20.03.2009.
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Britanska podmornica HMS Sceptre, spremna je za patrolu nakon završetka desetomesečnih radova na njoj...
Cela vestHMS Sceptre, the oldest seagoing vessel in the Royal Navy, is ready for patrol after successfully completing an intensive ten-month maintenance and defect-rectification work package.
The Clyde-based submarine has undergone a deep maintenance period (known as a RAMP - Revalidation and Assisted Maintenance Period) which occurs around once every three years.
The procedure allowed engineers to strip equipment and inspect areas of the submarine which are usually inaccessible. The Design Authorities also used the period to inspect the vessel, certifying that Sceptre is safe for operations for the remaining two years of her operational life.
During the RAMP at HM Naval Base Clyde, the opportunity was taken to upgrade weapon and electronic systems on HMS Sceptre, ensuring that the vessel is kept at the cutting edge of war-fighting capability.
Crew members also took the chance to catch up with leave, professional courses and adventurous training before heading back to sea.
Commander Colin Harvey, platform group manager, said:
"The completion of Sceptre's RAMP is a considerable achievement and a fine example of team work between the Royal Navy, Ministry of Defence and Babcock.
"The vessel's RAMP is the first major maintenance period to be conducted under the Incident and Injury Free principles and, with everyone working together, has resulted in a significant reduction in accidents and events."
Commander Steve Waller, Commanding Officer of HMS Sceptre, said:
"I have been immensely impressed with the engineering support provided by Babcock and the efforts of my ship's company in getting Sceptre ready to commence the final years of service.
"As a crew we are looking forward to completing our operational training and continuing on operations, spearheading the Royal Navy's employment of maritime power."
