Tenix Defence PTY Ltd Marine Division2006-08-21 15:29:13
DELOS Delivered Early
Tenix Defence recently delivered the converted commercial tanker DELOS to the Royal Australian Navy at the Australian Marine Complex at Henderson WA, five weeks ahead of schedule.
DELOS will become the naval oiler HMAS SIRIUS, replacing HMAS WESTRALIA.
The $60m contract, awarded in February 2005, included seven major modification packages.
The major package required installation design of the Replenishment at Sea (RAS) capability, including RAS Masts, mechanical and electrical equipment and a control centre. This will allow SIRIUS to receive and distribute fuel, water and hard stores to RAN and allied vessels.
The second major package required a helicopter deck to be designed and integrated onto the stern of the vessel - the first of its kind in the world to be done under classification requirements.
In addition, a container deck was added to the existing cargo deck, capable of taking twelve 20ft shipping containers to carry dry provisions and spare parts for fleet exercises.
Tenix was also required to install two upgraded Solas boats, each of 70-man capacity, and two RHIB's from HMAS WESTRALIA, as well as modifying the interior considerably, and fitting the latest communications equipment.
"The program has again demonstrated Tenix Defence's capability to successfully modify an existing ship design to meet Navy's needs within tight schedule and budget constraints,� said the CEO of Tenix Defence, Robert Salteri.
"The successful completion of this complex project is a tribute to our outstanding workforce, and a positive and effective working relationship with our Customer, as well as a clear demonstration of what can be achieved with the facilities at Henderson,� he added.
Tenix Defence recently delivered the converted commercial tanker DELOS to the Royal Australian Navy at the Australian Marine Complex at Henderson WA, five weeks ahead of schedule.
DELOS will become the naval oiler HMAS SIRIUS, replacing HMAS WESTRALIA.
The $60m contract, awarded in February 2005, included seven major modification packages.
The major package required installation design of the Replenishment at Sea (RAS) capability, including RAS Masts, mechanical and electrical equipment and a control centre. This will allow SIRIUS to receive and distribute fuel, water and hard stores to RAN and allied vessels.
The second major package required a helicopter deck to be designed and integrated onto the stern of the vessel - the first of its kind in the world to be done under classification requirements.
In addition, a container deck was added to the existing cargo deck, capable of taking twelve 20ft shipping containers to carry dry provisions and spare parts for fleet exercises.
Tenix was also required to install two upgraded Solas boats, each of 70-man capacity, and two RHIB's from HMAS WESTRALIA, as well as modifying the interior considerably, and fitting the latest communications equipment.
"The program has again demonstrated Tenix Defence's capability to successfully modify an existing ship design to meet Navy's needs within tight schedule and budget constraints,� said the CEO of Tenix Defence, Robert Salteri.
"The successful completion of this complex project is a tribute to our outstanding workforce, and a positive and effective working relationship with our Customer, as well as a clear demonstration of what can be achieved with the facilities at Henderson,� he added.
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