Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2006
523 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the number of patrol ships in the Naval Service fleet; the number of personnel assigned to each ship; the maximum number of personnel that may be sent on patrol on a patrol ship; the minimum number of personnel that may be sent on patrol on a patrol ship; the average number of personnel routinely sent on patrol on a patrol ship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37577/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information sought by the Deputy is set out in a tabular statement which indicates the manning levels of vessels (all ranks).
|
Vessel Category |
Maximum Manning Possible |
Recommended Level of Manning as per NSIP1 |
Minimum Manning as per Naval Service Operations Command2 |
Average Sailing Manning3 |
|
Helicopter Patrol Vessel (HPV) |
86 |
52 |
38 |
53 |
|
Large Patrol Vessel (LPV) |
49 |
39 |
30 |
40 |
|
Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) |
54 |
40 |
30 |
41 |
|
Coastal Patrol Vessel (CPV). |
46 |
38 |
30 |
38 |
1As per the agreed Naval Service Implementation Plan (NSIP) for each class and recommended for routine patrolling.
2This is the minimum number per ship for routine patrolling. In an emergency, the Ship's Captain may sail with less than the minimum to respond to urgent operational demands.
3Figures include trainees from time to time in addition.
The Naval Service operates a fleet of eight ships categorised as follows:
1 × Helicopter Patrol Vessel (HPV)
2 × Large Patrol Vessels (LPV)
3 × Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV)
2 × Coastal Patrol Vessels (CPV).
