Montrose completes support period at Duqm
Type 23 frigate returns to operational duties after four weeks in drydock.
A JV between Babcock International and the Oman Drydock Company has completed a four-week time support programme for the UK RN frigate HMS Montrose (pictured).
Duqm Naval Dockyard completed essential repairs and performance improvements, ensuring an on-time, on-cost return of the Type 23 frigate to operational duties in the Gulf and Indian Ocean.
Babcock noted in an 11 January announcement that the programme encompassed repair and maintenance of ‘more than 250 critical elements’ throughout Montrose.
Extensive surveys determined a schedule for ship-wide pressure testing and maintenance, including anti-aircraft weapon systems, fire systems and ventilation.
Activities extended to the hangar, flight deck and bridge, as well as throughout living quarter areas. All work was undertaken in accordance with strict COVID regulations.
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