Bryan,
Wave Ruler with Shaun Jones driver her, is at present in the area. There are two major problems with the "Fort's" 1) they only have a single hull and are technically illegal to operate though they and the other oilers have an extension until 2016, they are not allowed anywhere near the US because of this. 2) They are the most expensive ships to operate in the RFA fleet, so I'm told, which is of more importance in the present climate i expect. As far as I'm aware they no replacements being designed, let alone being built so, what is going to happen after 2016 is anybodies guess perhaps they will be chartering tankers to see if they fit the roll and then buy them, cynical old me suspects.
Fort George is at present sitting forlornly in Canada Dock, Liverpool, being stripped of all valuable parts well away from public gaze, or so they think, with her name and number painted out.
From the outside the Austin looks to be in excellent condition BTW.
LB