Ventia and Beca have signed a teaming agreement which formalises their commitment to "collaborate to create 'Best for Defence' solutions."
The two companies have recently partnered for the Regional Maintenance Provider North bid.
Ventia brings to the table 30 years supporting Defence maritime projects and offers all the capabilities of the largest infrastructure services company in Australia and New Zealand, to keep Navy’s fleet operational and in peak condition.
Ventia is one of the largest private employers in the Northern Territory.
"Our local sub-contractor relationships and support from local business groups like Northern Territory Indigenous Business Network and Chamber of Commerce gives us the experience and resources to grow the local skilled workforce and manage local supply chains to expand the sovereign Defence industry in the region," David Robinson, Ventia’s Head of Maritime, said.
“Our previous success at bringing the Coonawarra ship lift back to full operation together was a demonstration of what Ventia and Beca can achieve together," Robinson said.
Beca Group will provide leadership and management for the following functions:
- Maritime Engineering and Asset Management
- Quality Control and Certification
- Seaworthiness Assurance
- Navy systems and process expertise.
"Beca is pleased to team with Ventia to bring the best of what both companies have to offer, to provide the Commonwealth of Australia with the best possible solution for RMP-North," Mick Jensen, Beca’s Business Director – Maritime said.
“Ventia has a strong commitment to increasing sovereign Defence capability, so it makes sense that we partner with other Australian businesses like Beca, to improve sustainability and resilience of maritime supply chains delivering certainty of a fit-for-purpose fleet," Gavin Campbell, Ventia’s Executive General Manager for Defence said.