June 9, 2023
Babcock Canada (Babcock), a global leader in submarine support, has signed a technical cooperation agreement with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd (HD HHI) to collaborate on the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
The CPSP was established by Canada’s Department of Defense to study procurement opportunities for its next-generation submarine.
This technical cooperation agreement allows both leading naval organizations to share their respective shipbuilding and submarine sustainment capabilities in support of the CPSP.
Babcock is a global expert in maintaining, modifying and extending the life of in-service submarines, supporting the Canadian, British and Australian navies.
HD HHI will leverage its world-class construction capabilities, while Babcock will bring its expertise in providing operational support and maintenance for Canada’s Victoria-class submarines, which the company has been doing since 2008.
John Howie, Babcock’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, signed the agreement with Young-seuk Han, Vice Chairman and CEO of HD HHI, at the International Maritime and Defense Exhibition (MADEX) in Busan, South Korea.
John Howie said, “As a world leader in submarine maintenance, this agreement allows Babcock to build on our long-standing relationship with HD HHI and combine both organizations’ extensive experience with the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.”
Young-seuk Han said, “Through close cooperation between leading companies in Canada and South Korea in shipbuilding and defense industries, we will propose the optimal submarine for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, which is being implemented in both Canada and South Korea with the latest technology.”
The agreement solidifies Babcock’s commitment to support the Royal Canadian Navy’s current and future naval programs.
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