![]() ![]() Martin says “First and foremost, the overall programme is a continuation of our relationship with Babcock and that is really pleasing. Very soon, the local Kongsberg Maritime team can visit our site and see it happening.”įor Martin Cunningham, Senior Vice President and Managing Director at Kongsberg Maritime in Dunfermline, the actualisation of the project, which has gone from design to procurement and shop floor, represents a special moment. So, preparation work is under way to fit the first stabiliser. “In terms of the ship build, we’re currently looking to integrate two of the large blocks that span where the stabiliser is fitted in ship one. ![]() The Babcock team is pleased with the programme’s progress so far, with two stabiliser sets delivered. Clearly, KONGSBERG has a global presence.” “In addition, on our visit to their Dunfermline base I was reassured by the breadth of international customers having equipment produced or maintained, from the UK to Australia, and from the United States to south-east Asia. Since those carriers have been fitted with Kongsberg Maritime equipment and will dock locally, having suppliers close by makes working together much easier. We have already secured the 10-year contract for aircraft carrier dockings. Patrick says: “Our contract will last for many years, and we’re looking to do further contracts beyond that for shipbuilding. The Type 31 programme requires suppliers who can perform over the long term. Stabilisers are a key component, since the ships are also designed to operate in a blue water environment and challenging weather conditions.” We must make sure everything on board is of a high standard and can deliver when required. “What’s more, the ships we’re delivering for the Royal Navy will occasionally take people into difficult situations, operating on behalf of the UK Government. That tells me Kongsberg Maritime fosters enduring relationships with its clients”. ![]() “On a recent visit to Kongsberg Maritime we saw components originally produced 30 years ago returning for maintenance and repair. Sean explained that in assessing suppliers Babcock considers a wide range of factors, including a company’s longevity and stability. Accordingly, we went through a competitive process with the supply chain and selected people who we could trust and were established in the market KONGSBERG fits the profile of the type of companies we want to work with.” “Type 31 is an important five-ship programme for us. Among other programmes, we’ve worked with Kongsberg Maritime at Dunfermline to deliver support to the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier programme which was a positive experience. Sean Donaldson, Babcock’s Managing Director, Rosyth, says: “If you want to build a steady and reliable ship you need steady and reliable partners. They have made this decision based on the security provided by a long-term relationship and the ingenuity and adaptability of the Kongsberg Maritime team, who have developed a retractable-fin stabiliser design, unique among naval ships. The management team at Babcock’s Rosyth facility in Scotland, has turned to near neighbours Kongsberg Maritime to provide a crucial component – the stabilisers for the new warships. Creating a safe and secure world, together - is Babcock’s purpose, the international defence company that was awarded the design and build contract for the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigate.
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