Royal Australian Navy selects Aker Kvaerner as preferred tenderer for Integrated Materiel Support
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The Defence Minister has announced the contract is for in-service generation and integrated logistic support services. The scope of work includes planning, and integrated logistics support for the maintenance of the four vessels, together with engineering and integrity management services. The contract is for an initial period of seven years.
The manager of Aker Kvaerner Australia's division for Maintenance, Modifications and Operations, Paul MacFarlane said, "It is pleasing for us that the Navy has valued highly our track record within the oil and gas industry and our recognition for excellence by the Maintenance Society of Australia. They are clearly looking forward to tapping into the benefits of our new and unique approach to the provision of these services. Our expertise is derived from being part of a global organisation which has access to best practices across a variety of industries and applications."
Tom Quinn, Managing Director for Aker Kvaerner Australia said "This represents a new opportunity for Aker Kvaerner Australia to support Australia's defence industry. We have achieved this by combining the Aker Kvaerner group's extensive experience with supplying both maintenance services to the oil and gas industry and support services to armed forces. We are particularly proud of our ability to develop long-term relationships. These are in all cases based upon our ability to deliver high-quality, value-for-money services. We look forward to working closely with the Navy over the coming years, to earn our place as a valuable partner in the provision of their critical service to our country."
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AKER KVÆRNER ASA
, through its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Aker Kvaerner"), is a leading global provider of engineering and construction services, technology products and integrated solutions. The business within Aker Kvaerner span a number of industries, including Oil & Gas production, Refining & Chemicals, Mining & Metals, Power, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Pulping and Shipbuilding. Aker Kvaerner has aggregated annual revenues of approximately USD 5.5 billion and employs around 28,000 employees in more than 30 countries. The Aker Kvaerner group consists of a number of separate legal entities. Aker Kvaerner is used as the common brand/trademark for most of these entities. The parent company in the group is Aker Kværner ASA.
Oil, Gas, Process & Energy
executes technology development, engineering and construction services for industries as diverse as Oil & Gas Onshore and Offshore Developments, Chemicals & Polymers, Pharmaceuticals, Government Services, and Mining & Metals. With an annual turnover of US$1.14 billion, Oil, Gas, Process & Energy (OGPE) business area of Aker Kvaerner employs more than 5,400 people operating worldwide.
Aker Kvaerner Australia
has established a position as one of the country's leading technology-based engineering and construction contractors. Through involvement in many landmark developments spanning some 55 years, the company has built a strong track record based on the successful delivery of engineering and construction projects throughout Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. Aker Kvaerner Australia employs approximately 360 experienced personnel and has established offices in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Aker Kvaerner Australia services the following industries; Metals, Hydrocarbons, Chemical and Polymers.
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