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Feature 6 | AMPHIBIOUS VESSELS
assembly units, as per Juan Carlos I, changes
are being introduced in block sequencing
and consolidation, with some process
improvements also being introduced in hot
work and outfi tting.
In addition, while block manufacture of the
BPE was split 50:50 between the Ferrol and
Fene yards, the ALHD programme will see
an increased percentage of build undertaken
at Fene. Th is is a refl ection of the fact that the
facilities in Fene, which has a background in
commercial ship construction, and latterly
off shore drill ships and production units, is
more suited to outsize shipbuilding.
While the BPE has adopted a mix of
military and commercial standards and
specifi cations, with structures, equipment
and materials based on Lloyds Register
standards, the ALHD is to be fully classed to Work has commenced on construction of the fi rst of Australia’s new multipurpose
Lloyds Naval Ship Rules. Th ese will be the fi rst amphibious ships at Spanish shipbuilder Navantia.
Australian vessels constructed to Lloyds Naval
Ship Rules with a full notation set including
hull, machinery and statutory aspects. resources. An in-service support strategy contract for in-service support should be
The ships are to be supported in is currently being developed and a call in place 12 months before the fi rst ship
Australia using locally-based industry for tenders is due in 2010. An initial enters service. WT
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