Maritime Defence & Security News
Australia - NCIS-4B - Invitation to Register Interest - Head Contract (HC-1 2003) (Design and Construct) –Oxley Wharf Extension, HMA
Description The project includes the design and construction of an extension to the existing HMAS Stirling Oxley Wharf and associated infrastructure to support the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) fleet including the future Hunter Class Frigates (HCF) Frigates and Arafura Class Offshore Patrol...
Babcock awarded 4-year contract by Serco to maintain Northern Isles Ferry Service
Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company has been awarded a four – year contract by Serco, to maintain and repair vessels for the Northern Isles ferry services between the Scottish mainland and the Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands. The contract for the passenger and freight ferry will...
Malin Group secure contract to transport and launch the iconic Type 26 vessel
Malin Group are delighted to have secured a contract to transport and launch the iconic Type 26 vessel on the banks of the Clyde. The project involves loading the ship onto a bespoke semi-submersible launch barge, before moving downriver and submerging at a specially selected site on the...
Cammell Laird Bolsters Safety and Sustainability Expertise With New Senior Appointments
Merseyside shipyard and maritime engineering company, Cammell Laird is expanding its Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) team to further enhance its safety and sustainability credentials. For the first time, HSEQ will be headed up across both Cammell Laird and Atlantic and...
Hong Kong - Patrol marine vessels
A government department requires 12 marine vessels for patrol purposes. Description: The main duties and functions are: - maritime law enforcement within Hong Kong waters- command and control- operational incident responses- maritime security- counter terrorism- search and rescue- disaster...
Cammell Laird Set to Welcome More Apprentices Than Ever in 2020
Cammell Laird has announced an increase to its apprenticeship intake for 2020, enabling 25 people to forge a successful career at the celebrated shipyard and marine engineering services company. In spite of the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Cammell Laird remains committed to growing...
Babcock Team 31 completes whole ship preliminary design review
Team 31 has successfully completed its Whole Ship Preliminary Design Review (WSPDR) marking the end of the Engineering functional design phase. The review provides a key indicator of the compliance, maturity and engineering risk in proceeding into Detailed Design and maturing the 3D CAD...
A&P Defence praised for role in RFA COVID-19 response
A&P Defence has been praised for its role in preparing RFA Argus and RFA Lyme Bay for operational deployments, as part of the UK Government’s Covid-19 pandemic response. RFA Argus was deployed to the Caribbean as part of Operation Broadshare in early April, while RFA Lyme Bay was...
QinetiQ Achieves UKs First Airborne Manned-Unmanned Team Demonstration
The QinetiQ demonstration featured a manned helicopter and a semi-autonomous drone, working together to identify potential targets in a designated area. An operator on board the helicopter was able to switch between monitoring the images sent back by the drone’s cameras and allowing...
Barrus appoints three dedicated dealers to drive sales for Yanmar Dtorque outboard
Barrus has strengthened its UK sales and service network with the appointment of three dedicated dealers for the Yanmar Dtorque 111 Turbo Diesel outboard. The new Committed Sales Dealers, named as Inverness-based Caley Marina, Fettes and Rankine in Aberdeen and South Shore Marine in...
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