Royston awarded contract for Royal Navy ships

Marine engineering and propulsion specialist, Royston, has been awarded a multi-million pound contract to support and maintain small diesel engines onboard amphibious assault ships, mine hunters and other Royal Navy vessels.

The £5.5m five-year contract, awarded by the Ministry of Defence, will see UK-based Royston responsible for providing diesel engine spares and technical support alongside repair and refurbishment of engines when required.

This will include various Caterpillar, Cummins, Perkins and Volvo Penta diesel engines used onboard Royal Navy Type 23 frigates, single role mine hunters, Hunt-class minesweepers, Albion-Class amphibious ships, as well as Royal Fleet Auxiliary Bay-class vessels.

As well as the supply and overhaul of all spare parts, Royston will also have responsibility for the diagnostic, technical support and servicing of engines either onboard vessels or those sent for repair to its workshop facilities in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

“This contract reflects the engineering skills, capabilities and expertise that we can provide to customers around the world,” says Sarah Wade, CEO. “We will be working closely with the Royal Navy and RFA, who are investing in their supply chain partners to secure service quality, consistency and improved operational efficiencies.”