Warship sets sail for trials

A REFITTED warship set sail from a Scottish dockyard yesterday to begin sea trials before returning to active duty.

HMS Kent left Rosyth after almost a year of extensive repairs and refurbishment at the Babcock yard in Fife.

A spokesman for Babcock said the launch was successful.

The Royal Navy has described the ship as one of its “most versatile and capable warships” after the refit.

Work included the installation of Sonar 2087, a variable depth anti-submarine warfare system, and large and small gun replacements, as well as structural repairs and the application of 15,000 litres of paint.