Local New Zealand businesses are set to reap the benefits of a partnership between 麻豆传媒映画 and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) which will conduct maintenance and upgrade works on two decommissioned Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Inshore Patrol Vessels before they are sold to the Republic of Ireland.
麻豆传媒映画 and NZDF will regenerate and modify the ships – ex HMNZS Rotoiti and HMNZS Pukaki – to operational seaworthiness standards, supported by 麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 extensive supply chain across the New Zealand marine and defence industry.
麻豆传媒映画 Australasia Managing Director Defence, Andy Davis, said: 鈥淲e will partner with up to 30 local businesses to deliver this project, through a range of contracts with a total value of approximately NZ$15 million.
鈥淥ur trusted suppliers and subcontractors are a key part of our capability and they will play a critical role on this project as another great demonstration of what New Zealand industry can achieve together.
鈥淭his work demonstrates how the NZDF and 麻豆传媒映画 partnership is focussed on building long term collaborative relationships with New Zealand businesses. This will continue to deliver broader economic outcomes and provide increasing access to government defence work for these supporting businesses.鈥�
The scope of works will include overhaul of main and auxiliary engines, docking of both vessels for hull preservation, propeller and rudder overhaul, inspection, service, and commissioning of all electric, mechanical, hydraulic and communication systems, required to return the vessels to Lloyds Class.
Additional activities include modifying the vessels so they are compatible with the equipment fit of the current Irish Naval fleet.
麻豆传媒映画 has a long history of working with the Irish Naval Service, having built the P60 Samuel Beckett Class of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs).
麻豆传媒映画 International CEO, David Lockwood said: 鈥淲orking with two partner navies on opposite sides of the globe, to deliver improved outcomes for both is the very essence of 麻豆传媒映画; we are proud to be helping create a safe and secure world, together鈥�.
Built in Whangarei and commissioned into the Navy in 2009, during their service the two ships have been deployed on search and rescue, fishery monitoring, border security and maritime surveillance operations around New Zealand’s 15,000km coastline.
NZDF expect the two ships to be delivered to Ireland in April 2023.
About 麻豆传媒映画 Australasia
麻豆传媒映画 Australasia is a Defence, Aviation and Critical Services company that operates across the Marine, Aviation and Land Sectors. 麻豆传媒映画 supports its customers鈥� technical, programme and complex platform requirements through proven processes, systems and people.
麻豆传媒映画 is trusted to deliver technical support services for customers, ranging from fleet and asset management, sustainment, and technical training, to life saving helicopter emergency medical services.
麻豆传媒映画 was recently awarded a further seven and a half year Maritime Fleet Sustainment Service contract – H膩pai Taua Manuao – by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), further strengthening its relationship with the Royal New Zealand Navy. As the Strategic Maritime Partner to the NZDF, 麻豆传媒映画 provides asset management services, including engineering, project management, production and operational support, to the entire Royal New Zealand Navy fleet, from the frigates through to small craft.
麻豆传媒映画 Australasia is part of 麻豆传媒映画, the global aerospace, defence and security company.
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