Page 66 • The HERALD • 13th March 2025 v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your community v ASK A PROFESSIONAL LJM Bookkeeping Services I provide a range of accounting and business services to individuals, partnerships, charities and small businesses. I am licenced through the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers for the following services. Bookkeeping, Computerised Accounting Software, Final Year End Accounts, Payroll Management, CIS, VAT, Self Assessment Tax for Individuals and Construction Industry Scheme, Statutory Accounts for Small Businesses including Corporation Tax and related submissions, Holiday cover can also be provided for, hourly rates charged. Please contact Lynda McIntyre Email: ljmbookkeepingservices@gmail.com Telephone: 07774 790543 Griffon Hoverwork’s Wyvern LCAC Receives LR Approval in Principle Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Hampshire-based Gri on Hoverwork, a leading manufacturer of hovercraft, Approval in Principle (AiP) for its new Wyvern class of Landing Cra Air Cushion (LCAC). e Wyvern class represents a signi cant advancement in amphibious military transport. An AiP is an independent assessment that veri es a design concept meets the intent of relevant rules and standards at an early stage of development. It demonstrates that there are no conceptual issues related to the design concerning regulatory compliance. is certi cation encompasses critical aspects of the cra ’s design, including lifting systems, stability, piping systems, hull structure, and mechanical and electrical systems. Designed for interoperability with both new and legacy amphibious ships, the Wyvern is engineered to operate in harsh and extreme conditions, ensuring reliability and performance in diverse operational scenarios. It o ers a top speed of 50 knots and a payload capacity exceeding 52 tonnes. Ben Wise, LR’s Naval New Construction Manager said: “LR was pleased to be involved with the early-stage appraisal of this innovative design, drawing on our extensive global expertise with Air Cushion Vehicles. We have a longstanding history with Griffon, having worked with them extensively on past projects. The Wyvern design meets Griffon’s usual high standards, and we have identified nothing at this stage to give us any doubt that the Wyvern would not meet full Class compliance.” Mark Downer, Managing Director, Gri on Hoverwork, said: “We are delighted to receive this Approval in Principle from Lloyd’s Register. This certification underscores the robustness and innovation inherent in the Wyvern’s design, reaffirming our The Wyvern class of Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) LR AiP signing at Griffon Hoverwork in Southampton commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for military amphibious operations.” The Wyvern was unveiled at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) event in London in September 2023, where it generated signi cant interest from international naval personnel and military strategists.
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