INNOVATION WHERE IT MATTERS
A Design Authority dedicated to delivering world-class engineering and design services to the Royal Australian Navy, Israel Lozano, Executive Managing Director, outlines Navantia Australia’s commitment to excellence and journey to deliver a sovereign design capability for Australia
Writer: Lily Sawyer | Project Manager: Thomas Arnold
The Australian defence industry is an exciting space to be involved in.”
As someone with considerable exposure to global defence markets, Israel Lozano, Executive Managing Director of Navantia Australia, can say this with some authority.
“The industry can present some challenges, but these are part of life and should be embraced. Challenges are what encourage people and businesses to continue to evolve and innovate,” he adds.
As an industry that offers longterm career opportunities as well as
avenues for highly skilled professions, defence is also a sector that promotes innovation and leading-edge technologies. With many defence projects being long-term, this provides assurances for the industry to invest in developing its people and capabilities.
Navantia Australia is an Australianled and operated company that delivers world-class engineering and design services to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
Established in 2012, the company’s team of 300 local experts based in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, and
Israel Lozano, Executive Managing Director
Perth is dedicated to ensuring the technical integrity of RAN’s surface fleet.
“We are responsible for over 60 percent of RAN’s surface fleet. Our parent company, Navantia, has transferred the Design Authority delegations for all four classes of vessels delivered to RAN to us,” Lozano informs.
Today, Navantia Australia ensures the design integrity of each of these naval ships throughout their life, guaranteeing safety and performance during operation and sustainment.
The company’s Australian
workforce is responsible for all engineering and platform design changes, whilst its engineers are supported by equally committed and hardworking corporate teams.
In November 2023, Navantia Australia launched its Technical Partner Network (TPN) to provide RAN with the engineering services capabilities and capacity that it requires now and in the future.
“TPN began with a cohort of 14 companies, which has now expanded to 24 Australian businesses. Together, we have 800 engineers at our disposal to support naval ships,” he outlines.
While the company continues to grow in the field of engineering for the support of RAN ships designed by Navantia, it has begun to develop ships of its own for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and expanded its portfolio of digital services.
UNPARALLELED INDUSTRY KNOW-HOW
With the different types of naval ships currently in service with RAN totalling 110,000 tonnes, having the know-how on such a large capability differentiates Navantia Australia.
Possessing this expertise is a discriminator, not only for providing design support services, but for designing new ships best suited for Australian operations.
“As the Design Authority performing the work locally, we understand the design basis of all these platforms; our work evolves from that understanding,” Lozano reflects.
Understanding its products to such an extent also allows Navantia Australia to contribute to other activities in the value chain, such as new ship designs and the supply chain.
Navantia Australia also provides RAN the opportunity to evolve ship design, in-country using the design baseline in direct collaboration with the designer, which is a first for the industry in Australia.
“Since our establishment in 2012, we have grown and matured to become a strategic defence company and Design Authority for Australia in our own right,” he asserts.
This status was acknowledged in 2020, when the Australian Department of Defence signed a Strategic Agreement recognising Navantia Australia as a Design Authority for RAN, and now with the Designer Support Contractor contract, it plays a critical role under Plan Galileo, an Australian government-run naval shipbuilding programme that prioritises consideration of a vessel’s sustainment needs at the design stage.
“We are agile and have proven our ability to engage with defence, with industry, with academia, and with large and small organisations.
“I sincerely believe that Navantia Australia is a perfect example of how industry contributes to Australia’s goal of building a sovereign naval shipbuilding capability,” Lozano prides.
AN INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER
Like the Australian population, which contains more than 300 different ancestries, Navantia Australia’s workforce also demonstrates a rich cultural diversity. Together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, its local employees represent 40 different ethnicities.
“We have grown organically by over 30 percent year on year since 2019. The average age of our workforce, 39 years, is reflective of our efforts in growing our capability through investment in graduates and early career workers,” Lozano highlights.
The company has strong relationships with Australian universities such as the Australian Maritime College, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), the University of New South Wales (UNSW), and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
It also offers internships and graduate positions, primarily in engineering disciplines. Indeed, since 2019, Navantia Australia has employed 58 graduates and 33 interns.
NAVANTIA AUSTRALIA’S SUPPLY CHAIN AT A GLANCE
Navantia Australia’s supply chain is localised and managed from Australia. Inheriting ship design knowledge from its parent company, Navantia, it also gained easy access to the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) whose equipment and systems are incorporated in the platforms.
The company seeks to maximise opportunities for Australian industry to participate in the sustainment of Navantia-designed RAN assets, increasing sovereign capability in the country. It has established relationships with over 840 Australian suppliers and identified a comprehensive list of components and systems to localise.
Working collaboratively with local industry to identify solutions to further Australianise the supply chain for Navantia-designed ships, the company recognises that obsolescence and national support are key drivers to developing Australian Industry Capability (AIC) for the design services contract. This, in turn, creates sustainable and reliable support for the platforms and for developing industry in the longer term.
The company’s teams have supported the development of relationships between international and Australian suppliers to enable local manufacturing and support service delivery partnerships.
Navantia Australia is aiding the nation’s industry participation via a dedicated TPN. Engagement of its TPN enables greater opportunities for Australian industry participants to be involved in the delivery of services.
Navantia Australia offers internships and graduate positions, primarily in engineering disciplines
MARINE SERVICES GRIFFIN
Trustworthy Professionals
Can you briefly introduce us to Griffin Marine Services?
Griffin Marine Services (GMS) is a proudly Australian owned and operated company, employing 120 permanent staff around the nation.
GMS is a national leader in ship building, repair, maintenance, and management and offers a comprehensive suite of services including:
• Ship construction and repair (steel, aluminium, and composite).
• Marine engineering and associated trades.
o Above and below water line preservation.
o Insulation fabrication and installation.
o Mechanical fitting.
• Maintenance delivery and project management.
• 24/7 emergency response. GMS operates across Australia with workshops and teams strategically located in each regional maintenance centre, including Perth, Sydney, Darwin, and Cairns.
GMS has also supported repairs in the Pacific region in support of cruise liners and patrol boats. This international presence allows GMS to service clients effectively, efficiently, and provides an unrivalled response capability.
GMS’ diverse range of clientele includes:
• Defence prime contractors (Navantia, Thales, Babcock, Austal, BAE Systems).
• Commercial shipping companies (Bhagwan Marine, Teekay Shipping, RCL, P&O, and Mediterranean Shipping Co.).
• Major marine operators (Sea Swift, Serco, Transdev).
• Private vessel owners.
What are some of the ongoing or recent projects that you are most interested in showcasing?
GMS recently completed multiple major projects in support of its auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) fleet in New South Wales (NSW) and Western Australia (WA), demonstrating the breadth of
skills the company offers to its clients and the national reach utilised to manage repairs around the nation.
GMS Sydney has provided four mechanical fitters to assist Navantia Spain rebuild the port main engine on the ship HMAS Supply. The scope was to disassemble the main engine, check all components and tolerances, and rebuild with new or overhauled parts; GMS also took carriage of all heavy rigging.
This task was completed on time, to GMS’ usual meticulous standards, and allowed work that would typically require specialist foreign labour to be completed locally, thereby delivering exceptional value for money and a vessel back to operational readiness in a much shorter period.
At Fleet Base West, GMS’ commitment to excellence shone during HMAS Stalwart’s maintenance period. The GMS team earned high praise for completing a package of both scheduled work and rectification of a lateemerging water-mist system malfunction that threatened the ship’s departure.
Highly qualified welders were mobilised from all four states and the team was
What, for you, differentiates your business from
the competition?
Nationwide and international reach is what separates GMS from the competition. Unlike regional operators, GMS has strategically located workshops and teams in Perth, Sydney, Darwin, and Cairns to provide unmatched accessibility across Australia and in the Pacific. This international footprint ensures a rapid response, minimising downtime for clients.
GMS goes beyond just geographic reach, as it was founded on exceptional customer service and prioritising the building of strong relationships, meaning all clients experience proactive communication, timely project completion, and a relentless pursuit of exceeding expectations. So, whether you’re a government contractor, commercial shipping company, or private vessel owner, GMS offers the combined advantage of national expertise delivered with a local touch.
assembled with incredible speed, and then fabricated and installed a new 120-metre DIN150 316 stainless steel water-mist line spanning multiple compartments and levels. Thanks to the team’s dedication and expertise, HMAS Stalwart sailed on schedule, fully operational, earning the GMS team a commendation from Navantia, and a letter of appreciation from the Commanding Officer.
‘‘Thanks to the team’s dedication and expertise, HMAS Stalwart sailed on schedule, fully operational, earning the GMS team a commendation from Navantia, and a letter of appreciation from the Commanding Officer.’’
Tell us about some of the major challenges faced within the industry and the business itself and then detail how these have been overcome?
A skilled workforce is the lifeblood of the maritime industry, and GMS recognises the challenges of attracting and retaining top talent, particularly when we are directly competing with the resources sector for that same talent. However, GMS have not shied away from these challenges; rather, the company has proactively implemented solutions to build a strong and sustainable workforce.
One key strategy is our commitment to growing our own talent. GMS offer comprehensive apprenticeship programmes across various disciplines, providing a clear career path for individuals passionate about the
maritime industry. GMS is also a proud participant in the Defence Industry Pathways Programme, and the Defence Industry Internship and Graduate scheme.
Continuous learning is another pillar of the GMS approach. GMS invests in extensive technical and non-technical training programmes for all employees, regardless of experience level. This not only enhances the skillset of the GMS staff, it also demonstrates a level of commitment to professional development, fostering a sense of loyalty and career progression.
Finally, GMS understands the importance of workplace mobility. Offering opportunities to work across our national network of workshops provides employees with the chance to broaden their skillsets, gain new experiences, and advance their careers within GMS.
Could you tell us more about any technological initiatives that you have in place or are exploring?
GMS is actively developing several innovative technologies for defence applications. One key area is utilising laser ablation machines for surface preparation on hulls and tanks before painting. This method offers a safer alternative to traditional methods, while achieving a higher quality finish. Laser ablation reduces surface contaminants, leading to significantly longer-lasting paint adhesion, minimising the frequency and duration of dockyard visits.
Furthermore, GMS is implementing a fully digital welding quality management
system. This system integrates real-time data collection from welding machines, enabling the rapid and accurate provision of object quality evidence to all clients. This digital format offers superior searchability, traceability, and trust for the ADF. Furthermore, GMS is committed to accelerating innovation and delivering solutions that enhance the capabilities and effectiveness of the Australian Navy.
What are you most proud of in relation to the company overall?
At GMS, a source of immense pride is the dual commitment of being a wholly Australianowned and operated company
What are your major future ambitions going forward and how will these goals be achieved?
The GMS ambition is clear: become the preeminent ship repair service provider across all our locations in Australia. GMS remains dedicated to being the trusted partner of choice for each of the Regional Maintenance Centres (RMCs).
GMS also recognises that achieving these goals requires a multi-pronged approach:
• Investing in People: GMS continues to prioritise its workforce by fostering a culture of training, development, and career advancement. This ensures a highly skilled and qualified team to deliver exceptional service.
• Continuous Improvement: GMS is relentlessly committed to optimising processes and embracing innovation. This means constantly challenging the status quo and finding better ways to operate while ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality remain at the forefront.
• Exceeding client expectations: Building strong client relationships is paramount. GMS achieves this by exceeding expectations consistently, through transparent communication, high-quality work, and a commitment to on-time project completion.
and to delivering the highest quality workmanship.
Being Australian-owned fosters a deep sense of responsibility. GMS understands the critical role a strong maritime industry plays in Australia’s security and economic prosperity. This fuels the dedication GMS holds to exceeding expectations and ensuring every vessel repaired is in top condition.
The Australian roots and dedication of GMS go hand-inhand. It’s a combination we’re incredibly proud of and allows us to contribute meaningfully to Australia’s maritime future.
What do the next 12 months look like for the business?
The next year at GMS is
brimming with excitement, as we are gearing up to support the increasingly complex fleet sustainment needs of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) under Plan Galileo’s regional maintenance construct. This new model presents a unique opportunity, and GMS is perfectly positioned to excel. GMS’ extensive experience working on every class of vessel in the RAN and
Australian Border Force (ABF) surface fleets speaks volumes. Furthermore, the established workshops and seasoned personnel strategically located within each Regional Maintenance Centre (RMC) locations – Henderson, Sydney, Cairns, and Darwin – solidify the company’s commitment to seamless integration with CASG, the RAN, and all RMC providers during this transition.
In the coming year, GMS will focus on:
• Leveraging our national network: Optimising resource allocation and expertise across RMC locations to ensure efficient and timely service for all vessels.
• Building strong partnerships: Collaborating closely with CASG, the RAN, and other RMC providers to ensure a smooth transition and effective regional maintenance delivery.
• Investing in technology: Continuously improving processes and tools to enhance efficiency, data collection, and communication throughout the maintenance cycle.
Graduates are given ownership of end-to-end project work with Navantia Australia as part of a structured, supervised process which delivers on-the-job training until they are sufficiently experienced to deliver inputs on their own.
The company also offers employees the option to participate in formal mentoring programmes, run both internally and externally, to assist graduates in acquiring the requisite skills to succeed in their careers.
Attracting more women to the Australian defence industry is also something Navantia Australia is deeply passionate about.
“We have a strong belief that there is a large percentage of talent not currently working in defence, and that will enhance our industry,” Lozano comments.
Since 2023, Navantia Australia has been an active supporter of the Sir Lawrence Wackett Defence and
“I SINCERELY BELIEVE THAT NAVANTIA AUSTRALIA IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF HOW INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTES TO AUSTRALIA’S GOAL OF BUILDING A SOVEREIGN NAVAL SHIPBUILDING CAPABILITY”
– ISRAEL LOZANO, EXECUTIVE MANAGING DIRECTOR, NAVANTIA AUSTRALIA
Aerospace Centre: Young Women in Defence STEM programme.
Run in conjunction with RMIT, the 2024 programme will see 50 female students at secondary schools across Victoria introduced to career opportunities within defence, aerospace, and industry.
“We have also introduced For the WIN (Women in Navantia), an internal, female-led networking community which aims to provide a supportive environment that enhances the role and contributions of women within the business,” he outlines.
In addition, Navantia Australia is committed to supporting veterans and their families through employment opportunities and supports veteran-focused charities and programmes.
“We are a recognised ‘Veteran Employer of Choice’ by the Australian Department of Veteran Affairs’ Veteran Employment Programme. We offer veterans tailored onboarding processes, mentoring, and have a specific veterans’ employee policy and strategy,” Lozano confirms.
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LEADING INNOVATION
Navantia Australia is currently investing in R&D projects to advance smarter solutions for ship sustainment and design.
“We are walking the path to progressively incorporate the digital tide in our processes and innovative solutions,” Lozano enthuses.
This will allow the company to deliver various services to avoid time and cost-consuming transactions and mistakes in the design or service delivery processes.
The same applies when it comes to the development of digital services. The company’s know-how, together with data gathered from the Integrated Platform Management System, provides the basis for developing innovative digital technologies.
With the support of academia and a focus on technology-led outcomes, Navantia Australia is establishing a project pipeline that will deliver advancements in operational, sustainment, and workforce development activities.
A KEY PARTNER TO RAN
As an RAN-focused company, Navantia Australia is responsible for the evolution of the designs of more than 60 percent of the navy’s current fleet.
This means that it is committed and dedicated to ensuring that RAN has its most lethal and capable ships ready to conduct sustained combat operations as part of the Joint Force.
As Navantia Australia’s only customer, maintaining a positive, collaborative, and productive relationship with RAN is paramount. On a daily basis, it works closely with the System Programme Offices, the Capability Development Group, ship crews, and members of the Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group.
With the delivery of more classes of ships to RAN, the company has grown its workforce accordingly in the locations and capability areas that RAN requires.
Navantia Australia’s growing digital capabilities blend its design and engineering know-how to enhance the services the company provides to its customers.
“Because of our unique position of being both the designer, OEM, and digital developer, we know what we
are talking about – our technology is supported by deep knowledge,” he expresses.
In 2022, Navantia Australia announced the establishment of the Maritime Institute of Technologies (Marintec™), formed with UTS. Through Marintec™, the company
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Chillflow Solutions (Chillflow) delivers comprehensive Marine HVAC and Refrigeration specialist engineering solutions for the defence, commercial, industrial and offshore sectors.
From design, manufacture, supply, installation to service, maintenance and ongoing life-cycle support, we offer tailored demand-led, integrated services to meet your requirements.
We provide deep expertise, quality assurance, and certification to help solve your Marine HVAC and Refrigeration challenges.
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Our mission at Chillflow is to bring innovation to the marine HVAC industry through collaboration with our clients and partners to deliver comprehensive, specialist HVAC and refrigeration engineering solutions.
We are experts at navigating complex defence platforms, providing technical assurance for our capability outcomes.
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KEY CUSTOMERS, PARTNERS, AND SUPPLIERS
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QUALITY STANDARDS AND ACCREDITATION
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Navantia Australia at Indo Pacific 23 Day
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has been funding several areas of collaborative R&D, focusing on advanced software engineering, user experience (UX) digital expertise, game design, and artificial intelligence (AI).
With its sights set on becoming Australia’s centre of excellence for maritime digital technology solutions, Marintec™ is charting a course for a brighter, more innovative future.
However, Marintec™ is not just about technology – it’s also committed to developing the workforce of the future. With PhD programmes, internships, and employment opportunities for graduates, the partnership is cultivating a skilled future workforce while addressing the Australian maritime skills gap shortage.
“In November 2023, we entered additional partnerships with Australian universities including
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“WE ARE WALKING THE PATH TO PROGRESSIVELY INCORPORATE THE DIGITAL TIDE IN OUR PROCESSES AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS”
– ISRAEL LOZANO, EXECUTIVE MANAGING DIRECTOR, NAVANTIA AUSTRALIA
RMIT and the Australian Maritime College – University of Tasmania (AMC-UTAS),” Lozano informs.
RMIT, AMC-UTAS, and Navantia Australia were together successful in securing federal funding through the Next Generation Graduates Programme (NGGP), offered by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO) Data61 initiative, to support PhD projects that explore hydrodynamic effects for uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and the optimisation of hydrogen power
plants for USVs.
In addition to the NGGP, Navantia Australia is working with the universities on other independent projects. The company also recently renewed a strategic partnership agreement with the Defence Science Technology Group.
A VAST RANGE OF PROJECTS
The implementation of the Commonwealth’s Plan Galileo Maritime Sustainment Model, which highlights sustainment as a key enabling sovereign capability in naval
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shipbuilding, heralds an exciting new era for Navantia Australia.
“We are excited about this new model. The Design Support Contract (DSC) is vital to the success of the new model, as our deep product knowledge and baseline management will facilitate design integrity throughout sustainment and continuous improvement activities,” Lozano shares.
This, combined with the company’s capability to collaborate and effectively communicate within the enterprise environment, will contribute to the assurance of RAN’s fleet, the availability of its ships, and reduced costs throughout the life of the vessels.
The long-term DSC enables Navantia Australia to continue to invest in enabling and developing sovereign naval design and engineering capabilities. A critical element in achieving this is through local partnerships.
SUPPORT FOR VETERANS
With operations across the country, Navantia Australia seeks to provide support for defence industry veterans throughout the community. As such, it supports various schemes and organisations, alongside some of its own.
• Navantia Australia is an annual sponsor of the Prime Minister’s National Veterans’ Employment Awards, which recognise remarkable accomplishments within the veteran community.
• The company is a platinum sponsor of Soldier On, a not-for-profit organisation that offers support to current and former ADF personnel and their families.
• Navantia Australia is an active supporter of the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) Veterans’ Employment Programme and other initiatives which assist veterans in securing employment.
• The company supports OPK9, the flagship programme of See Differently that provides highly trained assistance dogs to veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• It also supports Remount, an equine-based therapy programme for veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD and/or receiving physical therapy.
• Navantia Australia supports Keeping Watch, RAN’s perpetual charitable fund that helps serving members and their families in need of financial aid.
Naval Ship Design and Engineering since 1987
The Design Technology Company (DTCo) is proud to be recognised as a member of Navantia Australia’s Technical Partner Network, highlighting the initiative as a key measure to build sovereign capability. DTCo provides a trusted, collaborative integration service for engineering projects and access to cutting-edge design technologies.
We combine vast industry experience with a skilled team to ensure rapid iteration within projects, fostering early stakeholder engagement, design confidence and optimised workflows. DTCo is committed to an easy to engage, scalable platform to enhance outcomes for Navantia, the Commonwealth, and sovereign manufacturing.
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“These partnerships include collaboration with other Australian companies to expand, which is why we established our TPN,” he details.
“The DSC is not only an opportunity for Navantia Australia, but for the TPN to also benefit from the certainty of workflow, enabling members to invest in capability development,” outlines Lozano.
The maturing of the company’s local end-to-end design capability is another important area of growth; in addition to the engineers who are working on sustainment programmes, Navantia Australia is investing in developing new ship designs.
The company’s first complete design is a medium landing craft that is optimised for riverine and littoral operations. This design, the Kodal LMV-M, was originated and developed by its Naval Design and Engineering Centre in Melbourne.
“We are receiving a high degree of interest in the platform, and it
has been accepted into Navantia’s global portfolio, which is a major achievement,” Lozano prides.
Another significant project underway presently is the capability upgrades to RAN’s Hobart Class Guided Missile Destroyers.
“Supporting these upgrades has created 60 full-time design and engineering jobs with Navantia Australia in the fields of combat systems interface into the platform, naval architecture, outfitting, electrical, mechanical, structural, design drafting, and systems engineering,” he shares.
Going forward, Navantia Australia hopes to continue to deliver what RAN needs now and in the future.
The company aims to keep growing its Australian capabilities in support of the government’s objectives for achieving a sovereign continuous naval shipbuilding and sustainment industry, whilst ensuring that delivery is done in accordance with its
strong corporate values and ethical behaviours.
“We are continuing our journey to deliver design sovereignty to Australia to enable the design of future complex warships to be developed locally. It’s a path we must walk together with RAN and defence,” Lozano concludes.
