ASC has reached a new agreement with Australian company QMS NDT & NACE (QMS) for the delivery of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and metal survey services.
The deal is expected to support more than 25 local jobs in Adelaide.
QMS’ sophisticated x-ray and radiographic testing methods allow for accurate analysis of the integrity of submarine welds, pipe wall thicknesses and other metallic materials in the Collins Class submarines without having to disrupt the structures that surround them.
This service will be utilised within the Full Cycle Docking (FCD) program and hopes to assist ASC’s teams to effectively target their maintenance activities.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Stuart Whiley, said ASC works with more than 1200 Australian businesses within its sovereign supply chain and spends around $200 million each year.
“ASC is committed to the involvement of Australian suppliers on the Collins Class sustainment program,” Whiley said.
“Developing strong, long-term relationships with local suppliers assists ASC to maintain high levels of quality and responsiveness during Collins Class maintenance.
“QMS is a proudly Australian-owned company and this new deal helps create further sovereign capability in ASC’s supply chain."
QMS Owner, Shaun Kennedy, said the company has a great relationship with ASC.
“QMS NDT & NACE has supported the Collins Class NDT and metal loss contract for the past eight years and we are happy to have the opportunity to sign another contract to continue working on the Collins Class fleet,” Kennedy said.