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Thursday, February 23, 2012

End in Sight for Vigilant

Vanguard-classThe Long Overhaul Period (Refuel) (LOP(R)) on HMS Vigilant – the third Vanguard class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) refit and refuel to be undertaken by Babcock – is approaching the end of nearly three and a half years’ work at Devonport Royal Dockyard, following successful completion of a formal Pre-Sea Trials Inspection, which recognised the project’s ‘commendable performance’.

A key feature of the over £300 million LOP(R), which has represented five years of activity including the planning phase, has been the successful implementation of new ways of working, designed to assure programme delivery, ensure product quality and maximise the submarine’s operational capability.

A ground-breaking contractual arrangement between Babcock and the MoD has supported close co-operation and joint working, greater transparency of information, focused attention on cost reduction while improving safety and quality standards, and incentivised achievement of the agreed schedule.

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