JAMES FISHER AND SONS PLC World leading marine products and services supplier, Fendercare Marine, is proud to announce the signing of a new significant contract with BAE Systems Naval Ships. The contract is for the provision of rudder blades, rudder stocks, sleeves/liners for rudder stock, anchors, chain and deck equipment for three new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for the UK Royal Navy.
"The selection of Fendercare Marine by BAE Systems to support them in this important programme for the Royal Navy, further underlines the industry's recognition in our abilities to provide a quality and value for money service and approach to defence contracts" said Brett Ward, Defence Project Sales Manager, Fendercare Marine.
Production of the new OPV commenced in October 2014 at BAE Systems' facility in Govan, Glasgow. The 90 metre OPV is based on a proven BAE Systems design, which is already in service with the Brazilian Navy and Royal Thai Navy. Engineers at BAE Systems have modified the design, ensuring it meets the requirements of the Royal Navy in support of UK interests both at home and abroad.
Fendercare Marine was chosen for this contract based on their past experience working with BAE Systems and track record of working on the Amazonas class vessels.
Fendercare Marine has been a supplier of fenders and marine hardware to the MoD since 1999 and also supports navies throughout the world, winning a $29 million contract with the US Navy in 2012. Fendercare Marine also recently received praise for their fendering support to a flotilla of NATO warships in the Port of Cardiff during the NATO summit.
From a base in the Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth, their Naval Solutions division provides fabrication, welding and coating services for the MoD, having worked on nuclear submarines, warships and naval support vessels.
The new OPVs will include a modified flight deck capable of operating the latest Merlin helicopters, larger stores and more accommodation for embarked troops. The first of class is expected to be delivered to the Royal Navy in 2017, with Fendercare Marine due to complete their elements by the end of 2015.
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Since its inception in 1988, Fendercare Marine has rapidly expanded to become one of the world's foremost suppliers of marine products and services. In 2005, Fendercare Marine became a part of James Fisher and Sons plc, a leading provider of marine services with extensive experience in the marine and offshore industries worldwide. In addition to having regional hubs in the UK, the UAE, Singapore, Brazil, India, Australia, West Africa and China, the company has also established over 50 operational bases worldwide to support our position as the leading provider of third party ship-to-ship transfer services to the hydrocarbon and bulk transportation markets.
For more information see www.fendercare.com.
James Fisher and Sons plc is a leading service provider in all sectors of the marine industry and a specialist supplier of engineering services to the nuclear industry in the UK and abroad. With offices in Europe, the Middle East, Singapore, India, Australia and Africa, the company serves both the private and public sectors and adopts a practical approach to the management of assets and provision of high quality services, ensuring an appropriate use of technology and a sound understanding of each customer's requirements. Building on the experience and expertise gained over more than 160 years of operating in the marine environment. James Fisher brings practical experience, innovation and commercial best practice to all of clients' projects and services.
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