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between 1987 and 1992 and remain potent a new communications mast while a Zeiss while the minehunters may also receive
boats but they have been augmented by OMS 100 electro-optical mast will replace stand-off sonars but only the Ensdorfs
four U212A of which the last, U34, was one of the periscopes. are capable of controlling the 18 Seehund
commissioned in April 2007. Th ey have Th ere will be a new combat management drone minesweepers.
a submerged displacement of 1830tonnes system and sensors, including a new Atlas Germany currently has two Berlin
and feature 306 kW Siemens/HDW EFAS flank sonar array, and enhanced (E702) class underway replenishment
air independent propulsion systems communications including the Calypso ships and with a growing commitment to
which help to extend their underwater buoy which will permit communications out-of-area operations is now planning
endurance. A similar system, rated at 240 even when the submarine is deep. Th ere a third. However, the budget was only
kW, is installed in the export U214 design will also be a four-man lockout chamber €180 million and it now appears the
selected by Korea and Greece but these for special forces who currently use third 20,240tonne ship will cost double
are conventional submarines with AIP torpedo tubes. The submarine might that fi gure.
capabilities rather than true AIP boats like receive the Interactive Defence and Industry is unlikely to back down
the U212A. Attack System (IDAS) wire-guided missile because the orderbooks are full and it
Work on two improved boats began system which was demonstrated in May is possible the third ‘Berlin’ will be a
at the end of August 2007 and will be and there is talk of an unmanned aerial combined underway replenishment ship
executed by Arge 2 Los 212A which vehicle launcher. and strategic sealift vessel similar to the
consists of the ThyssenKrupp Marine Th e mine countermeasures force - 10 Canadian Joint Support Ship (JSS).
Systems Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft Frankenthal (MJ 332) and fi ve Kulmbach ThyssenKrupp Marine’s Blohm &
(HDW) and Nordseewerke with deliveries (MJ 333) minehunters with fi ve Ensdorf Voss is competing for this programme
expected in 2012 and 2013. While similar (MS 342) coastal mine sweepers - is and there is outline agreement between
to the U212A Batch 1 the Batch 2 boats will receiving minor upgrades. All will receive Th yssenKrupp’s HDW and Portugal for
be modifi ed for operating in tropical waters Atlas Sea Fox disposable vehicles for such a ship, although Lisbon currently
and have a modifi ed sail to accommodate reconnaissance and neutralisation system lacks spare building capacity. WT
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LLOYDS REGISTER EDUCATIONAL TRUST SHIP SAFETY AWARDS
Nominations are invited for the 2008 RINA - Lloyds Register Educational Trust Ship Safety Awards.
Entries close 1st January 2009
The RINA- Lloyds Register Educational Trust Ship Safety Awards
recognise recent innovations or developments which have led to an improvement of safety at sea, or which
have the potential to do so.
Entries may be submitted directly by individuals or teams from universities and industry from any country, and
may cover design, construction, research, equipment or operations. Entries are judged on originality, quality of
design, feasibility of production and contribution to ship safety.
Members who are aware of recent work by a university, company or organisation which has or could lead to
an improvement in safety at sea are invited to nominate them for one of the Awards, giving brief details of the
achievement. The nominated university, company or organisation will then be invited to submit an entry.
There are separate categories for universities and industry. An Award of £1500 is made in each of the categories
and will be presented at the 2009 RINA Annual Dinner.
Requests for further information and expressions of interest should be forwarded to:
Director of Professional Affairs
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects
10 Upper Belgrave Street, London SW1X 8BQ
Tel: +44(0)20 7235 4622
Fax: +44(0)20 7259 5912
Email:
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