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An increase in a budget set by the Irish Government for a new Multi-Role Vessel (MRV) to serve the Naval Service, which will easily be the largest ship in the State’s history, in now to cost €300m.

The Department of Defence, according to The Journal.ie which also reported last week, was set to release documents associated with the MRV’s tender process of the planned newbuild. This will allow the Naval Service to be better equipped in responding to large-scale humanitarian crises.

Documents about the MRV, a first for Naval Service operations, have since been released on a European Union portal, where they reveal a flexible vessel to carry out maritime tasks for domestic and overseas including the ability to transport personnel for operational roles.

The project for the new vessel known as a Prior Information Notice, show documents that permit prospective shipbuilders to examine the project in advance of a full tender which will be released later in the year.

Prior to the original budgeted amount for the MRV, suggestions had put the cost of the project at €200m but that has now been significantly increased by additional €100m.

According to numerous security sources, they say that the increased budget allocated to the MRV project would be based on a more capable ship, with enhanced facilities than had been first envisaged. Among the functions of the auxiliary, would consist a helicopter deck, hospital, freight cargo provision, tanker role (for bunkering) and roll-on-roll to transport vehicles.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin, Minister for Defence and Foreign Affairs, said in the Dáil last year that the ship would replace the Naval Service former flagship LÉ Eithne, which as Afloat reported in the same year, saw the Helicopter Patrol Vessel (HPV) decommissioned.

More here on the plan for the naval newbuild, with a design to be based among them a Dutch Navy auxiliary, HNLMS Karel Doormen which visited Belfast Harbour at the weekend and has since departed.

Published in Navy

Newly appointed Isle of Man Steam Packet MD says securing the Liverpool ferry route is vital.

As Manx Radio reports, the excessive cost of the new ferry terminal in Liverpool is worrying but will be worth it to secure the future of the Merseyside route.

That's the view of the Steam Packet Company's new managing director after it was announced an additional £13.8m is needed for the project.

It takes the spend to more than £52m - the construction is being overseen by the Department of Infrastructure rather than the ferry operator.

But Brian Thomson says all Manx residents have a right to be concerned. 

Click this link to listen to a podcast from the MD including news of the finally reopened Irish route to Dublin Port.   

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boot Düsseldorf, the International Boat Show

With almost 250,000 visitors, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair and every year in January the “meeting place" for the entire industry. Around 2,000 exhibitors present their interesting new products, attractive further developments and maritime equipment. This means that the complete market will be on site in Düsseldorf and will be inviting visitors on nine days of the fair to an exciting journey through the entire world of water sports in 17 exhibition halls covering 220,000 square meters. With a focus on boats and yachts, engines and engine technology, equipment and accessories, services, canoes, kayaks, kitesurfing, rowing, diving, surfing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, SUP, fishing, maritime art, marinas, water sports facilities as well as beach resorts and charter, there is something for every water sports enthusiast.

boot Düsseldorf FAQs

boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair. Seventeen exhibition halls covering 220,000 square meters. With a focus on boats and yachts, engines and engine technology.

The Fairground Düsseldorf. This massive Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre is strategically located between the River Rhine and the airport. It's about 20 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from the city centre.

250,000 visitors, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair.

The 2018 show was the golden jubilee of the show, so 2021 will be the 51st show.

Every year in January. In 2021 it will be 23-31 January.

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messeplatz 40474 Düsseldorf Tel: +49 211 4560-01 Fax: +49 211 4560-668

The Irish marine trade has witnessed increasing numbers of Irish attendees at boot over the last few years as the 17-Hall show becomes more and more dominant in the European market and direct flights from Dublin offer the possibility of day trips to the river Rhine venue.

Boats & Yachts Engines, Engine parts Yacht Equipment Watersports Services Canoes, Kayaks, Rowing Waterski, Wakeboard, Kneeboard & Skimboard Jetski + Equipment & Services Diving, Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing & SUP Angling Maritime Art & Crafts Marinas & Watersports Infrastructure Beach Resorts Organisations, Authorities & Clubs

Over 1000 boats are on display.

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boot Düsseldorf 2025 

The 2025 boot Düsseldorf will take place from 18 to 26 January 2025.

At A Glance – Boot Dusseldorf 

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Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
Messeplatz
40474 Düsseldorf
Tel: +49 211 4560-01
Fax: +49 211 4560-668

The first boats and yachts will once again be arriving in December via the Rhine.

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