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He added: “All stakeholders in the partnership
can be very satisfi ed with the project end result. Th e
four pillars of ship’s staff , SFM(C), IPT and Babcock
Marine have all worked very hard to achieve the
milestones and have dealt with the issues that threat-
ened them very professionally.”
Commenting on the project Lieutenant
Commander Bob Bruford, the Commanding Offi cer
of HMS Penzance, said: “Th e partnership that has
been forged in this new style contract has delivered
Penzance achieved CAD in July. an outstanding product for the Royal Navy.”

Acquisition
Further, the refi t on HMS Penzance was undertaken
by Babcock Marine in parallel with a refi t on HMS
Greeks start AAW
Pembroke (also due to achieve contract acceptance
project
shortly) involving a similar substantial work package,
which presented added challenges. Naval Spyglass reports that the Greek Navy has begun
“Driving two very similar and complex programmes its programme for new anti-air warfare (AAW)
to a successful conclusion in parallel demanded a ships by publishing its requirements. Th e Hellenic
huge eff ort from all involved, particularly with the Navy would like six frigates but it is widely believed
late injection of additional work,” Babcock Marine that there is funding for only four. A construction
MCMV ship manager George White said. “To have contract is anticipated in 2010 with the fi rst ship being
gained contract acceptance for Penzance ahead of commissioned in 2015 and the remainder joining the
schedule represents a signifi cant achievement.” fl eet over the next fi ve years.
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