Naval Engineering Science and Technology

Overview of UK naval Engineering Science and Technology in the year 2009 :

2009 has seen significant progress in the major marine programmes. Significant elements of the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers are now under construction at multiple sites including Appledore, Govan and Rosyth with progress on the civil engineering required at Rosyth to accommodate the final assembly. Type 45 Destroyers are undergoing sea trials with the Royal Navy and HMS Astute left Barrow in the Autumn to commence her trails programme.
The Naval Design Partnership has become an established organisation featuring a number of UKNEST companies that is focussing on the conceptual design for the three variants of the Future Surface Combatant. The first of these warships, designated the Type 26 Combat Ship, will be designed with “exportability” as a key driver. In addition, the Successor programme continues to develop.
2009 saw the signing of a “Terms of Business Agreement” (TOBA) between MoD and BAE System Surface Ships, an entity that was formed following the purchase of the VT ship-building business by BVT. This Agreement is based upon a long-term commitment of a stable ship-building programme linked to cost saving measures. A similar relationship continues to be negotiated between MoD and Babcock Marine.
The Surface Ship Support Project (SSSP) has successfully established an alliance agreement between MoD, BAE System Surface Ships and Babcock Marine. Two pilot “Class Output Management” (COM) contracts have been awarded to the Industrial allies for T22 and Hunt Class vessels. A rigorous programme is in place to move all other in-service warships into the SSS Alliance framework over the next 2 years.
The Department for Business Innovation & Skills has continued to manage the Maritime Industries Leadership Council (MILC) programme. A draft UK Marine Industries Strategic Framework document has been produced for publication in March 2010. UKNEST was recognised as the focal point for the Naval sector and several of our companies provided significant input to the creation and final content of this document.
Internally, one of the most significant factors for UKNEST has been the evolution of a thriving FutureNEST forum centred upon the graduates within the member companies. These graduates have established an effective inter-company network aimed at developing a number of themes including a more effective use of the UKNEST web-site.

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