Type 23 Refits - The Type 23 Frigate RICHMOND which entered refit in June 2011 at Devonport for a 10 month period a upgrade and maintenance - is is due back in fleet service in the summer of 2012.     Meanwhile the KENT is undergoing refit at Rosyth and is expected back in fleet service in the spring (2012).    Meantime the PORTLAND under refit at Rosyth and due to complete later this year, has a new Commanding Officer, usually a routine matter and not reported here.   On this occasion Commander Sarah West is worth of mention having joined the Royal Navy at the age of 24 and risen to command a frigate in just sixteen (16) years.