AOR Replacement & the Joint Support Ship (Merged Threads)

[Halifax Tar]

Seaspan posted a video of Preserver’s bow being moved into place:

She looks to be coming together nicely.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

There was a guy on social media who sounds like he works on the SS shop floor, that claims Topsee (or another admiral) tore a strip off of SS management for problems and delays and caused some people to be replaced.

 

[Halifax Tar]

There was a guy on social media who sounds like he works on the SS shop floor, that claims Topsee (or another admiral) tore a strip off of SS management for problems and delays and caused some people to be replaced.

Is JSS running into problems ? I was honestly blissfully thinking everything was hunky-dory...

I know people don't like Topshee but like Norman, who I also sailed with, you cannot cast doubt on their love for the Navy.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

I would be utterly surprised if everything was going smoothly. This ship is the largest ship for the navy and the first naval vessel and first of class. I suspect a lot of things from the shop floor POV look utterly stupid and might be or they can't see the constraints the designers are working under.

 

[MilEME09]

I would be utterly surprised if everything was going smoothly. This ship is the largest ship for the navy and the first naval vessel and first of class. I suspect a lot of things from the shop floor POV look utterly stupid and might be or they can't see the constraints the designers are working under.

Im sure there have been plenty of issues, I am sure Topshee ripped them a new one for preventable issues

 

[Underway]

There was a guy on social media who sounds like he works on the SS shop floor, that claims Topsee (or another admiral) tore a strip off of SS management for problems and delays and caused some people to be replaced.

You know you need to provide the spilt tea now...

Is JSS running into problems ? I was honestly blissfully thinking everything was hunky-dory...

For PROTECTEUR there are certainly problems, some self inflicted, I think they are behind schedule again after making some good gains to get the ship launched. PRESERVER is going much better.

 

[Kirkhill]

Navantia UK began construction of the first of the new logistical ships for the United Kingdom’s Royal Fleet Auxiliary

The Navantia UK shipyard in Appledore officially began construction of the first logistics ship under the Ministry of Defence’s Fleet Solid Support (FSS)

www.zona-militar.com

Excellent, the RFA is getting new ships to support the RN

Plan going well, plan stops...

Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors consider strike action again - Navy Lookout

The status of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary has again become an increasing concern. Due to budget constraints, there is renewed discontent over pay and ships laid up for lack of funds. A spokesperson for the RMT union, which represents the majority of RFA ratings, said: “We are balloting our members...

www.navylookout.com

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Suggestion, get Seaspan to build half a dozen more JSS and keep a couple while leasing out the rest to Federal Fleet Services to support the RN and JEF.