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50+ years in submarine support, globally

Partnering with the ASC, we play an important role in the ongoing sustainment and future capability of the Collins class submarines through engineering, design, systems integration and platform management capabilities from our engineering and maintenance facilities in South Australia and Western Australia.

We are the manufacturer and maintainer of the Weapons Discharge System and Submerged Signal Ejector (SSE) as well as the in-country repair agent for the Air Purification Unit and Air Turbine Pump. We undertake repair, refurbishment and replacement of key system components throughout the life cycle of its systems.

Internationally, we have supported the UK’s Royal Navy submarine capability for more than 50 years. We sustain the entirety of the Royal Navy’s Vanguard, Trafalgar and Astute Classes including the delivery of through-life support and life extensions.

Babcock manages HMNB Clyde and HMNB Devonport (Plymouth) – two of the UK’s three naval bases – which comprise the operating ports of the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet. These unique facilities enable us to undertake 100% of deep maintenance, in-service maintenance, in-service support and through life management of the UK fleet of nuclear-powered submarines.

We also deliver services for submarine classes in the Unites States, Canada, Spain and South Korea.

Your challenge, our solution

Through the establishment and investment in infrastructure and intellectual capital, we have significant capability to support Australia’s current and future submarines.

Your challenge

Project control and governance

Our solution

Babcock has developed a Project Management Office (PMO) to provide governance, controls, continuous improvement and change management to deliver tactical and strategic business outcomes.

Your challenge

Full Cycle Docking (FCD) support

Our solution

Our FCD team refurbishes approx. 180 individual major sub-assemblies and over 300 hydraulic selector valves during each FCD. We also provide site engineering support for set-to-work and commissioning.

Your challenge

Complete engineering support

Our solution

Our multidisciplinary engineering team provides design and systems integration, metal loss/corrosion surveys, deviations, technical investigations, obsolescence and configuration management, and logistic support.

Your challenge

In Service Support (ISS)

Our solution

Our ISS teams work alongside ASC, from planning and work pack production, to final quality checks and task close out for Australian submarines.

Your challenge

Require spares and repairables

Our solution

We procure spares, as well as refurbish repairable items both during and outside of the FCD period. Our service includes complete inventory processes, in-store maintenance, procurement and production.

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Submarine Services