Page 7 - Australian Defence Magazine October 2021

PFG’s Sentinel vessel set to deliver enhanced capability to NZDF Littoral Warfare Systems
Pivot Portable Simulator used by the navigators onboard HMNZS Manawanui putting the vessel through its paces and mission rehearsal
Tasmania’s Defence Advocate and former RAN Fleet Commander, Rear Admiral (Rtd) Steve Gilmore, said Tasmania’s maritime manufacturing capability provides superior, tailored solutions.
“The conventional Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat with an alloy hull is now being superseded by proven products like ‘The Sentinel’ and I’m glad our Kiwi shipmate’s will be safer and better equipped with ‘The Sentinel’ in their service” Rear Admiral (Rtd) Steve Gilmore said.
Critical to maritime operations is training, and the Royal New Zealand Navy has recognised the power of portable simulation systems provided by Pivot Maritime International is second to none.
Established in 1996, Pivot (https://pivotmaritime.com) is a maritime simulation, training and consultancy company with its head office in Legana, Tasmania and technical centre in Riddells Creek, Victoria. The company is a pioneer in cost effective portable marine simulation systems and in-situ maritime training.
Pivot have recently provided portable systems to the RNZN for use on the Dive and Hydro Support vessel HMNZS Manawanui.
Liferaft Systems Australia’s marine evacuation system – HMNZS Canterbury
They also have portable systems in service with eight other international navies and now in RAN vessels HMA Ships Canberra, Choules and Sirius.
Taylor Bros Marine (www.taylorbros.com.au) are another Tasmanian company that have worked with the RNZN, having undertaken prefabrication and installation of entire interior panelling systems, and furniture for two Project Protector Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) – HMNZ Ships Otago and Wellington.
“Not only are the New Zealanders near neighbours but they, like our own RAN, require the best kit for their seafarers and we have found the RNZN to be highly professional and a pleasure to deal with,” Commercial Director, Mr Phil Taylor said.
Tasmanian firm Liferaft Systems Australia (www.lsames.com) has also had success in NZ having provided its unique Marine Evacuation Systems for installation in HMNZS Canterbury,
a multi-role vessel of the Royal New Zealand Navy.
More information on Tasmania’s defence industry is available through the Defence Tasmania Industry Directory at: www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au/defence
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