RN Frigates: Type 23 Duke Class

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HMS Kent

All change at the top for Kent as Cdr Jez Brettell RN assumes Command from Cdr Matt Sykes RN. Cdr Brettell is Kent's 14th Commanding Officer as we head into a busy 2022 remaining as part of the Maritime Task Group Invicta.

See - https://twitter.com/hms_kent/status/1484145352295030784
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Documenting the Royal Navy in action – the making of “Warship Life at Sea”


We spoke with Mark Tattersall, the executive producer of a series of recent TV documentaries recorded on operational RN warships and submarines. Here we look at the background and process of making these remarkable programmes.

For those that wonder what RN vessels do when they disappear over the horizon, several recent TV documentaries have helped reveal more about what happens at sea on operations. Making these programmes is not straightforward and is a lengthy process that involves considerable skill. The show must be engaging enough to have a broad appeal to an audience with a limited understanding of what navies do, while at the same time satisfying Operational Security(OPSEC) and Personnel Security (PERSEC) requirements.

See - https://www.navylookout.com/documenting ... 9guGUy-Hao

[Personally I thought the programmes were part P.R. part Recruiting.]
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FROM R.N. LOOKOUT - SNAPSHOT OF T23s & F45s
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HMS NORTHUMBERLAND

HMS NORTHUMBERLAND now in the Baltic operating with Joint Expeditionary Force JEF Partners
(Not involved in exercise ColdResponse22)
Note: Sea Ceptor VLS covers all removed.

For photos see - https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 0318896140
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H.M.S. KENT

Our current Fleet Time Support Period is proceeding at pace. Ship's Staff are working closely with the T23 COM, wider BAE teams, support organisations and OEMs to conduct essential maintenance whilst delivering equipment upgrades to increase capability and enable future tasking.

See - https://twitter.com/hms_kent/status/1503654406738395139
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HMS Kent

Old and new engines side by side with the new one almost ready for installation. One of 4 such engines on board, each one is capable of producing over 1,700 horse power!
See - https://twitter.com/hms_kent/status/1504439418408644612

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Like for like Paxman Valenta Diesel engine replacement.
New MTU engines will be fitted during PGMU refit sometime in the future.
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Navy Lookout

HMS Somerset not even had PGMU (engine upgrade) yet her LIFEX has taken 40 months so far.
Even allowing for COVID, progress on T23 refits seems to have got much slower.
HMS Argyll (2017) - 20 months
HMS Northumberland (2018) 24 months.
HMS Richmond (with PGMU) 31 months (2020)
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