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Serco completes Pacific 24 RHIBs maintenance work

Serco have been selected by Babcock Australasia (Babcock) to provide scheduled maintenance and repair for the Royal Navy’s (RN) Pacific 24 Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs).

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Serco’s Cairns Port team oversaw a comprehensive maintenance programme for the Pacific 24 RHIBs, ensuring operational capability is maintained for these vessels through the provision of planned and preventative maintenance services.

Serco Defence Managing Director Clint Thomas AM, CSC, said the contract reflects Serco’s capabilities and expertise in maritime maintenance and operations available across Australia: "This contract award is a testament to the hard work and expertise of our team in Cairns, who are committed to providing high-quality maintenance services to enhance the Navy’s capability, readiness and performance.

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“We are excited to support Babcock and continue to look for opportunities to work together with other industry partners for the benefit of our AUKUS partners.”

The two Pacific 24 RHIBs reside on the HMS Tamar, which is currently on deployment from the United Kingdom.

Babcock Managing Director Marine, Simon Spratt, said: “This contract is a good example of where Babcock’s international reach and regional expertise combine perfectly to provide cross border support to our foreign allies and visiting defence forces.

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“We are always driven to support our customer’s direct needs and provide the best possible solution. In this case, we utilised our local project management expertise and strong regional supply chain relationships to quickly identify suitably qualified and appropriately located sub-contractors and OEM agents capable of successfully delivering to navy standards and requirements.”

The Pacific 24 RHIBs are renowned for their performance and durability in demanding marine environments. Serco's maintenance service support will ensure these vessels continue to operate at peak efficiency, providing reliable service for years to come.

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