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the accommodation quarters and modifi-
cations in the process modules.
The Terra Nova FPSO is operated by
Petro-Canada, one of the largest inte-
grated oil and gas companies in Canada.
It has the largest interest in Terra Nova,
which is co-owned by ExxonMobil
Canada Properties, Husky Terra Nova
Partnership, Murphy Oil Company
Limited, Mosbacher Operating Limited,
Norsk Hydro Canada Oil & Gas Inc. and
Chevron Canada Resources.
The vessel was expected to arrive at
Keppel Verolme by mid-July 2006. It is
scheduled for delivery and deployment
in the Terra Nova field, located 350 km
ESE of St John's Newfoundland,
Canada, by mid September 2006.
HMS Richmond
Returns to Sea
Portsmouth-based frigate HMS
Richmond is back at sea after an 18-
month, multi-million refit which has
transformed her into one of the Navy's
most capable warships. The Type 23
vessel returned to sea on schedule fol-
lowing the upgrade carried out at
Portsmouth Naval Base by Fleet
Support Ltd (FSL). A team of inspecting
officers declared the ship ready to begin
sea trials.
The refit included a series of complex
structural alterations and system fits,
including a new 4.5-in. Mod 1 gun and
the latest towed array sonar, that will
maintain its technological edge in sub-
marine hunting. An upgrade of her avia-
tion capability will allow it to operate
the highly-capable Merlin helicopter.
The ship's propulsion and mechanical
systems have received a major overhaul,
and there has been a thorough make-
over of all accommodation on board,
including conversion of the ship to
accept female personnel for the first
time. The frigate's Commanding Officer,
Commander Piers Hurrell, said: "This is
a key milestone for HMS Richmond,
and significant effort has been expended
by both FSL and the ship's staff against
a very tight timeline."
Following three months of trials, HMS
Richmond will return to active service in
the autumn as one of the best equipped
frigates in the Fleet. She will then be
available for deployment to ensure mar-
itime security worldwide.
HMS Richmond is one of 13 Type 23
frigates in service with the Royal Navy,
six being based in Portsmouth. It 436 ft.
(133 m) long and displaces more than
4,000 tons. Its armament includes a ver-
tical-launch Sea Wolf surface-to-air mis-
sile system, anti-submarine torpedoes
and Harpoon anti-ship missiles.
Todd Shipyards Wins Navy
Contract
The U.S. Navy has awarded Todd
Shipyards Shipyard a delivery order
under its Multiple Award Contract in the
amount of $5m for the in-drydock
repairs and preservation of Caisson #4 at
Drydock #2 at Puget Sound Naval
Shipyard in Bremerton, Wash. Work will
be accomplished by the Todd Pacific
workforce and selected subcontractors
commencing in August 2006 with com-
pletion scheduled for November 2006.
The work includes interior and exterior
preservation, structural repairs and mis-
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