Watching the major refit of the CCG icebreaker with new engines, etc. I have to wonder with so many hulls tied up, would it be a good idea to do a major refit a couple of the MCDV's, with new engines, accommodations, sensors weapons, deck layout and equipment. this would be a opportunity to test out some ideas for the replacement fleet and also make the ships more automated so they can operate with a smaller crew? From a political perspective it means more work for the smaller yards, translating into jobs and good news stories.