Le James Joyce

[Norman Hardaker]

Le James Joyce

An early start this morning the vessel left the berth at 06.00 hrs hopefully for the final time for trials in the Bristol Channel. Hope everything ok.

[Norman Hardaker]

Le James Joyce

Understand further problems returning to shipyard tonights tide.

[Norman Hardaker]

Le James Joyce

Returned to shipyard on this morning tide will advise when further news forecoming.

[nr637]

Disappointing

Understand further problems returning to shipyard tonights tide.

How very disappointing for all concerned, especially the crew. Arrangements had been put in place to have a minister and press on board if she was on the way home, so that has to be postponed FOR NOW.

[a/tel]

This is crazy!. 5 months overdue now...

The ship need to be brought to a shipyard that has a drydock and is not restricted by spring tides.

Appledore are not doing themselves any favours in regards to their reputation!.

I know its possibly a sub contractors issue but the shipyard is responsible for delivering the ship on time.

Very disappointing, will hope for a better performance for P63

[Norman Hardaker]

Le James Joyce

Have heard this morning the vessel returned to the shipyard due to bearing trouble. Will advise progress.

[nr637]

Looking into the future

Proposed date of further sea trials is the 15th July, depending on the successful testing of the third ships engines on the 9th, so again it is all dependent!

[Dohville]

Won't be in Haulbowline for Seafest so. Very unfortunate and high profile.

[Dohville]

Proposed date of further sea trials is the 15th July, depending on the successful testing of the third ships engines on the 9th, so again it is all dependent!

Any progress?

[Norman Hardaker]

Le James Joyce

Latest new last night Capt Hoad posted due to sail at 17.30 hrs this evening keep fingers crossed.

[Norman Hardaker]

Le James Joyce

Good news the ships sailed yesterday evening at 17.45 hrs and looking at Marine Traffice at 05.45 hrs this morning the ships was off Milford Haven heading for Ireland. She must have been handed over during the night as the Lundy Puffin was is Ilfracombe at the same time.Hope everything goes well for her.

[Dohville]

Arrived in Cobh in the last hour, ahead of schedule, having gone to anchor nearby for a morning arrival at the naval base, alongside her sister Eithne, which is returning from the med.
Plans change like the weather.

[nr637]

Arrived in Cobh in the last hour, ahead of schedule, having gone to anchor nearby for a morning arrival at the naval base, alongside her sister Eithne, which is returning from the med.
Plans change like the weather.

The arrival of the newest Naval Service Offshore Patrol Vessel

http://www.military.ie/en/press-offi...8fc5a3c6f0c765

[nr637]

Great News

The next naval vessel, P63 currently under construction in UK, will be called the LE William Butler Yeats

[restless]

Any news on when p63 will leave the shed?