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Babcock complete work on HMS Penzance at Rosyth facilities

Maritime March 15, 2019

Babcock International has successfully completed the refit of HMS Penzance minehunter vessel at Babcock’s Rosyth site in Fife. HMS Penzance – one of the Royal Navy’s Sandown class minehunters – underwent a 10 month docking period at Rosyth. The refit included the replacement of both main engines, multiple Glass Reinforced Plastic ...

Babcock wins Royal Navy hydraulic equipment contract

Maritime March 4, 2019

Babcock International has won a five-year contract with the Royal Navy to supply hydraulic equipment onboard ships and submarines. As well as supplying hydraulic equipment for surface ships and submarines the Aerospace and Defence company will provide ongoing support, maintenance, and repairs for existing systems. This includes Submarine First Level Equipment and ...

HMS Kent sailors train with emergency services to deal with explosions

Homeland February 28, 2019

HMS Kent has trained with emergency services to see how they could work together in the event of an explosion in the county. Emergency service crew from the frigate, police, ambulance, and firefighters worked in the Royal Navy’s disaster training complex to prepare for the event of an explosion. HMS Kent ...

Babcock secures Royal Navy equipment and information contract

Maritime February 5, 2019

Babcock International has been awarded a configuration management contract by the Ministry of Defence for the Royal Navy and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) surface ship fleet. Supported by Allan Webb Ltd – who will provide specialist data interrogation skills – this four year contract, with potential extensions, will see Babcock ...