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to ascertain via analysis of a range of options, an appropriate and credible
level of operational capability
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in order to provide the basis for proper deli-
beration and the subsequent development of the maritime requirement. Factors to
be taken into account are: the threat (which is assessed not to have changed);
the requirement; the capability and likely effectiveness of MARPOL; funding
arrangements involving HKG; the naval support facilities expected to be
available; and the capacity of the preferred solution to withstand Chinese scru-
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Objective. The study is to define the type(s) and number of vessels
and associated equipment required to provide the minimum credible naval force,
which could fulfil a political commitment most cost-effectively, and to identify
the respective manpower, establishments and supporting facilities required by
each option considered in the process of the review aimed at defining an
appropriate future naval presence.
39. Underwater Roles and Support Capabilities Study. CDS 7/87 also referred to
the withdrawal of other RN assets such as the ferries (by 1988) and the divers
and related support capabilities (by about 1990). The RN ferries (owned 100% by
HKG) will be handed back to HKG in early 1989 and alternative arrangements to
support Stonecutters Island are in hand. HKG still has not resolved how it will
fulfil the underwater EOD and clearance diving roles, and is unlikely to have
introduced these capabilities before 1992/93. HQBFHK has therefore been tasked
to resolve with HKG during 1989 how and when the transfer of underwater roles
and support capabilities should be implemented.
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