Naval Tanker Launched At Govan
08 Feb 2001
Ref: 015/2001
Wave Ruler, the new oiler for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, will be launched at the BAE Systems Marine shipyard at Govan on the Clyde tomorrow (February 9).
Wave Ruler’s primary role will be the replenishment at sea of fuel and fresh water for Royal Navy and NATO ships. She has an unladen displacement of 12,500 tonnes, and is 196m long, with a breadth of 28m. She carries a complement of 80 RFA plus 22 naval personnel.
Her sister vessel, Wave Knight, was launched at BAE Systems Marine’s shipyard at Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, in September 2000, and is currently fitting out.
Wave Ruler will be named by Ms. Elaine Dumelow, wife of Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon. Principal guests at the launch, which is timed to take place at 1320, include the First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Nigel Essenhigh, Controller of the Navy Rear Admiral Nigel Guild and Commodore Peter Lannin of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Senior BAE Systems representatives will be John Weston, chief executive of BAE Systems, Terry Morgan, managing director of BAE Systems Operations, and Simon Kirby, managing director of BAE Systems Marine.
Simon Kirby said: “This is an exciting day for everyone at the yard, for our customers, and for the Govan community. Wave Ruler has played a significant role in our efforts to try to ensure a future for shipbuilding on the Clyde, and the fact that her build programme is meeting all major milestones on time is a testament to the skills and commitment of the workforce. We now look forward to taking her on to completion, and producing a ship in which the RFA and ourselves can take great pride.
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