Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 November 2006
18 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Defence the maximum and minimum number of personnel required to man our ships on fishery patrol with a breakdown by ship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38130/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following 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 |
1 As per the agreed Naval Service Implementation Plan (NSIP) for each class and recommended for routine patrolling.
2 This 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.
3 Figures 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).
