12/14/2023 0 Comments Not getting high school fleet portraits in regular containers world of warships![]() ![]() However, FSS has a significantly larger clearway, where stores are brought up from below which will facilitate an improved replenishment tempo. Stores movement will be undertaken by the conventional use of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and lifts in the same way as RFA Fort Victoria does currently. FSS will be a dry cargo-only vessel and has space for 9,000m 3 of ammunition, spares, food and general stores.Īs another of the cost reduction measures, FSS will not feature the manpower-saving automation of the Highly Mechanised Weapon Handling Systems (HMWHS) used on board the QEC carriers. Fort Victoria has around 3,330m 3 solid stores capacity but also carries fuel for issue. The MoD says that compared to its predecessors RFA Fort Rosalie, Fort Austin and Fort Victoria, FSS will “ have significantly improved cargo capacity and replenishment capability to deliver the tempo required, have lower emissions and fuel consumption and are adaptable for future roles”. FSS will displace about 20% more than RFA Fort Victoria (the only solid stores replenishment ship currently in service) having a beam more than 4 meters greater. ![]() Their greater beam and length is primarily because of the additional internal volume needed for storing and handling dry cargo compared with the simpler tanks and pipework of the oil tankers. In order to meet the budget, the MoD revised the specification and the 6-rig, 50,000+ tonne ‘beast’ was subsequently scaled down and the ship will now have 3 rigs able to pass 2.5-tonne loads to the carrier from one rig at a time.ĭespite the reduction in size and ambition, FSS will still be the largest stores ships ever operated by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, displacing 39,000 tonnes, about the same as the Tide Class tankers. The first iteration of the specification called for 6 HRAS rigs which would allow FSS to simultaneously pass 5-tonne loads on two rigs to the aircraft carrier. BMT have been working on the project since at least 2019 when the initial mock-ups were made public. FSS will be a major leap forward in capability for the RFA and the overall design appears purposeful and attractive. There has been plenty of coverage of the Fleet Solid Support ship procurement process but here we take the first detailed look at the winning ship design.Īt this early stage, full details are not yet public and there maybe further refinements before construction begins but the outline features of the vessel are available. ![]()
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