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Sea Acceptance Test for Mini Typhoon and Toplite Systems on HMNZS TE KAHA - 24 June 2008

Rafael Advanced Defence Systems in conjunction with the Royal New Zealand Navy conducted sea acceptance tests for the both the Mini Typhoon and Toplite systems on HMNZS TE KAHA. With less than ideal weather conditions in which to launch the killer tomato targets, the Mini Typhoon and Toplite systems proved to be extremely accurate.

Front: Warrant Officer Peter Halford
Rear: Mr David Schwartz, Lieutenant Iain Phillips RNZN, Mr Ilya Rubinstein

Australian Maritime College signs up for Kongsberg Maritime Bridge Simulators - 20 June 2008

Research and Development stations to further the capacity and capability of AMC to deliver training and research projects to the Australian and regional maritime market are also included. The system is based on the highly successful Kongsberg Maritime Polaris bridge simulator architecture delivered worldwide to the leading maritime institutions. The phased delivery and installation will take place over the next 12 months.

“Kongsberg Maritime is proud to be awarded such a high-profile bridge simulator contract for the prestigious AMC Project and we welcome the opportunity to share our vast simulation experience and knowledge with the college,” states Henry Tremblay Kongsberg Maritime Area Sales Manager. “We are highly motivated and excited to be a part of the continuing AMC presence in the maritime training and research environment and we look forward to working together and further developing our relationship.”

Kongsberg Maritime will utilise its strong links with AAL Australia Pty Ltd. to support AMC locally through project management, installation and long term maintenance of the simulators.

“The selection of Kongsberg Maritime to meet AMC’s simulation requirements comes as a result of a careful evaluation of international suppliers. The system being delivered will ensure that AMC remains at the forefront of maritime training and research in the Australian region,” states Professor Malek Pourzanjani, Principal of the Australian Maritime College.

Front L-R:
Mr Mark Treen (Director of Sales, KM Simulation); Professor Malek Pourzanjani (President and Principal, Australian Maritime College)
Rear L- R:
Mr Paul Gilkison (Managing Director, AAL Australia); Ms Karen Cole (Manager Finance and Risk, AMC); Captain Ian Rodrigues (Manager Maritime Simulations Centre, AMC)

AAL Welcomes new Director – 21 January 2008

On the 21st of January AAL was pleased to welcome a new Director to the company, Paul Taylor. Paul has joined the company from Whangarei where he was the General Manager of Kensington Hospital and Primecare Medical Centre. Paul spent 4 years in this role during which time Kensington expanded its operating capacity by building on additional theatres and firmly establishing a reputation for clinical excellence as the only private surgical hospital in Northland.

Previous to this role Paul served in the Royal New Zealand Navy for 21 years joining in the university scheme entry and gaining a BSc at Auckland university before going onto qualify as a bridge watchkeeper. He then went on to specialise in aircraft control and then warfare when he topped the Australian based course. Paul commanded the ANZAC Frigate TE MANA and during his military career served in a variety of defence and ministry positions and was involved in peacekeeping in the Solomon Islands and Bougainville.

Paul joins existing Directors, Paul Gilkison and Doug Pauling at a time that Paul Gilkison describes as “being exciting for the company. Last year we opened an office in Sydney and are planning to expand our client base as we believe we offer a good range of products and have been able to build on our reputation of being an efficient, quality niche company that provides excellent outcomes and results for all parties.”

ECPINS-W Vessel Wide Licencing Upgrade for the RNZN Protector Ships – January 2008

Offshore Systems Ltd. has secured a contract to upgrade the Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) Project Protector Fleet to ECPINS W vessel-wide licensing.

In 2003-2004, Offshore Systems was awarded a contract through a competitive bid process to deploy ECPINS M across the RNZN’s entire fleet, as well as throughout the Navy’s training facilities. A deciding factor in awarding this contract was ECPINS M’s high level of compliance with the North Atlantic Treat Organization (NATO) Warship Electronic Chart Display Information System (WECDIS) standard.

“By upgrading to ECPINS W, the RNZN Project Protector Fleet is now fully compliant with the NATO WECDIS STANAG,” says Jim Davison, Director of Sales, Offshore Systems. “ECPINS W provides significant tactical advantage and will enable the RNZN Project Protector vessels to operate most effectively with a superior navigational and situational awareness picture.”

Mini-Typhoon System for RNZN – November 2007

The first of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s Mini-Typhoon system has been installed onboard HMNZS TE MANA. The primary role of the system for the RNZN is to form part of their Force Protection system and deter threats from high speed inshore attack craft.

The system is capable of firing an aimed single shot or burst of fire, including the ability to fire offset warning shots. The Mini Typhoon system provides improved detection, identification and responses to asymmertrical threats. With the additional of the Electro Optical Direct, the ship is able to detect and track threats both day and night.

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