Greetings
I have resisted commenting for a time but....
SAR-H is a service provision PFI for the entire UK. Not just out to sea but for the entire UK.
The replacement service will be "no less capable than the current service" thats a requirement not a request.
Neither the SAR-H IPT, the CG or military will task assets(ok not strictly true when you read the next bit). That still falls to the ARCC as this element is OUTSIDE the scope of the project. SO.....
calm down!
As for Sheffield, well done all. Yellow, grey red and white all could do it, all have done it all will do it in the future. The H in SAR H is harmonised i.e. all capable of completing any rescue. Not 60 yds or 60 miles inshore but anytime anyplace anywhere - actually thats quite catchy for the new service. Lets call it ... well for those old enough you know what I mean. For those that dont , go to bed its way past your bed time!
And one other thing. There is military in SAR-H, just less than currently is in the SAR service. So get off your soap boxes.
As for having a go at the MCA rep in the SAR-H IPT, why, the chap has a job to do and is doing it. I notice none of you mentioned the 2 uniformed military chaps or the fact that the IPT civil staff are part of the MOD civil service [if there is such a thing]. Stop looking for conspiracies! You need to look behind you more first!
Now can we all calm down and get back to the serious job of getting Crabb to bite again.
So, the new paint scheme, what colour. Takes step back, takes cover and retreats to corner.
Mind you Crabb will be at the SAR conference I bet.