Originally Posted by
Davef68
So completely different from the Voyager or Point class deals, other than they might be looking for some Govt contracts/funding
Re the Points - I think 4 of the original 6 are still on contract, the other two having been released and sold in 2011/12. There is a contract up for grabs for a 5 year Sealift contract from 2025 as a replacement/extension.(most likely an extension as I can't see someone coming in with a lower bid with new ships)
Indeed. Completely different. Right this second, nothing to do with Government - or the MoD - because they're not announcing funding in any way shape or form. Penny is essentially doing a presser for BMA.
Four of the six Points are still in service and if you talk to their customer base they've proved very flexible and above all cheap (ETA - see Maxibons post above). The extension is basically covering the period between end of the extant contract and decisions on whether to combine the requirement with a future project (eg MRSS) or to hold a new competition for new builds Ro-Ro that will hit the required emissions control regs now coming into force.