Damen and the British Royal Navy are working together on the development of new solutions to enhance maritime operations.
Based on the Damen Triton data platform, the collaboration sees Damen Digital Solutions, the digital services division of Damen Shipyards Group, provide the Royal Navy’s NavyX with its industry-leading Triton remote monitoring system and associated data collection.
Damen has delivered a digital twin model of the Damen Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 4008 XV ‘Patrick Blackett’, the vessel that was delivered to NavyX in July 2022. The NavyX team will use the digital model to explore future technologies in a safe environment, prior to onboard testing.
The partnership will enable NavyX to demonstrate the support advantage that can be gained from accurate and up-to-date engineering data compared to the predicted model which will in turn inform how Engineering Support is transformed across the Ministry of Defence to increase overall effectiveness and efficiency.
"We are delighted to be working with NavyX to develop innovative solutions that will enhance operational capabilities," said Toine Cleophas, Managing Director of Damen Digital Solutions. "With our combined expertise, we will be able to work towards cutting-edge solutions tailored to the specific needs of NavyX. The NavyX team will additionally benefit from the intensive warranty and technical support from the Damen UK Service Hub."
Col Tom Ryall, Head of NavyX, said, "It is exciting to be partnering with Damen Digital Solutions on this project to explore new ways of enhancing both our, and future, capabilities. By working together, we can leverage the latest technologies we can closely monitor XV Patrick Blackett’s performance and maintenance conditions and inform concepts for the future Royal Navy fleet."
