Annual Report 2009

AVEVA Marine is the culmination of AVEVA's largest single development programme, fusing best-in-class shipbuilding and plant engineering software into an unrivalled solution for the design and construction of every type of ship and floating structure.

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The challenge

In 2003 ASC (formerly known as Australian Submarine Corporation) began a 15-year (with two 5-year extension options), multi-billion dollar Through-Life Support (TLS) contract with Australia's Defence Materiel Organisation, the Department of Defence's management organisation responsible for acquiring and sustaining equipment for the Australian Defence Force. Under the contract, ASC is responsible for the ongoing maintenance, support and design enhancements of the Royal Australian Navy's Collins Class submarines, a key element of Australia's Defence Force. The six Collins Class submarines are recognised as among the best conventional (non-nuclear) submarines operating anywhere in the world.

The solutions

A proven range of solutions is needed to ensure efficient through-life support for the submarines. Maintenance and upgrade works carried out need to meet strict certification requirements with no margin for error for these sophisticated naval vessels. AVEVA Marine was chosen for its efficiency and ability to meet ASC's needs.

The outcome

AVEVA Marine has been installed at ASC and initial training carried out. Translators have been written to convert their existing 3D models to AVEVA Marine - these are currently being tested and a go live date of July 2009 is being targeted.