-support-over-700-british-job/

FISS Contracts mentioned relate to this

https://des.mod.uk/new-deal-support-navy-operations-will-support-over-700-british-job/

Https://bidstats.uk/tenders/2024/W04/815464979

Description

The MOD intends to amend the Contract for the provision of Classification, Survey and Design Appraisal Services to support the FISS requirement for Royal Fleet Auxiliary Vessels, Royal Navy Ocean Survey Vessel and Survey Vessels by extending the current term by 18 months until 30th September 2025 to ensure the continued provision of in-service support.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) is a naval auxiliary fleet owned by the UK's Ministry of Defence.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) manages the in-service support of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Hydrographic and Patrol vessels via the Future In-Service Support (FISS) Contracts, including Contract number CSS/0126 (the “Contract”) with Lloyd’s Register EMEA (“Lloyd’s Register”).

The MOD intends to amend the Contract for the provision of Classification, Survey and Design Appraisal Services to support the FISS requirement for Royal Fleet Auxiliary Vessels, Royal Navy Ocean Survey Vessel and Survey Vessels by extending the current term by 18 months until 30th September 2025 to ensure the continued provision of in-service support. The current value of the contract is £3,400,000 and the approximate value of the extension is £1,020,000, giving an estimated revised contract value following the extension of £4,420,000.

On UK Navy, from memory he said think of the economic chaos / opportunity cost of not investing in UK Navy.

Laura Kuensberg made the observation that defence spending could be a key UK electoral battleground between Conservatives and Labour.

Recent speech below gives a better summary of the UK/US Navies relationship and how it is expected to evolve. Investment need is highlighted for both Navies to address challenges.

SECNAV Del Toro Delivers Remarks at the Royal United Services Institute, LONDON

https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Speeches/display-speeches/Article/3656375/secnav-del-toro-delivers-remarks-at-the-royal-united-services-institute/

Interviewing US Navy Chief. Interesting to see what he diplomatically says on the state of the UK Navy.

Https://www.offshorewindscotland.org.uk/the-offshore-wind-market-in-scotland/

Https://www.crownestatescotland.com/scotlands-property/offshore-wind/current-projects

Interactive map showing current windfarm projects in Scotland

Https://www.offshorewindscotland.org.uk/deepwind-cluster/

Great to see the progress at Stornoway Port with the Deep Water Terminal.

This significant infrastructure project will help with the delivery of future ScotWind projects off Lewis. (That's the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles off the West Coast of Scotland for those who may be unsure of their Scottish geography). 😉

This will also assist the nearby Arnish Yard of Harland & Wolff to ship out some of the large components required for offshore wind and other industries. A really important project for the economy of the Western Isles.

Great job Alex MacLeod and team!

#offshorewind #floatingwind #energytransition #ports #portservices #scotwind

Https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-general-visits-faslane-naval-base/

US to station nuclear weapons in UK to counter threat from Russia

British tanker set on fire ‘by Houthi missile strike’

inside Putin’s arms race that is leaving the West behind

Https://fleet.ie/irelands-ports-will-be-vital-for-europes-energy-transition-sean-kelly-mep/

Https://www.investni.com/maritime-offshore-energy-cluster-resources

Belfast Harbour presentation confirms Belfast has FLOWMIS application in for port develoment. £140m capex project to be delivered by mid 26.

Future Investment Plans – D3

• Development of a 46 acre site to include 340m

heavy duty quay capable of supporting floating

offshore wind development in addition to cruise

and project cargo (target delivery by mid 2026)

• Significant capex estimated at £140m.

• Planning consent in place and application

recently submitted into FLOWMIS Funding Grant

Scheme.

• Well located to service floating offshore wind

development in the Celtic Sea, Northern Ireland

Territorial Waters and Scotwind Projects

• Supported by strong fabrication capabilities at

H&W and significant construction sector supply

chain capability

Https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/dup-executive-to-meet-on-monday-for-update-on-current-political-situation/a1196759090.html

"Harland & Wolff is expected to create one of the most advanced shipyards in the UK, significant for future export and domestic shipbuilding"

This is a point that should be being made to UKEF.