The companies, which announced their partnership at the 2022 Indo Pacific Maritime Exposition, are expected to leverage their respective experience to explore opportunities to improve sustainment outcomes for the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet.

NSM’s work has included overseeing the sustainment of landing helicopter docks, HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Canberra.  

The Babcock subsidiary also forms part of the Warship Asset Management Agreement (WAMA) alliance, supporting the sustainment of Australia’s Anzac Class frigates.

Meanwhile, A&P holds an ongoing in-service support and sustainment contract with HMAS Choules, specialising in engineering and design, ship repair, and platform lifecycle management. 

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A&P is also currently delivering a refit program in Sydney, reportedly the largest refit project in 15 years.  

“A&P Australia has become renowned for delivering effective outcomes for the Royal Australian Navy through our role supporting HMAS Choules,” David McGinley, chief executive, A&P Australia, said.  

“A&P’s new collaboration with Babcock will enable both businesses to identify opportunities, which through joint working, will deliver greater value to Defence and underpin the seaworthiness of the Royal Australian naval fleet.”

Babcock Australasia’s CEO, David Ruff, noted the potential of the new collaboration agreement.

“We are proud of the contribution that Babcock and NSM make, together, to keep Royal Australian Navy vessels operationally available and effective – helping to keep Australia secure,” he said.

“Our plans for the future are centred on our commitment to investing in the key partnerships we have with our customers and industry partners like A&P Australia – strengthening the breadth of our support to maritime capability in Australia.”

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