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Babcock secures contract to deliver lift and hoist systems on Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter class frigates

14 January 2025

Babcock Australasia (Babcock) has been awarded a $30 million lift and hoists contract to enhance operational capabilities on board the Royal Australian Navy’s first three Hunter class frigates.

The three-ship agreement will see Babcock procure, modify and set to work separate lift and hoist systems as part of its partnership with BAE Systems Maritime Australia.

The stores lift plays a critical role in the effective movement of general stores, equipment and ammunition between decks inside the frigates, whilst the food hoists transport meals from the ship’s galley to its dining areas.

The design of the stores lift will be based on the system developed for the United Kingdom’s Type 26 frigates. Built to handle heavy loads, this advanced system will streamline logistics and ensure that essential supplies can be swifty and safely moved throughout the vessel.

The modification and maintenance aspects of the contract will involve close collaboration with BAE Systems Maritime Australia and the Commonwealth of Australia to ensure the systems meet the stringent standards required for naval operations.

This relationship reaffirms Babcock’s position as a trusted partner in the defence sector and highlights its commitment to delivering customised and reliable engineering solutions to the Australian Defence Force.

The contract will be the second key project to be delivered by Babcock on the Hunter class frigates, after being selected by BAE Systems Maritime Australia to design, assemble and set to work the fleet’s Air Weapons Handling Systems last year. The Hunter class Air Weapons Handling System is also based on Babcock’s modified design for the Type 26.

Both programs will be managed from Babcock’s new cutting-edge facility at Woodville North in Adelaide, which officially opened in October to support the delivery of critical sovereign land and naval programs.

Other nationally significant programs to be run out of the $31 million Defence-accredited facility include Collins Class submarine in-service sustainment and future Life of Type Extension, Counter Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (C-CBRNE) asset management and future programs.

Source: Babcock PR

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