Maritime Defence & Security News

Demand For Long Term Partnerships Among Ferry Operators Increases
20 April 2021

Demand For Long Term Partnerships Among Ferry Operators Increases

Demand for longer term repair and maintenance framework relationships from ferry operators is increasing as the sector prepares to recover from Covid, according to Cammell Laird. Despite a reduction in ferry projects at Cammell Laird during 2020 as many operators, particularly those...

BMT Marine Survey and Consulting Services Poised for Further Growth
14 April 2021

BMT Marine Survey and Consulting Services Poised for Further Growth

Through over 20 years of operations in the Asia Pacific region, BMT have been able to boost industrial collaboration and strategic partnerships to position the business for continued growth through maritime consulting opportunities.

Cammell Laird Completes Civil Nuclear Test Rig
14 April 2021

Cammell Laird Completes Civil Nuclear Test Rig

Cammell Laird has completed the design, manufacture and installation of an innovative test rig as part of a project which plans to re-establish the UK as a world leader in thermal hydraulics research. The new Thermal Hydraulic test rig, which is 7 metres tall, 5 metres wide and 2.5 metres deep...

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29 March 2021

Six Months of 100% Occupancy at A&P Falmouth

100% occupancy of all three dry docks has characterised A&P Falmouth’s’ performance over the last six months - with some docks occupied simultaneously by multiple vessels.

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29 March 2021

Roxtec supplies Orbital Marine Power with safety seals for world’s most powerful tidal turbine

International safety seal manufacturer Roxtec has supplied Scotland-based Orbital Marine Power with a range of cable sealing solutions to support construction of the world’s most powerful tidal turbine, the Orbital O2 2MW.

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25 March 2021

Babcock awarded seven year pump equipment contract for HM Ships and Submarines

Babcock International, the Aerospace and Defence Company, has secured a seven-year, c. £50m contract with the Ministry of Defence for the repair and maintenance of Sea Water Systems on HM Ships and Submarines. The arrangement leads on from Babcock’s previous programmes and will operate from Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth.

A&P Tyne Complete First 3 Barges for Cory
18 March 2021

A&P Tyne Complete First 3 Barges for Cory

A&P Tyne has delivered the first three 20-box barges for waste management firm Cory – which will help to remove 100,000 hours of truck journeys from London’s roads each year.

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10 March 2021

BMT to Conduct Industry Studies for Navy T-ARC(X) Cable Ship Program

BMT Management Consultancy is thrilled to have been awarded a prime contract to participate in an industry study for the development and design of the U.S. Navy Cable Ship T-ARC(X) Program – a replacement for the Navy’s only undersea cable installation and repair ship, USNS ZEUS (T-ARC 7).

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9 March 2021

SEA Awarded South American Torpedo Launcher System Contract

SEA has been appointed to supply its Torpedo Launcher System (TLS) to a multi-ship programme in South America. The contract follows the adoption of the system by the UK Royal Navy and other leading international navies in regions including North America and South-East Asia.

Babcock awarded new tactical communication contract for UK MoD
5 March 2021

Babcock awarded new tactical communication contract for UK MoD

Babcock International, the Aerospace and Defence Company, has secured a five year, £150 million Logistic Support Contract (LSC) for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD).

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