Navantia Australia facilitates IP transfer to Australianise Landing Craft Bow Ramp Manufacture
Halliday Engineering have collaborated with Navantia Australia’s Melbourne based engineering team for the design enhancement of the LLC ramps. The project involves the transfer of European Intellectual Property to Australia and an Australian SME. It includes overseeing minor engineering enhancements which will improve the operational integrity and longevity of these ramps to support Royal Australian Navy’s amphibious capabilities. The new enhanced design is engineered to streamline maintenance and improve functionality.
100 per cent of the Australianised manufacturing process is performed in Halliday’s Rozelle facilities, just 10 kilometres from the Garden Island Defence Precinct, and involves local technical support, labour, and materiel suppliers.
The contract 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.
Mr Michael Stove, Head of Supply Chain for Navantia Australia, stated that this project is a fantastic example of Navantia Australia’s dedication to increasing Australian Industry Capability.
“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,” said Mr Stove.
Mr Luke Halliday, Managing Director, Halliday Engineering, is proud to back Navantia Australia and the Commonwealth’s efforts to support the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet.
“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 Australian and the Department of Defence.
“This partnership is crucial in advancing our workforce, expertise, and technologies essential for safeguarding Australia’s borders,” concluded Mr Halliday.
The Canberra class LLCs are a fundamental part of Australia’s amphibious capability, facilitating transportation of critical equipment, personnel, and aid assets from ship to shore. Navantia designed and built 12 LLCs at its San Fernando shipyard in Spain. This shipyard is specialised in the design and construction of patrol boats and light frigates, including Navantia’s Alfa3000 that the Australian Government selected for consideration of its General-Purpose Frigate program.
About Halliday Engineering
Halliday Engineering was established in 1852 and with 170 years of growth, research and development the company has earned a proud reputation across several market sectors, including the shipping, mining, power generation and manufacturing industries in Australia and further afield.
About Navantia Australia
Navantia Australia designs, integrates, and supports naval maritime platforms and systems for the Royal Australian Navy. We are recognised as a Design Authority by the Commonwealth of Australia for the Canberra Class Amphibious Assault Ships (LHD) and Landing Craft, Hobart Class Guided Missile Destroyers (DDG) and Supply Class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) Ships. At Navantia Australia, we are committed to growing our local workforce and links to the Australian Supply Chain to best support the growth of a truly Australian naval shipbuilding and sustainment industry.
