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The UK Begin Search For New Sealift Point-Class Roll-On Roll-Off Vessels
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence has begun to explore options for a future strategic sealift ships Point-class roll-on roll-off vessels capability to begin operation in 2025.
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence issued an request for information for an interim strategic sealift capability, The existing sealift contract from the Ministry of Defence for Foreland Shipping to provide four Point-class roll-on roll-off vessels,lasting a minimum of five years and to an updated user requirement. This interim capability would succeed the Ministry of Defence existing sealift contract which expires on 31 December 2024.
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published: 26 Oct 2021
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British strategic sealift ships
Footage:
British Army, @BalticSecurity, NATO Channel, US Army Europe & Africa
More about these ships here:
https://www.navylookout.com/transporting-military-hardware-around-the-world-uk-strategic-sealift/
published: 03 Mar 2022
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MV ANVIL POINT ENTERS DEVONPORT NAVAL BASE - 20th December 2021
Foreland Shipping Point Class Ro-Ro Cargo Vessel MV ANVIL POINT enters Devonport Naval Base at Devils Point on 20th December 2021. #Warship #Defence #Military @classictraction
published: 22 Dec 2021
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ANVIL POINT roll-on/roll-off sealift ships at MARCHWOOD
The Point class is a class of six roll-on/roll-off sealift ships originally procured under a Private Finance Initiative to be available for use as naval auxiliaries to the British armed forces. Two of the ships have now been released from the contract, leaving four available for service with the military.
published: 03 Apr 2024
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Hurst Point and Eddystone - Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
As the Eddystone leaves her berth at Marchwood Hurst Point awaits her next move..Taken August 2019
published: 01 Dec 2019
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Meet the US Navy’s NEW Fastest Transport Ship to Move Tanks, Weapons and Troops
Meet the US Navy’s NEW Fastest Transport Ship to Move Tanks, Weapons and Troops.
The U.S. Navy will soon deploy another super high-speed vessel able to transport 600 tons of troops, weapons, equipment, ammo and even a small fleet of seventy-ton Abrams tanks to war. This transport will change the scope and nature of coordinated amphibious attack.
The service’s 12th Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) ship, the USNS Newport, recently completed what’s called Integrated Sea Trials, an assessment and demonstration exercise intended to prepare the ship for full-scale operations by conducting maneuvers, transport missions and some reconnaissance operations. By traveling at fast-speeds of thirty-five knots and over distances as far as 1,200 miles, the new ships bring new dimensions to the Navy’s ...
published: 09 May 2022
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Hurst Point ship
published: 27 Jul 2022
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Royal Navy - HARTLAND POINT-WORK VESSEL-Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
HARTLAND POINT - WORK VESSEL
Point-class sealift ship
For the United States Coast Guard vessels see Point Class Cutters (USCG).
The Point class is a class of six roll-on/roll-off sealift ships originally procured under a Private Finance Initiative to be available for use as naval auxiliaries to the British armed forces. Two of the ships have now been released from the contract, leaving four available for service with the military.
The Point-class sealift ships are the result of the Strategic Defence Review and are designed by Houlder Ltd for the strategic transport of military cargoes and vehicles in times of need. The UK Ministry of Defence has purchased a 22-year charter from Foreland Shipping (previously named "AWSR Shipping"), who own, operate and crew the ships, utilising them as mer...
published: 24 May 2015
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Royal Navy - ANVIL POINT-Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
Point-class sealift ship
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the United States Coast Guard vessels see Point Class Cutters (USCG).
This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (January 2013)
Mv longstone.jpg
MV Longstone
Class overview
Name: Point class
Builders: Flensburger Schiffbau (4 ships)
Harland & Wolff, Belfast (2 ships)
Operators: Foreland Shipping Ltd (formerly AWSR Ltd)
In service: 2002–current
Completed: 6
Active: 4 under contract with the MOD
General characteristics
Type: Roll-on/roll-off
Displacement: 23,000 tonnes full load[1]
Length: 193.0 m (633.2 ft)[1]
Beam: 26.0 m (85.3 ft)[1]
Draught: 7.6 m (25 ft)[1]
Propulsion: 2 x MaK 94M43 ...
published: 21 Jun 2015
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United States Navy USNS Salvor (ARS-52) Safeguard-class Salvage Ship Subic Bay Zambales Philippines
published: 19 Sep 2020
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The UK Begin Search For New Sealift Point-Class Roll-On Roll-Off Vessels
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence has begun to explore options for a future strategic sealift ships Point-class roll-on roll-off vessels capability to begi...
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence has begun to explore options for a future strategic sealift ships Point-class roll-on roll-off vessels capability to begin operation in 2025.
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence issued an request for information for an interim strategic sealift capability, The existing sealift contract from the Ministry of Defence for Foreland Shipping to provide four Point-class roll-on roll-off vessels,lasting a minimum of five years and to an updated user requirement. This interim capability would succeed the Ministry of Defence existing sealift contract which expires on 31 December 2024.
Footage © MoD Crown Copyright.
https://wn.com/The_UK_Begin_Search_For_New_Sealift_Point_Class_Roll_On_Roll_Off_Vessels
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence has begun to explore options for a future strategic sealift ships Point-class roll-on roll-off vessels capability to begin operation in 2025.
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence issued an request for information for an interim strategic sealift capability, The existing sealift contract from the Ministry of Defence for Foreland Shipping to provide four Point-class roll-on roll-off vessels,lasting a minimum of five years and to an updated user requirement. This interim capability would succeed the Ministry of Defence existing sealift contract which expires on 31 December 2024.
Footage © MoD Crown Copyright.
- published: 26 Oct 2021
- views: 14283
3:12
British strategic sealift ships
Footage:
British Army, @BalticSecurity, NATO Channel, US Army Europe & Africa
More about these ships here:
https://www.navylookout.com/transporting-military...
Footage:
British Army, @BalticSecurity, NATO Channel, US Army Europe & Africa
More about these ships here:
https://www.navylookout.com/transporting-military-hardware-around-the-world-uk-strategic-sealift/
https://wn.com/British_Strategic_Sealift_Ships
Footage:
British Army, @BalticSecurity, NATO Channel, US Army Europe & Africa
More about these ships here:
https://www.navylookout.com/transporting-military-hardware-around-the-world-uk-strategic-sealift/
- published: 03 Mar 2022
- views: 6799
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MV ANVIL POINT ENTERS DEVONPORT NAVAL BASE - 20th December 2021
Foreland Shipping Point Class Ro-Ro Cargo Vessel MV ANVIL POINT enters Devonport Naval Base at Devils Point on 20th December 2021. #Warship #Defence #Military @...
Foreland Shipping Point Class Ro-Ro Cargo Vessel MV ANVIL POINT enters Devonport Naval Base at Devils Point on 20th December 2021. #Warship #Defence #Military @classictraction
https://wn.com/Mv_Anvil_Point_Enters_Devonport_Naval_Base_20Th_December_2021
Foreland Shipping Point Class Ro-Ro Cargo Vessel MV ANVIL POINT enters Devonport Naval Base at Devils Point on 20th December 2021. #Warship #Defence #Military @classictraction
- published: 22 Dec 2021
- views: 212
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ANVIL POINT roll-on/roll-off sealift ships at MARCHWOOD
The Point class is a class of six roll-on/roll-off sealift ships originally procured under a Private Finance Initiative to be available for use as naval auxilia...
The Point class is a class of six roll-on/roll-off sealift ships originally procured under a Private Finance Initiative to be available for use as naval auxiliaries to the British armed forces. Two of the ships have now been released from the contract, leaving four available for service with the military.
https://wn.com/Anvil_Point_Roll_On_Roll_Off_Sealift_Ships_At_Marchwood
The Point class is a class of six roll-on/roll-off sealift ships originally procured under a Private Finance Initiative to be available for use as naval auxiliaries to the British armed forces. Two of the ships have now been released from the contract, leaving four available for service with the military.
- published: 03 Apr 2024
- views: 79
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Hurst Point and Eddystone - Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
As the Eddystone leaves her berth at Marchwood Hurst Point awaits her next move..Taken August 2019
As the Eddystone leaves her berth at Marchwood Hurst Point awaits her next move..Taken August 2019
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As the Eddystone leaves her berth at Marchwood Hurst Point awaits her next move..Taken August 2019
- published: 01 Dec 2019
- views: 114
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Meet the US Navy’s NEW Fastest Transport Ship to Move Tanks, Weapons and Troops
Meet the US Navy’s NEW Fastest Transport Ship to Move Tanks, Weapons and Troops.
The U.S. Navy will soon deploy another super high-speed vessel able to transpo...
Meet the US Navy’s NEW Fastest Transport Ship to Move Tanks, Weapons and Troops.
The U.S. Navy will soon deploy another super high-speed vessel able to transport 600 tons of troops, weapons, equipment, ammo and even a small fleet of seventy-ton Abrams tanks to war. This transport will change the scope and nature of coordinated amphibious attack.
The service’s 12th Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) ship, the USNS Newport, recently completed what’s called Integrated Sea Trials, an assessment and demonstration exercise intended to prepare the ship for full-scale operations by conducting maneuvers, transport missions and some reconnaissance operations. By traveling at fast-speeds of thirty-five knots and over distances as far as 1,200 miles, the new ships bring new dimensions to the Navy’s increasingly expeditionary warfare strategy.
While classified as “non-combatant” ships, the EPF ships are not themselves armed with weapons but engineered for fast humanitarian transport, disaster relief and other high-speed missions. However, make no mistake, the ships are planned for major combat operations as well, as they can “roll-on/roll-off” armored vehicles, large numbers of armed soldiers or marines and, if needed, a group of drones.
https://wn.com/Meet_The_US_Navy’S_New_Fastest_Transport_Ship_To_Move_Tanks,_Weapons_And_Troops
Meet the US Navy’s NEW Fastest Transport Ship to Move Tanks, Weapons and Troops.
The U.S. Navy will soon deploy another super high-speed vessel able to transport 600 tons of troops, weapons, equipment, ammo and even a small fleet of seventy-ton Abrams tanks to war. This transport will change the scope and nature of coordinated amphibious attack.
The service’s 12th Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) ship, the USNS Newport, recently completed what’s called Integrated Sea Trials, an assessment and demonstration exercise intended to prepare the ship for full-scale operations by conducting maneuvers, transport missions and some reconnaissance operations. By traveling at fast-speeds of thirty-five knots and over distances as far as 1,200 miles, the new ships bring new dimensions to the Navy’s increasingly expeditionary warfare strategy.
While classified as “non-combatant” ships, the EPF ships are not themselves armed with weapons but engineered for fast humanitarian transport, disaster relief and other high-speed missions. However, make no mistake, the ships are planned for major combat operations as well, as they can “roll-on/roll-off” armored vehicles, large numbers of armed soldiers or marines and, if needed, a group of drones.
- published: 09 May 2022
- views: 15866
4:22
Royal Navy - HARTLAND POINT-WORK VESSEL-Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
HARTLAND POINT - WORK VESSEL
Point-class sealift ship
For the United States Coast Guard vessels see Point Class Cutters (USCG).
The Point class is a class of s...
HARTLAND POINT - WORK VESSEL
Point-class sealift ship
For the United States Coast Guard vessels see Point Class Cutters (USCG).
The Point class is a class of six roll-on/roll-off sealift ships originally procured under a Private Finance Initiative to be available for use as naval auxiliaries to the British armed forces. Two of the ships have now been released from the contract, leaving four available for service with the military.
The Point-class sealift ships are the result of the Strategic Defence Review and are designed by Houlder Ltd for the strategic transport of military cargoes and vehicles in times of need. The UK Ministry of Defence has purchased a 22-year charter from Foreland Shipping (previously named "AWSR Shipping"), who own, operate and crew the ships, utilising them as merchantmen when they are not required for military service. The small British crews are provided by Foreland Shipping and are required to be sponsored reserves as a condition of service, which means they can be called up to become part of the Armed Forces in times of crisis. The benefits of this is that it guarantees crews in times of crisis, it means crew members can be expected to work under the Armed Forces Act 2006 rather than the Merchant Navy Code of Conduct, and that they would be classed as combatants and be afforded the rights granted under the Geneva Convention.
MV Hartland Point carrying military equipment during the Royal Navy exercise Cougar 12.
Of the six ships, MV Longstone and Beachy Head were on charter to the civilian company "Transfennica" operating a RoRo cargo ferry service in the Baltic Sea, connecting Hanko in Finland and Lübeck in Germany. Most recently they have been operating on the Immingham to Cuxhaven route for DFDS. Other ships have also been involved in commercial activity with other companies and other militaries. All ships are available to the UK MOD at very short notice if required. The first four ships have been kept almost constantly busy on MoD duties since the build-up to the Iraq invasion in 2003, but MV Longstone and Beachy Head have seen little MoD service and in the current budget environment are likely to be sold.
Four ships were built by the German company Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft, the balance being built by Harland and Wolff in Belfast. All are named for British points and headlands. They replaced the Royal Fleet Auxiliaries RFA Sea Centurion and Sea Crusader in service.
Operational history[edit]
MV Hartland Point was part of the COUGAR 12 Response Force Task Group and also active in operations off the Cornish coast in 2012.[2][3] MV Hurst Point made a port call at Gibraltar in August 2013 and is part of the COUGAR 13 Response Force Task Group.
IMO number 7509639
Name of the ship HARTLAND POINT
Type of ship WORK VESSEL
Gross tonnage 7363 tons
DWT 10530 tons
Year of build 1945
Builder VERSATILE PACIFIC SHIPYARD - VANCOUVER, CANADA
Last known flag U.K.
Name: Point class
Builders: Flensburger Schiffbau (4 ships)
Harland & Wolff, Belfast (2 ships)
Operators: Foreland Shipping Ltd (formerly AWSR Ltd)
In service: 2002–current
Completed: 6
Active: 4 under contract with the MOD
General characteristics
Type: Roll-on/roll-off
Displacement: 23,000 tonnes full load[1]
Length: 193.0 m (633.2 ft)[1]
Beam: 26.0 m (85.3 ft)[1]
Draught: 7.6 m (25 ft)[1]
Propulsion: 2 x MaK 94M43 diesels; 21,700 hp
2 propellers
bow thruster
Speed: 21.5 knots (39.8 km/h)
Range: 9,200 nautical miles (17,000 km) at 21.5 knots (39.8 km/h)
Capacity: 14,200 dwt
2,650 linear metres of space for vehicles
130 armoured vehicles and 60 trucks and ammunition or 8,000 tonnes of vehicles
Sensors and
processing systems: I-band navigation radar
Armament: None
Aviation facilities: Can carry up to four helicopters including Chinnok, Merlin and Lynx
Notes: Sourced from Jane's Fighting Ships 2008–2009, p. 876
https://wn.com/Royal_Navy_Hartland_Point_Work_Vessel_Ro_Ro_Cargo_Ship
HARTLAND POINT - WORK VESSEL
Point-class sealift ship
For the United States Coast Guard vessels see Point Class Cutters (USCG).
The Point class is a class of six roll-on/roll-off sealift ships originally procured under a Private Finance Initiative to be available for use as naval auxiliaries to the British armed forces. Two of the ships have now been released from the contract, leaving four available for service with the military.
The Point-class sealift ships are the result of the Strategic Defence Review and are designed by Houlder Ltd for the strategic transport of military cargoes and vehicles in times of need. The UK Ministry of Defence has purchased a 22-year charter from Foreland Shipping (previously named "AWSR Shipping"), who own, operate and crew the ships, utilising them as merchantmen when they are not required for military service. The small British crews are provided by Foreland Shipping and are required to be sponsored reserves as a condition of service, which means they can be called up to become part of the Armed Forces in times of crisis. The benefits of this is that it guarantees crews in times of crisis, it means crew members can be expected to work under the Armed Forces Act 2006 rather than the Merchant Navy Code of Conduct, and that they would be classed as combatants and be afforded the rights granted under the Geneva Convention.
MV Hartland Point carrying military equipment during the Royal Navy exercise Cougar 12.
Of the six ships, MV Longstone and Beachy Head were on charter to the civilian company "Transfennica" operating a RoRo cargo ferry service in the Baltic Sea, connecting Hanko in Finland and Lübeck in Germany. Most recently they have been operating on the Immingham to Cuxhaven route for DFDS. Other ships have also been involved in commercial activity with other companies and other militaries. All ships are available to the UK MOD at very short notice if required. The first four ships have been kept almost constantly busy on MoD duties since the build-up to the Iraq invasion in 2003, but MV Longstone and Beachy Head have seen little MoD service and in the current budget environment are likely to be sold.
Four ships were built by the German company Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft, the balance being built by Harland and Wolff in Belfast. All are named for British points and headlands. They replaced the Royal Fleet Auxiliaries RFA Sea Centurion and Sea Crusader in service.
Operational history[edit]
MV Hartland Point was part of the COUGAR 12 Response Force Task Group and also active in operations off the Cornish coast in 2012.[2][3] MV Hurst Point made a port call at Gibraltar in August 2013 and is part of the COUGAR 13 Response Force Task Group.
IMO number 7509639
Name of the ship HARTLAND POINT
Type of ship WORK VESSEL
Gross tonnage 7363 tons
DWT 10530 tons
Year of build 1945
Builder VERSATILE PACIFIC SHIPYARD - VANCOUVER, CANADA
Last known flag U.K.
Name: Point class
Builders: Flensburger Schiffbau (4 ships)
Harland & Wolff, Belfast (2 ships)
Operators: Foreland Shipping Ltd (formerly AWSR Ltd)
In service: 2002–current
Completed: 6
Active: 4 under contract with the MOD
General characteristics
Type: Roll-on/roll-off
Displacement: 23,000 tonnes full load[1]
Length: 193.0 m (633.2 ft)[1]
Beam: 26.0 m (85.3 ft)[1]
Draught: 7.6 m (25 ft)[1]
Propulsion: 2 x MaK 94M43 diesels; 21,700 hp
2 propellers
bow thruster
Speed: 21.5 knots (39.8 km/h)
Range: 9,200 nautical miles (17,000 km) at 21.5 knots (39.8 km/h)
Capacity: 14,200 dwt
2,650 linear metres of space for vehicles
130 armoured vehicles and 60 trucks and ammunition or 8,000 tonnes of vehicles
Sensors and
processing systems: I-band navigation radar
Armament: None
Aviation facilities: Can carry up to four helicopters including Chinnok, Merlin and Lynx
Notes: Sourced from Jane's Fighting Ships 2008–2009, p. 876
- published: 24 May 2015
- views: 3939
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Royal Navy - ANVIL POINT-Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
Point-class sealift ship
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the United States Coast Guard vessels see Point Class Cutters (USCG).
This article needs add...
Point-class sealift ship
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the United States Coast Guard vessels see Point Class Cutters (USCG).
This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (January 2013)
Mv longstone.jpg
MV Longstone
Class overview
Name: Point class
Builders: Flensburger Schiffbau (4 ships)
Harland & Wolff, Belfast (2 ships)
Operators: Foreland Shipping Ltd (formerly AWSR Ltd)
In service: 2002–current
Completed: 6
Active: 4 under contract with the MOD
General characteristics
Type: Roll-on/roll-off
Displacement: 23,000 tonnes full load[1]
Length: 193.0 m (633.2 ft)[1]
Beam: 26.0 m (85.3 ft)[1]
Draught: 7.6 m (25 ft)[1]
Propulsion: 2 x MaK 94M43 diesels; 21,700 hp
2 propellers
bow thruster
Speed: 21.5 knots (39.8 km/h)
Range: 9,200 nautical miles (17,000 km) at 21.5 knots (39.8 km/h)
Capacity: 14,200 dwt
2,650 linear metres of space for vehicles
130 armoured vehicles and 60 trucks and ammunition or 8,000 tonnes of vehicles
Sensors and
processing systems: I-band navigation radar
Armament: None
Aviation facilities: Can carry up to four helicopters including Chinnok, Merlin and Lynx
Notes: Sourced from Jane's Fighting Ships 2008–2009, p. 876
The Point class is a class of six roll-on/roll-off sealift ships originally procured under a Private Finance Initiative to be available for use as naval auxiliaries to the British armed forces. Two of the ships have now been released from the contract, leaving four available for service with the military.
https://wn.com/Royal_Navy_Anvil_Point_Ro_Ro_Cargo_Ship
Point-class sealift ship
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the United States Coast Guard vessels see Point Class Cutters (USCG).
This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (January 2013)
Mv longstone.jpg
MV Longstone
Class overview
Name: Point class
Builders: Flensburger Schiffbau (4 ships)
Harland & Wolff, Belfast (2 ships)
Operators: Foreland Shipping Ltd (formerly AWSR Ltd)
In service: 2002–current
Completed: 6
Active: 4 under contract with the MOD
General characteristics
Type: Roll-on/roll-off
Displacement: 23,000 tonnes full load[1]
Length: 193.0 m (633.2 ft)[1]
Beam: 26.0 m (85.3 ft)[1]
Draught: 7.6 m (25 ft)[1]
Propulsion: 2 x MaK 94M43 diesels; 21,700 hp
2 propellers
bow thruster
Speed: 21.5 knots (39.8 km/h)
Range: 9,200 nautical miles (17,000 km) at 21.5 knots (39.8 km/h)
Capacity: 14,200 dwt
2,650 linear metres of space for vehicles
130 armoured vehicles and 60 trucks and ammunition or 8,000 tonnes of vehicles
Sensors and
processing systems: I-band navigation radar
Armament: None
Aviation facilities: Can carry up to four helicopters including Chinnok, Merlin and Lynx
Notes: Sourced from Jane's Fighting Ships 2008–2009, p. 876
The Point class is a class of six roll-on/roll-off sealift ships originally procured under a Private Finance Initiative to be available for use as naval auxiliaries to the British armed forces. Two of the ships have now been released from the contract, leaving four available for service with the military.
- published: 21 Jun 2015
- views: 2092