A new Naval Research Centre will be established at the Australian Maritime College, marking a significant milestone for the Defence and Maritime precinct at Newnham.
Navantia Australia - a design contractor to the Royal Australian Navy – will establish the Naval Research Centre, enhancing support for the defence industry by fostering collaboration between academics and students to undertake research and design projects.
Premier and Minister for Trade and Major Investment, Jeremy Rockliff, said Tasmania's strong relationship with Navantia Australia highlighted the success of the State's defence industry sector.
"Navantia Australia's decision to establish their Naval Research Centre at AMC is a significant milestone for both Navantia Australia and the Precinct, and will further Australia's defence and maritime shipbuilding capabilites," Premier Rockliff said.
"This will also support our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future to create more jobs and help keep our economy strong, with Tasmanian manufacturers playing an important role in Navantia Australia's supply chains."
The Tasmanian Government supported UTAS' vision to establish a Defence and Maritime Innovation and Design Precinct and that vision is now well and truly a reality.
"Major national and international defence contractors are seeking out the Tasmanian Defence Precinct, to utilise our specialist maritime facilities and expertise to design the best and safest ships for our naval personnel," Premier Rockliff said.
Navantia Australia Managing Director, Israel Lozano, said the company recognised AMC's unique offering as the National Institute for maritime education, training, and research in Australia.
"The Australian Maritime College has specialist maritime research and learning facilities, some of which are the most advanced in the Southern Hemisphere," Mr Lozano said.
"Through the Naval Research Centre, students will be able to utilise these facilities to undertake cutting edge research for the defence industry."
The Naval Research Centre is expected to commence operation in 2025.
