Babcock has been awarded a new five-year contract for protective systems on Royal Navy ships and submarines.
The contract includes degaussing, cathodic protection, and active shaft grounding, restricting the rate of hull corrosion and reducing their magnetic signature to make them less susceptible to magnetic mines.
The company says the Ships Protective System (SPS) work will help ensure the Royal Navy’s critical assets are available and long-lasting.
It will include provision of system spares, working with Allan Webb Ltd to manage obsolescence risk.
Neil Young, Babcock’s engineering and technology director, said: “This five-year contract is testament to the existing SPS team and the confidence the MoD customer has in their delivery of in-service support to the Royal Navy’s surface and submarine fleets.
“We have been working closely with the Royal Navy and MoD to support its critical assets for decades and we look forward to continuing this strong relationship.
“Their mission is our mission.”
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