The future of British seapower is ships like RFA Proteus
Docked alongside HMS Belfast in the Pool of London, the futuristic RFA Proteus astonishes with a bridge so advanced it rivals the starship Enterprise.
I was lucky enough to see the ship this week, and its presence was striking—an auxiliary ship appearing massive next to the famed World War II cruiser; I did not expect that.
Upon invitation, I boarded RFA Proteus for an exclusive tour with colleagues from other defence news websites. The first stop on the tour was the flight deck, posed awkwardly at the top of the ship, a hangover from her commercial days. The impression here is that there’s no real use for it aside from helping to evacuate any potential casualties, which is, of course, very important.
The bridge, which was remarkable, was the second stop. One bridge area is dedicated to traditional ship control, while the other oversees operational activities during missions involving remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). The large screens and advanced equipment recalled the Starship Enterprise, and her commercial heritage is on full display here.
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