When it arrives in service next year, the biggest vessel in the RGP fleet will be named ‘Sir Adrian Johns’. His Excellency the Governor has already been presented with a copy of its name plaque, despite the fact that the vessel is still under construction in Croatia.
His Excellency was presented with the name plaque by the Chief Minister at a lunch of senior RGP officers. The officers also presented HE with a crystal glass timepiece as a farewell gift.
The new RGP vessel will be 26 metres long, large enough carry its own a RHIB, powered by an outboard engine. Importantly, it will have the capability to remain at sea for 3 or 4 days with its crew of up to six officers.
“ This will be yet another of this Government’s significant enhancements to the RGP’s marine capability and it follows the purchase of the two interceptor vessels and jet – skis ,” said Mr Picardo . “ But on this special occasion, I am also delighted that Sir Adrian’s name will live on Gibraltar: it is fitting that ‘Sir Adrian Johns’ will continue to be a major player in British Gibraltar’s Territorial Waters for many years to come.”
[mappress] Press Release, October 17, 2013