Navantia transfers technology to Halliday Engineering

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia Australia has awarded Sydney based company Halliday Engineering a contract for manufacturing the replacement bow ramps for the Canberra class Amphibious Assault ship (LHD) Landing Craft (LLC).

Sydney-based Halliday Engineering collaborated with Navantia Australia’s engineering team for the design enhancement of the LLC ramps, which involved the transfer of Intellectual Property to the SME.

This includes overseeing minor engineering enhancements which will improve the operational integrity and longevity of the ramps, streamline maintenance and improve functionality.

Halliday is located 10 kilometres from the Garden Island Defence Precinct, and its contract with Navantia is for an initial three bow ramps with the possibility of a further three.

Each ramp is delivered with custom designed and certified travel frames to support their transportation and storage.

The new ramps are manufactured to both Original Equipment Manufacturer and Lloyd’s Register specifications, using Halliday’s Lloyds Register certified welding procedures and welders.

The Head of Supply Chain for Navantia Australia Michael Stove said: “Projects like this are incredibly rewarding and is an exemplar of Australian manufacturing at its very finest as they exhibit stellar professionalism from both parties.

“The ramp production is currently on budget and ahead of schedule, with 35 per cent completion.”

The Managing Director of Halliday Engineering Luke Halliday said the partnership was crucial in advancing the company’s workforce, expertise, and technologies

Halliday said: “Our commitment to building, maintaining, and upgrading naval assets within Australia highlights our dedication to the maritime industry.

“With over 170 years of experience, Halliday Engineering has been a stalwart in this sector, a legacy that will be upheld through the collaborative work with Navantia.”

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