coherent infrastructure enabling information sharing and collaborative working across the defence sector network, and installation of the Bowman communica- tions system and Surface Ship Torpedo Defence, as well as reverse osmosis plants for improved shipboard fresh water production and upgraded chilled water plants. Improvements to the living conditions for the crew
have also been undertaken, including revitalising the mess decks, galley equipment upgrades for improved catering facilities, and upgrading of the sewage plant. Further maintenance work has included a full
HMS Clyde will remain in the South Atlantic until 2018, following a six-year contract extension with BAE Systems.
tion Squadron. Te Offshore Patrol Vessel (Helicopter) was designed and built by BAE Systems and is leased and operated by the Royal Navy, while the company provides maintenance and logistical support to the vessel. Designed to replace the HMS Leeds Castle and HMS
Dumbarton Castle, the vessel’s enhanced capability and innovative support solution enables her to remain permanently stationed in the Falklands. The BAE Systems manager based in the Falklands works with local companies and a UK-based support team to ensure all sustainment services are delivered locally. Te vessel has a maximum speed of 21knots and
a crew of 43. HMS Clyde is a highly flexible platform which makes a significant maritime contribution to joint operations within the South Atlantic Ocean. She regularly operates with fixed-wing and rotary-wing assets of the Royal Air Force using her air defence radar, versatile flight deck and helicopter-in-flight-refuelling capability. She has also shown her wider capabilities, able to embark and disembark infantry around the islands and reach the many remote settlements within the islands to provide reassurance to the local inhabitants.
Repair & conversion Babcock finishes
Illustrious refit Te UK Royal Navy aircraſt carrier HMS Illustrious leſt Rosyth at the end of May, on time and within budget, and with improved capability, to commence sea trials following a successful 16-month docking period undertaken by Babcock. Tis was the fiſth refit on the Invincible class aircraſt
carriers by Babcock’s experienced team, and took place in No2 Dock, beside No1 Dock where Babcock is also undertaking the assembly and integration of the UK’s new aircraſt carriers as part of the Aircraſt Carrier Alliance. Capability upgrades have included the Defence Information Infrastructure (DII), which provides a
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Lloyd’s Register structural survey; major repairs to both funnels; application of a foul release paint system to the hull (improving fuel efficiency and speed through the water); overhaul of high-pressure air, fuel and salt water systems and of all the ship’s underwater valves; renewal and overhaul work to the diesel generators; replacing two of the gas turbine engines; and painting of the ship side and superstructure along with the renewal of the flight and hangar deck paint coatings. Te £40 million docking period has benefited from
close partnering between Babcock, Ship’s Staff, Ministry of Defence (MoD) (local CDR and Capital Ships IPT) and BAE Systems as members of the Joint Project Team, as well as from the application of Babcock’s significant knowledge and experience gained on previous Invinci- ble class aircraſt carriers, including Illustrious during refit 2003-05. Various measures were implemented to maximise efficiency and cost-effectiveness in order to deliver maximum value for money to the MoD and Royal Navy. HMS Illustrious will now undergo seven weeks of sea
trials before returning to the fleet at the end of July. Unmanned vehicles
Hydroid delivers REMUS 100 AUVs to Norway
Hydroid Inc, a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, the manufacturer of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), has delivered two REMUS 100 AUVs to the Royal Norwegian Navy. Te AUVs were procured by the Norwegian Defence
Logistics Organization (NDLO) Naval Systems Contract- ing Division on behalf the Royal Norwegian Navy. Te vehicles will further enhance the Royal Norwegian Navy’s mine countermeasure capability. “We are pleased to be able to collaborate with the Royal
Norwegian Navy, which has once again selected REMUS for its shallow water AUV capability,” said Graham Lester, Director of Hydroid Europe. “REMUS vehicles have been proven to withstand the harsh conditions associated with Norwegian waters, so these systems are
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