Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
256. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the minimum crew complement required for Irish naval vessels at sea, by class (Beckett, Róisín, those acquired from the Royal New Zealand Navy); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28527/23]
View answerThe core crew complement for the current classes of Naval Service vessels are:
• P50 Class – 44
• P60 Class – 44
• P70 Class – 20
Minimum crewing levels are dependent on the number of available personnel at each grade and for each specialist position that is required for a ship go to sea while meeting minimum health and safety requirements. Should any ship be below the minimum level for any grade or specialist position then the ship will be removed from sailing order.
The core crew complement for each vessel is made up of suitably qualified and experienced personnel. The specific ranks and specialisations of these personnel is an operational matter and therefore cannot be disclosed.
