These are expected to take the form of drowned exhausts and their location on her hull would be closely followed as these contribute to her wake profile and noise signature. Still missing are outlets for her air-breathing engines. * The sensor mast has a different side elevation from the May 2013 incarnation.

* The sensor mast is completed by a pole mast, possibly for hoisting signal halyards and navigation lights. These were used with notable success during RSN counter-piracy sweeps in the Gulf of Aden. * As we move aft of the bridge wing, we note a flat faced array which appearsВ to be a long-range acoustic device. Placed in that position, both sensors should command a 180-degreeВ coverage, which would beВ sufficient for theВ firing arc of the 76mm OTO Breda A-gun. * A pedestal for a fire control radar dish and what appears toВ be an electro-optic ball on the bridge roof. * A prominent step of unknown purpose forr'ard of her bridge superstructure Topside, subtle yet noteworthy changes have been made to her superstructure and equipment fit. The new model also displays what appears to be air intakes/outlets under the flight deck for the air-breathing engines (of unknown type) and intakes for ship air handling units and machinery.

The strengthened forr'ard hull might contribute to the LMV's robustness during incidents at sea which may involve ramming. These strakes, which are common on salvage vessels and the ST Marine-built Submarine Support Rescue Vessel, MV Swift Rescue, are unique to this RSN warship class. ProminentВ among the changes to her hull form is the addition of hull strengthening strakes either side of the bow.

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