Originally Posted by
Not_a_boffin
I'd hit reverse gear away from this discussion if you're going to post nonsense......any evidence for either of your assertions on utility or cost?
I made no comments on utility NAB - in fact many of the "commercial" ships bought or operated have been a good deal - the "Argos" for example soldiers on forever
Most contracts or long leases have a rollover/extension provision - but it never comes cheap in my experience.
Penny M is, as other have pointed out, floating the idea of new vessels - and after 20 years it's probably worth thinking about but I have doubts that this Government is capable of taking any decision quickly