Maritime Defence & Security News
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
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
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).
Senior appointments at FDEC & A&P Group
Mike Spicer, A&P Falmouth’s former Finance Director, has been made Director of Operations for Falmouth Docks & Engineering Company and Financial Director (Falmouth) at A&P Group, while Drystan Jones, former Director at FDEC, assumes the role of FDEC’s Port Development Director and General Manager FDEC.
The Royal Navy is hosting their fifth Marine Enterprise Planning Group
The Royal Navy will be hosting the next Maritime Enterprise Planning Group seminar/meeting on Tuesday 16th March 2021 at 1pm to discuss Littoral Strike.
EXTRAORDINARY DOCKINGS AND UNSCHEDULED SHIP REPAIRS BOOST 2020 FOR A&P
Forty-two extraordinary dockings and unscheduled repairs contributed to A&P Group’s strong performance in 2020 - despite the challenges of operating during a pandemic. Across all three facilities, A&P’s teams deployed their fast-turnaround response and technical...
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