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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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