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BAE Systems opens a modernization support tower in Australia
Author:Mariusz Dasiewicz
Australian branch of British military giant BAE Systems strengthens the modernisation capacity of its Henderson shipyard in Perth City. On November 30, a new support tower on the coast was formally opened to facilitate the modernisation of ANZAC frigates under ANZAC Mid Life Capability (AMCAP). The cost of erecting the new structure was over $6 million US
The importance of the new tower at Henderson shipyard for the Australian Navy shows the fact that the opening was done by defence industry minister this country Steven Ciobo. The five-story tower was built between the dry docks of the yard to accommodate auxiliary staff and provide convenient access to ships for the team conducting upgrades and upgrades. On the lower heels there will be room for offices, meeting places and other facilities for auxiliary staff. Two footbridges on the upper floors on both sides of the tower provide direct access to ships located in dry docks.
– This is an important investment for the AMCAP programme and the extremely complex work that will be undertaken over the next five years," said Maritime Director BAE Systems Australia Maritime Darren Kirkby. – It is also a valuable asset for future programs to maintain and modernise the Navy carried out in our shipyard and the entire Henderson district – added Kirkby.
According to Minister Steven Ciobo, the new construction of Henderson shipyard strengthens the ongoing improvement of the AMPAC contract concluded by the Warship Asset Management Agreement (WAMA).
"The Alliance is a business agreement between the Government of Australia and BAE Systems, Saab and Naval Ship Management to provide support for the operation and modernisation of ANZAC frigates", said Minister Ciobo. He also stated that – the Tower will significantly increase productivity and reduce the cost of work at a time when Navy ships will undergo maintenance and modernization work both during the implementation of the program and during the remaining lifetime of the units.
The actions taken under the WAMA alliance over the next 5 years are intended to provide 1,700 permanent jobs and contracts with subcontractors worth $1.2 billion US dollars.
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