July 15th, 2015
Varivane Industries have been awarded a contract to manufacture cabin and ships furniture items for the UK’s two Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers, currently under construction. The first, HMS Queen Elizabeth, was named on 4 July 2014, with her ship commissioning planned for 2016, and an initial operating capability expected in 2020. The second, HMS Prince of Wales, is scheduled to be launched around 2017, followed by commissioning in 2020 and service thereafter.At a length of 280 metres and with a displacement of 65500 to 70600 tonnes, these are the largest ships ever to be co...
READ MOREJune 10th, 2015
Varivane Industries recently attended the Nor-Shipping exhibition and conference in Oslo. Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, Nor-Shipping provides a platform to enable the maritime world to explore the future. The 2015 event was the largest of its type in Europe this year. Our products and expertise were represented on the Marinacc stand. We were successful in promoting ourselves into several new international markets, resulting in the signing of an overseas partnering arrangement. Thank you to all who came to visit us. ...
READ MOREMarch 24th, 2015
On March 20th, the Queen visited Devonport dockyard in Plymouth for the celebration of rededication of HMS Ocean. The helicopter carrier and amphibious assault ship has just undergone a £65 million refit, with the accommodation equipment being supplied by Varivane. The ship is now returning to operational service, and will become the Royal Navy Fleet Flagship in June 2015. HMS Ocean was launched in 1995, and Varivane were responsible for the manufacture and installation of accommodation furniture. The ship has a flexible role, with the ability to deliver Royal Marines into either co...
READ MORENovember 1st, 2014
The Royal Navy medical ship RFA Argus has left the UKR bound for Sierra Leone, carrying three Merlin helicopters and a crew of around 380, and will act as an offshore base as the troops set up Ebola treatment centres. Among the crew are doctors, nurses, surgeons and Royal Marines. Varivane Industries are proud to be a key supplier of equipment to the RFA, and we offer our best wishes to all on board. Get more information on this crucial mission here....
READ MOREOctober 28th, 2014
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting as part of the UK Pavilion at Euronaval 2014 to be held at Le Bourget, Paris, from 27th to 31st October. Euronaval is an important biennial exhibition dedicated exclusively to the international naval and maritime security industry. The UK Pavilion is jointly managed by the Society of Maritime Industries and UKTI Defence and Security Organisation. We look forward to welcoming you at stand G27!
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