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25.01.2022 One of our employees is working on shaving the world from blood cancer and has raised more than $1,500 as part of the Worlds Greatest Shave this month. ASC Engineer Gerry Higton has spent over two years growing his beard, but was happy to go under the clippers last week to raise funds to help accelerate blood cancer research, and reach the bold goal of zero lives lost to blood cancer by 2035. Shave Day took place in front of his cheering ASC colleagues during their lun...ch break at our Henderson site in WA. Well done Gerry! ASC is proud of the ongoing community spirit of our people, which is especially important during these uncertain times. Worldsgreatestshave.com.au

24.01.2022 Today we celebrate the commissioning at sea of HMAS Sydney, the third and final Hobart Class Destroyer built by ASC and the Alliance team. HMAS Sydney sailed from Osborne in South Australia earlier this year to undergo acceptance trials with the Royal Australian Navy, and todays commissioning marks the official end of yet another successful Australian shipbuilding project. It was also the first ever commissioning of an Australian warship at sea, off the coast of New South Wa...les. During the build, Sydney was the first ship to be upgraded to integrate the MH-60R Romeo Seahawk submarine hunting helicopter, and her Close-in Weapons Systems, making her Australias most lethal warship. ASC congratulates the ships inaugural crew on this very special day as Sydney officially becomes one of Her Majestys Australian Ships. Photo credit: Department of Defence

24.01.2022 ASCs APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Keeping submarines at sea, thrive in a career with ASC! Here is your opportunity to work on the Collins Class Submarine fleet and learn skills that will see you maintaining one of Australias most important Defence capabilities.... About our program Opportunities in Henderson, WA and Osborne, SA Successful applicants will commence early 2021 Open to Electrical, Mechanical and Fabrication streams Work and build your skills alongside an experienced, supportive and friendly team Our Apprenticeship program is open to those who are currently studying a pre-apprenticeship, have previously completed relevant studies or who have suitable working experience. Click here for further information: https://bit.ly/2ZARBJq Applications close on 17 August 2020.

24.01.2022 ASC is proud to partner with Naval Group Australia delivering the first graduate engineering program for Naval Group graduates, providing hands-on experience, training and development on the current Collins Class submarines. ASCs annual Graduate Engineering intake will be bolstered from this year with several Naval Group Australia graduates. On completion of the two-year program with ASC, they will be offered the opportunity to apply their new skills with Naval Group on Aust...ralias future submarine program, the Attack Class. And good luck to ASCs and Naval Groups future engineering graduates! Read more about the inaugural program in todays Advertiser - https://bit.ly/2B6qixe Picture: Naval Group Australia Senior Fluid Technologist Goran Macesic (L) and ASC Mechanical Systems Engineer Dillan Wilson, at ASCs submarine deep maintenance facility, Osborne, South Australia, this week (picture courtesy of Tom Huntley / News Ltd). #submarines #shipbuilding #ADF

23.01.2022 ASCs number one priority is keeping Australias regionally superior Collins Class submarines available for service at beyond benchmark levels. That success is a team effort delivered by the Submarine Enterprise, made up of Defence, the Royal Australian Navy, ASC and other industry partners. So it was great to hear this statement from Defences General Manager Submarines, RADM Greg Sammut, highlighting ASCs high performance within the Enterprise.... As Australias dedicated submarine sustainment organisation, ASC is committed to the long term availability of Australias submarine fleet, as we move towards a two-class fleet in the 2030s.

23.01.2022 20 YEARS OF SUBMARINES AT ASC Brett O’Donoghue began his career at ASC 20 years ago, as a young engineering graduate working on the HMAS Rankin build in Osborne SA the sixth and final Collins class submarine to be built in Australia. A few years later, Brett relocated to ASC in WA which evolved from a couple of demountable huts on Garden Island where tammar wallabies would steal your lunch, to a world-class submarine maintenance facility employing over 400 submarine susta...iners in Henderson. Working alongside talented and supportive colleagues on a unique and technologically advanced platform means that 20 years later, Brett still finds his ASC career as rewarding as ever. ASC’s highly skilled workforce, and their performance delivering submarine availability to the Royal Australian Navy beyond international benchmarks, is unparalleled in Australia. This is in no small part due to ASC submarine experts like Brett congratulations on your 20 years of service!

23.01.2022 20 YEARS OF SUBMARINES AT ASC Brett ODonoghue began his career at ASC 20 years ago, as a young engineering graduate working on the HMAS Rankin build in Osborne SA the sixth and final Collins class submarine to be built in Australia. A few years later, Brett relocated to ASC in WA which evolved from a couple of demountable huts on Garden Island where tammar wallabies would steal your lunch, to a world-class submarine maintenance facility employing over 400 submarine susta...iners in Henderson. Working alongside talented and supportive colleagues on a unique and technologically advanced platform means that 20 years later, Brett still finds his ASC career as rewarding as ever. ASCs highly skilled workforce, and their performance delivering submarine availability to the Royal Australian Navy beyond international benchmarks, is unparalleled in Australia. This is in no small part due to ASC submarine experts like Brett congratulations on your 20 years of service!

22.01.2022 WELCOME BACK Following the recent changes to COVID restrictions in South Australia, we are looking forward to welcoming our team members back on site at ASC from tomorrow (Sunday). Our number one priority continues to be the safety of our people and the community.

22.01.2022 ASC employs several hundred of Australias leading submarine engineers to ensure we continuously improve our delivery of submarine sustainment and maintenance for Australia. We are proud to see structural engineer Melissa Weston in todays Adelaide Advertiser story marking International Women in Engineering Day - Melissa is showing what can be achieved by young engineers at ASC. ASC believes that diversity leads to better decision making and business outcomes.... Delivering submarine availability that exceeds international benchmarks requires a national effort, with everyone making their contribution. A big shout out today to Melissa and all of ASCs engineers. Picture below: ASC Structural Engineer Melissa Weston (R) and University of South Australia Bachelor of Engineering student Nicola Higgins, at the Osborne Naval Shipyard. See also coverage over at Naval Shipbuilding College - https://www.navalshipbuildingcollege.com.au//future-shin/ #ShapeTheWorld #INWED20

20.01.2022 ASC has contributed significantly to the Royal Australian Navy’s ability to achieve worlds-best submarine availability meaning our Collins Class submarines ar...e available to defend Australia when we need them. Australian businesses, including Adelaide’s Century Engineering, make up over 90% of the sustainment supply chain managed by ASC and funded by the Australian Government. With over 100 staff, Century Engineering provide high-end engineering and fabrication solutions for the submarines. By engaging Australian industry to support the Collins Class subs, ASC is generating more Australian jobs, and better-quality jobs. Century Engineering have been profiled by ASC, as the first of their Australian supply chain to feature in a video series. Over the next decade, the Australian Government is investing $575 billion in defending Australia, including $270 billion for investment in new and upgraded capabilities. More information on the Collins Class sustainment: https://bit.ly/338XY8c

19.01.2022 Today ASC participated in a National Acknowledgement of Country, as part of National Reconciliation Week 2020. While we couldnt gather in person due to COVID-19 restrictions, we recognised the Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather together to work. We took this time to respectfully acknowledge that the lands that we meet on at ASC North in SA are the traditional lands of the Kaurna people, and the lands that we meet on at ASC West in WA are the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people. An Acknowledgement of Country is an opportunity show respect for Traditional Owners and the continuing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country. It helps us create a more united Australia. #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020

18.01.2022 ASC Engineer Dillan Wilson grew up on the beaches of Port Lincoln, dreaming of becoming an aerospace engineer. But it was complex vehicles that travelled under water, rather than above ground, which drew him later in life to become a graduate engineer for Australias dedicated submarine sustainer Adelaides ASC. Now hes on the cusp of a leading role in developing the next generation of submarine propulsion in Australia. Dillan has travelled to Melbourne to work for leading... Australian diesel engine distributor Penske - Australia and New Zealand. I think aircraft and submarines have a similar level of rigour in how they are put together and maintained thats whats exciting about working for ASC, said Dillan, aged 23. Read more about Dillan and the exciting opportunities at ASC here - https://www.asc.com.au/news-media/latest-news/

17.01.2022 As a leading employer of apprentices, ASC this week welcomed the next generation of our submarine sustainment workforce, with 16 new apprentices joining us across our South Australian and Western Australian operations. This brings the number of apprentices employed by ASC to 57. They join ASCs 1,300-strong workforce across two states, delivering submarine sustainment at beyond international benchmarks for the Royal Australian Navy. The new apprentices were selected from amo...ng thousands of applicants nationwide, and will become fully qualified tradespeople in fabrication, electrical and mechanical trades. Benefiting from 30 years of ASCs experience, building and sustaining submarines, they also become part of ASCs strong safety culture, which prioritises the safety of all workers as well as the future crews of the submarines ASC maintains. Pictures: New apprentices in South Australia (L) and Western Australia (R), pictured with ASC senior managers, and HMAS Waller, which was returned to the water this month as part of its full cycle docking.

17.01.2022 BLUE TREE SENDS POWERFUL MESSAGE ASC employees in Henderson, WA have planted a blue tree in our car park to help promote the Blue Tree Project. This aims to break the stigma attached to mental health issues, and encourage those difficult conversations with colleagues, family and friends. The blue tree was in place for Mental Health Week, where ASC’s very own house band, aptly named Sounds of Sonar played throughout the week at lunch times in the ASC canteen. Their music reminded us all that our mental wellbeing is just as important as physical safety in the workplace. #strongertogether #YouCanTalk

17.01.2022 The team at ASC is looking forward to the Submarine Institute of Australia Conference this week. We will be sharing our experience in developing and nurturing a world class sovereign supply chain that supports the sustainment of the Collins Class submarine fleet. ASC is proud to manage a supply chain that contains 94 per cent Australian Industry Content (AIC). This not only supports Australian jobs and a thriving local defence industry, but contributes to our national security through submarine availability that is truly world-class.

16.01.2022 The lure of working with world-leading technology with Australias dedicated submarine sustainer, ASC, was irresistible for newly hired designer and drafter, Richie Van Bochove. In a previous career in the transport industry, Richie completed a four year apprenticeship and then an advanced diploma with TAFE SA, and quickly advanced to the role of chief mechanical designer. And when ASC began advertising for designers and drafters, Richie didnt hesitate to apply.... Naval shipbuilding is a booming industry, and when I kept hearing about the contracts being signed, I knew this would be a job for life. Read Richies story at the Naval Shipbuilding College website - https://www.navalshipbuildingcollege.com.au//shipbuilding/ Check out ASCs current career opportunities here - https://careersmanager.pageuppeople.com/436/cw/en/listing/

16.01.2022 As the nations dedicated submarine sustainment organisation, ASC is always seeking better ways to keep Australian submarines at sea. So it was a pleasure to welcome new research partners from Flinders University to our submarine deep maintenance operations in Adelaide recently. ASC is partnering with Flinders University, University of South Australia and Defence, to develop submarine coatings that repel the growth of algae and other marine life, making the submarine faster..., quieter and easier to maintain. The work will develop new electrically conducting carbon-based coatings to prevent the growth of unwanted organisms on marine surfaces. It is funded by South Australias Defence Innovation Partnership, under its $600,000 Collaborative Research Fund. More information can be found here - https://www.defenceinnovationpartnership.com//funding-to-d As a leader in the life-cycle Asset Management of submarines, ASC is experienced in non-destructive testing, innovative hull welding techniques and new anti-corrosion submarine coatings, and works with Defence Science and Technology (DST) and our local and international partners to support Collins Class submarine sustainment and maintenance. Picture: ASC and Flinders University researchers during a visit to ASCs submarine deep maintenance site, Osborne, South Australia.

16.01.2022 On Anzac Day we honour our submariners who have served our nation since Australias first submarines were commissioned in 1914. HMAS AE1 and AE2 were both deployed during World War I, but were lost during combat. HMAS AE1 was lost at sea with all hands off Papua New Guinea on 14 September 1914, and HMAS AE2 was the first Allied submarine to break through Turkish defences during the Dardanelles campaign, before sustaining damage and sinking on 30 April 1915. All hands were p...icked up by a Turkish torpedo boat and no lives were lost. A few days short of that anniversary and 105 years later, the Collins Class submarine fleet remains one of Australias most crucial strategic capabilities, and Australias submariners continue to serve our nation with distinction. ASC acknowledges them all with pride and gratitude. On Anzac Day we also recognise and honour former service men and women who now share their valuable and unique expertise as ASC employees. Photo credit: Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence

16.01.2022 ASC’s Procurement Team is world class. ASC has been recognised with the Procurement Excellence Advanced Silver Award by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). CIPS Corporate certification is the only independent, procurement-specific assessment of its kind that benchmarks a company’s procurement function against #CIPS international standards.... In 2018, ASC became the first Australian defence company to receive the standard CIPS certification, after an extensive examination of its procurement policies and procedures. The CIPS Advanced Silver Award acknowledges the strategic alignment of the procurement function with the objectives of an organisation, and requires a procurement function to demonstrate the value it provides within the business. With hundreds of suppliers in a supply chain valued at several hundred millions dollars, ASC strives for international best practice in procurement for both its customer, the Royal Australian Navy, and the thousands of people employed in its supply chain. ASC’s supply chain continues to capture over 90 per cent Australian Industry Content (AIC) and this award demonstrates that not only ASC, but its extensive supply chain continue to meet the high standards expected in maintaining Australia’s frontline naval capabilities. #CIPS #procurement #supplychain

15.01.2022 ASC is the supply chain manager for the Collins Class submarine fleet and has driven Australian content to more than 90 per cent, helping to achieve worlds-best submarine availability for the Royal Australian Navy. By engaging Australian industry to support our subs, ASC is generating more jobs, and better quality jobs, for Australians. ASC today launches a social media campaign featuring the contribution made by our Australian supply chain. ... Watch the first video in the series today https://vimeo.com/479730866 featuring Century Engineering’s journey from a small metal fabricator in Adelaide to today, employing more than 100 skilled staff, providing high-end engineering and fabrication solutions to ASC as well as other clients in the mining and water resources industries. Like and share to recognise the contributions of Australian suppliers to the Collins Class submarine program!

15.01.2022 As an engineering graduate with us at ASC you will enjoy experiences in your working life you simply wont find at any other organisation in Australia! In a two-year grad program, you will work alongside a team dedicated to protecting Australia through the sustainment of our Collins Class submarines. If you want your work to be valued then we are looking for graduate engineers to join us on our exciting mission in 2021. You will find ASC at the #Curtincareersfair on 11 Marc...h #curtin #uwaengineering Careers Fair on 12 March #uwastudents and #UniSA Careers Expo on 13 March https://vimeo.com/275555393

15.01.2022 SUBMARINE ON THE MOVE.. ASC recently welcomed the next submarine to dock at their world-class submarine maintenance facilities at Henderson in WA, for a six-month scheduled maintenance activity. HMAS Collins was lifted out of the water using the floating dock at the Australian Marine Complex, then moved across an internal road with a self-propelled transporter to rest on the ASCs hardstand. ... Manoeuvring an object that weighs more than 3,000 tonnes (3,000,000 kg) and is 77 metres long is no small task, but thanks to the skilled team at ASC it was completed safely and without a hitch, and on a perfect winters morning it was quite a sight! HMAS Collins has the distinction of being Australias first locally designed and built submarine, entering into service for the Royal Australian Navy 24 years ago in July 1996, as the first of six in the Collins Class submarine fleet.

15.01.2022 Collins Class submarines are 77m in length and weigh more than 3,000 tonnes, so when ASCs maintenance experts move them, it is slowly and with great care. Earlier this year HMAS Waller was gently shifted onto the ship-lift at ASCs deep maintenance operations at Osborne, South Australia, and lowered into the Port River. Watch as HMAS Waller re-entered the water for the first time in 18 months, as the submarine approached the finishing line of its two-year full cycle docking.... https://vimeo.com/424994038/4b0567410d.

14.01.2022 ASCs national effort to deliver the full cycle docking of another Collins class submarine is almost complete, as we prepare to hand HMAS Waller back to the Royal Australian Navy. This important milestone in ASCs through life support contract with Defence, ensures Waller is ready for its sail away by the RAN later this year. Completing a full cycle docking within the two year target takes a huge team effort. ASC and its partners in the Australian Submarine Enterprise, Defence and the RAN, continue to successfully deliver submarine availability at, or above, international benchmark performance.

14.01.2022 ASC CONGRATULATES OUTSTANDING SUBMARINERS As the training provider for the Royal Australian Navy Submarine Force, ASC congratulates the recipients of the 2020 Submarine Force Awards. Able Seaman Sarah McDonald was awarded a Silver Commendation for her work developing a new electronic warfare package for submariners to use at sea across all Collins Class submarines, while Leading Seaman Ryan Robertson was named Submariner of the Year.... The awards were presented by Commander Submarine Force, Captain Doug Theobald CSC, RAN and President of the Submarines Association, Commodore Bob Trotter OAM RAN Ret’d. ASC is proud to work alongside all members of Australia’s dedicated Submarine Force through the Submarine Training and Systems Centre at HMAS Stirling, supporting today’s submariners and the crews of the future. Photo credit: Defence

13.01.2022 ASC is proud to support diversity in the workplace to help break down the perception of gender-specific roles. Fourth year fabrication apprentice, Evyenia Kontakos, is proud of being the first woman qualified to weld submarine hull steel in Australia, since starting with ASC in 2017. As she explains in todays Defence Connect, Evyenia supports a TAFE SA program to train female high school teachers in welding 101, with the aim to recruit more female high school students into... the skilled trades in the years to come. I used to think it was male only back then and my female friends were the same, she said. Having more women teaching technical classes at high school can make a difference in attracting more girls to try it out. For young women, speaking to another women can be more comfortable. ASC recently welcomed 16 new apprentices to its submarine sustainment operations, in South Australia and Western Australia, bringing the number of apprentices at ASC to 57. They joined ASCs 1,300-strong workforce across two states, delivering submarine sustainment at beyond international benchmarks for the Royal Australian Navy. Thanks to the Naval Shipbuilding College for its support in this TAFE SA endeavour. https://www.defenceconnect.com.au//5815-tafe-sa-kick-start

13.01.2022 Its exciting times at the Osborne Naval Shipyard, with the lead vessel of the Offshore Patrol Vessel program literally taking shape, as the two largest ship mega blocks in the proud history of the shipyard were brought together for the first time. Built by Luerssen Australia and ASC, the two mega-blocks were manoeuvred together by experts from shipyard owner, Australian Naval Infrastructures (ANIs) Operations Team, leaving only millimetres between them. Minister for Defe...nce, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC welcomed the milestone. It is a source of great pride to see a unified purpose among industry partners Luerssen, ASC and ANI, with defence industry continuing to show resilience to deliver during these challenging times Minister Reynolds said. Work has commenced on the second OPV and, following its completion, the remaining 10 OPVs will be built in Western Australia. Read the full Ministerial statement here - https://www.minister.defence.gov.au//first-offshore-patrol

13.01.2022 ASC STAFF DIG DEEP FOR LEGACY The team at ASC always show their support for causes close to their hearts, and this week it included fundraising for Legacy Australia during Legacy Week, by purchasing Legacy Bears, Badges and other merchandise at ASC sites in SA and WA. Funds go towards helping support over 52,000 veterans families around the country with a spirit born out of the trenches of WWI after a promise a dying soldier made to his mate to look after the missus and kid...s. Join us and show your support by making an online purchase at www.legacyshop.com.au Legacy bears captured enjoying their day out at ASC this week included: Army Camo Bear, Nurse Bear, RAAF Blue Camo Bear, Light Horse Bear and - an ASC favourite - Royal Australian Navy Sailor Bear.

12.01.2022 ASC is delighted to be supporting the development of Australias first research submarine, as part of a collaboration with universities and industry. ASC has unparalleled experience in Australia as the builder and sustainer of the Collins Class fleet, so providing engineering mentors and technical support will give this exciting new program relevance and real-world insights. Read more about the fully reconfigurable Australian Research Experimental Submarine (ARES) here - http...://theleadsouthaustralia.com.au//australia-set-to-bui/ The semi-autonomous submarine will measure 7m in length and 1.8m in width, and will be used to study the characteristics of various hull shapes as it moves through the water. Australia has never before had a submarine to conduct hydrodynamic testing, making the ARES program an historic step for Australia. ASC employs more than 1,300 personnel in South Australia and Western Australia and is constantly seeking talented and motivated people to join its team. The ARES project will help to develop a skilled workforce that will go on to contribute to Australias sovereign submarine programs, the Collins Class and Attack Class (future submarine). ARES is collaboration between the University of Adelaide, University of South Australia, Flinders University, TAFE SA and the University of Tasmanias Australian Maritime College with Defence support from DST Group. The four industry partners for the project are ASC, Saab Australia, Dassault Systemes and MOOG Australia.

12.01.2022 The third and final Hobart Class Destroyer - built by the Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance - has arrived in Sydney, in another proud milestone for ASC and the Alliance team. NUSHIP Sydney is one of the most potent and capable warships ever built in Australia and she sailed from Osborne in SA to her new home - and the ships namesake - to conduct acceptance trails with the Royal Australian Navy. She arrived 36 years to the day after the last warship to carry the name arrived in ...Sydney on 27 March 1984. Sydney is one of three Hobart Class Destroyers built by the AWD Alliance since 2005, with HMA Hobart and Brisbane already commissioned and serving our Navy. Wherever Sydney sails, off Australia or around the world, she goes with the best wishes for a safe return from everyone who helped construct her at ASC. KEY STATS: Length: 146.7 metres Full Load Displacement: 7,000 tonnes Top Speed: 28+ knots Crew: approx 180 Photo credit: Defence

12.01.2022 ASC continues to provide Australia with a world-class submarine capability, while at the same time we are carrying out this important work by ensuring the health of our employees is protected, in step with Government policies for the management of COVID-19. Like most Australian workplaces, we are changing the way we work, with some of our people working from home, and while many of us still need to work on-site - we are doing so with key changes to the workplace that decreases risk as much as possible. Where ever we are - on site, at home, in SA and in WA, everyone at ASC remains one team, working together to do what we do bestbut looking after each other at the same time. #Covid_19australia

11.01.2022 COLLINS MOVES OUT INTO THE SUN ASC has successfully completed the planned transfer of HMAS Collins outdoors from the Maintenance Support Tower to the hardstand, in another project milestone. HMAS Collins is undertaking six month’s scheduled maintenance at ASC in WA, and the move signifies the half way mark of the project.... The operation required two Prime Movers with modified gearing that allowed them to jointly tow the 3,000 tonnes of submarine and bogie train assembly along rail track inside the Henderson facility in WA. Moving outside helps the ASC team to carry out certain maintenance jobs with more ease, including work on the mast and periscope, as well as giving the hull a fresh coat of paint. HMAS Collins’ maintenance is expected to be completed and the submarine handed back to the Royal Australian Navy by Christmas.

11.01.2022 See the great work of our partners at the Royal Australian Navy sharing just some of the science behind submarines with Questacon

11.01.2022 While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work, at ASC it has not changed our absolute focus on providing the Royal Australian Navy with world-class submarine capability. ASC has just handed back HMAS Sheean to Navy, after completing intermediate docking maintenance on this Collins Class submarine at its Henderson facility in Western Australia. We are especially proud that, although this critical maintenance work was undertaken under COVID-19 restrictions, the dete...rmination, flexibility and teamwork of ASCs workforce overcame this challenge to complete the job on time. Photo credit: Defence HMAS Sheean alongside Fleet Base West in 2019

11.01.2022 The third and final Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyer, NUSHIP Sydney, this month passed final sea trials with flying colours. On behalf of the thousands of men and women who built these powerful Australian warships, ASC joins with our AWD Alliance partners in congratulating the sea trials crew and wishing well all who sail aboard NUSHIP Sydney in coming years. It is now on to final delivery and commissioning in 2020, after which NUSHIP Sydney will join first-in-class HMAS Ho...bart and HMAS Brisbane as Australias most sophisticated warships. Check out this dramatic clip, made by the AWD Alliance team, marking the end of Sea Trials and showcasing the high performance warship at sea in recent weeks. https://www.youtube.com/watch

10.01.2022 ASCs more than 1,300 leading submarine professionals, tradespeople and support staff are enormously proud of their record of improvement and innovation in Australian submarine sustainment. Working with our partners in the successful Australian Submarine Enterprise, ASC is a trusted partner in delivering never-before-seen Collins Class submarine availability for the nation. So it was great to hear Prime Minister Scott Morrison recognising this high performance, during his rec...ent visit to Western Australia. "Today our fleet of six Collins Class submarine incorporates the most advanced technology of any conventional submarines," said Mr Morrison. "Three of the six submarines are consistently available for tasking as it attends to its most solemn duty the protection of the nation and our people." ASC supports the Governments commitment to delivering regionally superior submarines for decades to come. "As the Indo-Pacific region experiences a new era of strategic competition, our submarine fleet is vital in keeping Australians safe and our sea lanes open," he said. ASC thanks each of our valued workforce in helping to make this a reality, made up of sizeable workforces in both Western Australia and South Australia.

10.01.2022 A proud moment today for ASCs Adelaide-based submarine deep maintenance workforce, with the roll out of HMAS Waller, from the assembly hall. HMAS Waller is three-quarters through a two-year full cycle docking, and is set to be returned to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in the second half of 2020, following testing and trials. Waller was the third of six Collins Class submarines built by ASC in Adelaide. It was laid down by the then-Australian Submarine Corporation on 19 M...arch 1992, launched on 14 March 1997, and commissioned into the RAN on 10 July 1999. The Collins Class are widely regarded as regionally superior large, long range conventionally powered submarines, critical to Australias security. The fleet is about half-way through its service life, expected to be extended into the 2030s and 40s. ASC, as Australias dedicated submarine sustainer, is the prime contractor for Collins Class sustainment, life-extension and upgrade, employing more than 1,300 Australians in South Australia and Western Australia.

10.01.2022 WOMEN MAKING WAVES IN DEFENCE INDUSTRY We are proud to announce one of ASCs valued employees has been selected as a finalist in the Australian Defence Magazine Women in Defence Awards congratulations Marli Smith! Marli is Head of ASCs Procurement and has been instrumental in developing our procurement capability into a truly world class model, through innovation, efficiency and proactive engagement with our suppliers and stakeholders.... In 2018, ASC became the first Australian defence company to receive Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Accreditation, and thanks to Marlis work, ASC is now working towards its advanced level. Managing a budget of around $250 million and leading a team of 40 procurement professionals, Marli is an amazing collaborator and leader. The Women in Defence Awards celebrates talented, determined, successful women who make a positive impact in the defence industry. ASC wishes Marli and every other finalist well for the awards, to be announced on 23 October 2020.

09.01.2022 SHEEAN TO RECEIVE POSTHUMOUS ASC applauds the decision to posthumously award WWII hero, Ordinary Seaman Edward Teddy Sheean, the Victoria Cross the first time this honour has ever been bestowed on a member of the Royal Australian Navy The Victoria Cross is Australias highest military honour and is being awarded to Teddy Sheean for bravery, after the 18 year old was killed when the minesweeper HMAS Armidale came under attack by Japanese aircraft on 1 December 1942 off the ...Timorese coast. Rather than abandon ship, he turned away from a life-boat, strapped himself to the aft Oerlikon Gun and fired at the attacking aircraft, destroying at least one and drawing the aircrafts fire away from his crewmates. Sheean was last seen, wounded and still firing the gun, as the ship sank beneath the waves. When ASC built the Collins Class submarine fleet between 1987 and 2003 the Royal Australian Navy recognised the bravery and self-sacrifice of Teddy Sheean by naming one of the boats in his honour. HMAS Sheean was commissioned on 23 February 2001 and is the only Australian naval vessel to be named after an ordinary sailor. Each of the six Collins Class submarines commemorates six members of the Navy who served their country with distinction. ASC salutes the late Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean and all who serve in the Royal Australian Navy https://www.abc.net.au//teddy-sheean-victoria-cro/12550210

07.01.2022 Mentoring Australia’s future engineers through the love of robots. When ASC engineers take time off from working on Australia’s regionally superior submarine fleet, some of them ‘hop’ on over to the Team RoboRoos - South Australia’s Student Robotics Club. The RoboRoos has members from 35 schools across Adelaide, and exists to excite young minds about STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), through a common interest robots!... Each year students compete in the international FIRST Robotics Competition, and some of ASC’s sharpest minds volunteer to assist the students during the ‘Feasibility Gate’ stage, where they present their concept designs and prototypes. Over six weeks, participants must design and build a functioning robot that can perform prescribed tasks, in competition with teams from around the world. Given ASC submarine experts are renowned for their problem solving skills (after all, finding engineering solutions is part of their daily working life) they are a natural fit to support and encourage these budding engineers. Thanks Chris, Nick and James, and good luck team!

07.01.2022 We celebrated an old naval tradition today with our shipbuilding partners Luerssen Australia, Defence and the Royal Australian Navy to mark the ceremonial keel laying of the second Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel. According to the tradition, the keel-laying ceremony invites good luck in the construction of the ship and throughout her life. The ceremony involved one of ASCs youngest and oldest shipbuilders, Evyenia Kontakos, fourth year apprentice boilermaker and welder... and Larry Lavallee, OPV Block Construction Manager, in the Osborne Naval Shipyard placing a commemorative coin under the keel of the vessel, followed by Commodore Steve Tiffen wedging the coin under the keel. It goes without saying the ceremony was scaled back to adhere to COVID-19 rules around social distancing, which included welcoming Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan AO joining us via video link. The first two OPVs are being constructed at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia by ASC, and the remaining ten vessels will be constructed at Civmecs facility in Henderson. The OPVs will replace both the Armidale and Cape Class Patrol boats with the first planned to enter into service in 2021.

07.01.2022 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, ASC employees across our two sites in SA and WA will take part in a minute’s silence and wreath laying ceremony to pay tribute to those who have served or are still serving in the Australian Defence Forces. On Remembrance Day we also recognise and honour former service men and women who now share their valuable expertise as part of the ASC team. #WeRememberThem Photo credit: Department of Veterans’ Affairs

04.01.2022 DIESEL ENGINE ADVENTURES Everything old is new again, with ASC apprentices re-purposing a former diesel engine from an Adelaide bank into a training platform to teach other budding submarine sustainers diesel engine basics. The engine was used for many years as a backup power source at a local bank branch. After ASC purchased the old engine, first and second year apprentices worked together on the training initiative that will now be embedded in ASC’s apprentice program. ... This was a great opportunity for apprentices to gain skills and confidence with diesel engines, before joining our Diesel Crew working on the much larger engines that power Collins Class submarines. ASC currently employs more than 50 apprentices who all receive world-class mentoring, training and work experience on the Collins Class program, one of Australia’s largest defence projects. Now that the engine is fully operational the next step is to strip it down, put it back together and get it up and running again!

03.01.2022 ASC SUPPORTING LOCAL HEROES ASC employees are not just dedicated and highly skilled submarine sustainers many of our 1,300 workers volunteer their time through community service. Take ASC’s Neil Chaplin, who is a Boat Manager in our Operations team in WA, and also Captain of the Baldivis Volunteer Fire and Emergency crew. We have just received a Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA Volunteer Employer Recognition Award for outstanding support to our employees, who volunteer in emergency services roles in the community. ASC was just one of four employers in WA to receive the honour this year. ASC is very proud of all the volunteers within our ranks, and to be able to support people like Neil to attend emergencies to protect our community.

03.01.2022 BON VOYAGE: HMAS WALLER LEAVES OSBORNE Our submarine sustainers have farewelled HMAS Waller, after the successful completion of its two-year full cycle docking at our Osborne facility in South Australia. A full cycle docking is a major refit for the Collins Class submarines which includes cutting the vessel completely in half and upgrading components to ensure they remain at the cutting edge of submarine technology. It is massive team effort for the Submarine Enterprise with... ASC working closely with the Royal Australian Navy to undertake what is an extraordinary engineering and logistics project. The delivery of HMAS Waller back to the RAN demonstrates ASC’s highly skilled and experienced team continue to deliver submarine availability that not only meets, but exceeds international benchmarks. Submarine Institute of Australia #submarineconference

03.01.2022 As Australias dedicated submarine sustainment organisation, ASC is proud to back Australian industry to further strengthen the nations submarine capability. This months Top40 edition of Australian Defence Magazine (ADM) reveals ASCs management of Collins Class submarine sustainment has delivered Australian Industry Content (AIC) of 92 per cent up significantly from around 70 per cent during the Collins Class build. ASC manages the supply chain for the Collins Class pro...gram, including more than 500 companies which directly provide goods and services supporting the Collins Class submarine fleet. And a big congratulations to ASC supplier, Kinexus, human resources consultants, which appeared on ADMs top 20 SME list. Each of our 1,300-strong workforce in SA and WA, together with all of our suppliers, help to keep the Collins Class submarine fleet potent, agile and available at beyond international benchmark levels. See all the AIC details in Table 5 of the Top40 coverage on ADMs website (pay wall) - https://www.australiandefence.com.au//adm-de/january-2020

03.01.2022 ASC CEO Stuart Whiley was honoured to host the Governor-General of Australia during a visit to ASCs submarine deep maintenance operations in Osborne, South Australia. His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Mrs Linda Hurley toured HMAS Waller, a Collins Class submarine under maintenance, and met and spoke with fabrication welders and other ASC personnel. The visit was part of a number of engagements during the Governor Generals visit to South Australia last week. ASC wishes the Governor General and Mrs Hurley the best in their future engagements and sincerely thanks them for their interest in ASC and our people.

03.01.2022 ASC is proud to celebrate International Womens Day #IWD2020 #EachforEqual. We offer unique and exciting careers for women as part of a diverse and inclusive workforce in SA and WA in successfully delivering submarine maintenance and upgrades to the Royal Australian Navy. From apprentices, tradespeople, engineers and professionals, we offer generous parental leave, job sharing opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support our people. For career opportunities go to www.asc.com.au

02.01.2022 ASC is teaming-up with Australias national science agency, CSIRO, to pioneer the use of additive manufacturing for the repair of Collins Class submarines. Weve partnered to further develop cold spray technology for the repair of damaged metal surfaces, aiming to keep Australian submarines available at sea for longer. This exciting innovation can be viewed in this demonstration video, showing nickel metal particles being blasted onto a metal surface, building up a new shap...e (video courtesy of CSIRO). View the video here - https://vimeo.com/424634985 Full statement here - https://www.asc.com.au//asc-and-partners-to-pioneer-addit/

02.01.2022 Since ASC built the fleet of six Collins Class submarines over 30 years ago, we have established strong, enduring and collaborative partnerships with over 1,700 suppliers, over 90 per cent of which are locally sourced through Australian industry. ASCs Supply Chain focuses on security of supply, value for money and sovereign supply chain development to support the Submarine Enterprise. At the recent Supply Chain Forum, Executive Manager Supply Chain, Ben Pudney, launched ASC...s Supply Chain video, which recognises the mutually beneficial nature of ASCs Supply Chain partnerships. We are proud of the contributions we have made to building local communities through employment opportunities and industry development, said Mr Pudney. Together with our partners, ASC is delivering beyond benchmark supply chain capability.

01.01.2022 ASC ENGINEER SUPPORTS COVID SAFETY Welcome back to one of our engineers, Ethan Cotton. Ethan has just returned from a three-week deployment on Operation COVID-19 Assist as part of his Army Reserve service. In his day job Ethan works in our Digital Transformation Team at ASCs Osborne site, but as a Reservist he is Sapper Ethan Cotton of the 10th/27th Battalion Royal South Australian Regiment, 3 Field Squadron, supporting state border patrols at the Caroline border checkpoi...nt with the SA Police. This was the second deployment for Ethan in 2020 after volunteering for Operation Bushfire Assist on Kangaroo Island in January. While ASC serves the nation by delivering world class submarine availability to the Royal Australian Navy, we also proudly support and recognise our people who serve in other crucial ways through Australias Defence Reserves. Thanks Ethan for helping to keep South Australians safe once again. Photo credit: Defence

01.01.2022 A big congratulations to ASCs 1300-strong workforce, our suppliers and subcontractors, on completion of the undocking of HMAS Waller, at the Osborne Naval Shipyard. ASCs dedicated and skilled personnel have worked on HMAS Waller since docking the boat 18 months ago, to commence its full cycle docking (FCD). Following completion of its two-year FCD, the boat will be returned to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) for re-entry into service.... HMAS Waller was the third of six Collins Class submarines built by ASC in Adelaide. It was launched in 1997 and commissioned into the RAN in 1999. As Australias dedicated submarine sustainment organisation, ASC, and the Australian Submarine Enterprise, successfully deliver submarine availability to the RAN at international benchmarks.