Thales Australia Refits HMAS Success

(September 21, 2007) -- Thales Australia signed a contract with the Defence Material Organisation (DMO) for Phase 2 of the Type Refit of HMAS Success on 21st August 2007.

Norman Gray, Managing Director, Thales Australia said, "This is an important contract for us as it is the first of the Navy's new approach to refit contracting Modified Procurement Model (MPM) for Major Surface Ship Repair and is being evaluated for Navy-wide implementation."

Under Phase 1 of the project, Thales Australia conducted scope definition and the planning of the refit over a three month period earlier this year. Phase 2 will consist of a four month production period followed by two months of trials.

Major tasks to be undertaken during the Phase 2 Refit of HMAS Success include refurbishing the main engines and diesel generators, and overhauling the shafting and Replenishment At Sea systems.

"Thales Australia is delighted to assist the Royal Australian Navy and the DMO in developing this new approach to contracting," Mr Gray said.

Source : Thales Australia

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