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DeenceMaritimeServices 2
Services 4
ChairmansMessage 6
ChieExecutiveOfcersMessage 7
AssuredMaritimeServices 8
NationwideExpertise 9
OptimalSolutions 10
ServiceHighlights2008 12
ProjectHighlights2008 16
Maritimeraining 18
Quality,theEnvironmentandRisk 20
OwnershipandManagement 22
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Our capabilities position DMS as a orce multiplier to
Australias maritime deence.
Key projects and achievements in 2008
ProvisionoallportservicesandsupportcratotheRoyal
AustralianNavyunderthe12-yearPortServicesandSupport
CraContract.
In-servicesupporto14ArmidaleClassPatrolBoats,procured
byDMSortheDeenceMaterielOrganisationunderthe15-year
ProjectSea1444Contract.
MaintenancemanagementandsupportotheAustralianCustoms
Service38-metreBayClassPatrolBoatsunderthesix-yearBay
ClassAustralianCustomsVesselsMaintenanceServiceContract.
NavyechnicalRegulatoryFramework(NRF)accreditation
byLloydsRegisterQualityAssurance.
Blackboxandcockpitvoicerecorderrecoveryromcrashed
Metroliner.
SupportorExerciseKAKADUinnorthernAustralia.
EstablishmentocleanroomandtrainingoDMStechnicians
toserviceRaaeloplite,yphoonandMini-yphoonsystems.
DMSisAustraliasonlyqualiedRaaelsystemsmaintainer.
AgreementbetweentheAustralianNationalMaritimeMuseum
andDMS.
AgreementwiththeSydneyInstituteoMarineScience.
Deence Maritime Services
Deence Maritime Services employs people across
Australia and has acilities in every major Australian
Naval port. In addition to operating and maintaining our
own eet, we support hundreds o RAN-assigned crat.
DMS has grown to become the largest provider o its
type in Australia and sets the benchmark or the delivery
o specialist maritime support services.
DMSwasincorporatedin1997asajointventurebetween
SercoAustraliaPtyLtdandP&OMaritimeServicesPtyLtdto
delivertheRoyalAustralianNavysPortServicesandSupportCra
Contract.Withexpertiseinvesseloperations,maintenance,training,
portservices,in-servicesupport,integratedlogisticsmanagement,
marineprojectmanagement,andvesselbuildandmodication,
DMSisastrategicmaritimepartnertoNavy.
DMSmeetstheneedsotheNavysFleet,individualshipsondeploymentandspecialistsliketheMarineClearanceDivingeams.
WeoperatethroughouttheoceanssurroundingAustralia,the
ArabianGul,NorthEastAsia,HawaiiandNorthAmerica,andin
allpartsothesouthwestPacic.OuroperationsareAustralia-wide
andoursupportextendstowhereverNavyvesselsoperate.
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Reward or outstanding perormance and
acknowledgement o a job well done are expressions
o DMS passion or sta development and workplace
harmony actors contributing ultimately to customer
satisaction. Quarterly and annual awards or excellence
are examples o the incentives that inspire and uniy team
members in pursuing our common vision.
Vision
Our vision, to be the pre-eminent Australian maritime
service provider in our chosen markets, is underpinned by
our values. These ideals guide our strategic development
and defne the organisations purpose.
Values
DMSvaluesareintegraltoouroperationsandperormance
management.Weupholdtheseidealsasateamandabidebythem
individually.Weputourvaluesintoactionbyenablingproessional
developmentorall,encouragingtrust,prioritisingsaety,
committingtoinnovationandexceedingserviceexpectations.
Weaimtoretainsta,assistintheircareerdevelopment,and
motivateexcellenceinservicedelivery.
FosteranentrepreneurialcultureWearepassionateaboutbuilding
aninnovativeandsuccessulbusiness.Wesucceedbyencouraging
andgeneratingnewideas.
EnablepeopletoexcelWearecommittedtogoingtheextramile.
Weacknowledgeandnurtureindividualtalent.Wevalueourteamsknowledge,ideasandcontributions.
DeliverourpromisesWedowhatwesaywewilldoandpromise
whatwecandeliver.
BuildtrustandrespectWemaintainasae,sociallyresponsible
workplaceandoperatetoconsistentlyhighstandards.Wenever
compromisesaetyandalwaysworkinanethicalmannerandin
cooperationwiththecommunitiesowhichDMSisapart.
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Services
DMS operational and technical expertise is instrumental
in ensuring our services consistently meet demanding
specifcations. We are adept at exceeding key
perormance indicators, our standards being guided
by DMS proven management systems.
Fleet operations and management
DMSisaperormance-orientedbusinesswhichaimstodeliver
customerobjectives,achieveexcellence,constantlyinnovate
andcontinuallyimproveservices.Weemployriskmanagement
techniquesandtoolstoensurethatrisksaremitigatedandthat
provisionismadeorpotentialrisks.DMShasacilitiesandsta
ineveryAustralianNavalportandourextensivesuppliernetwork
providesDMSservicesinmostAustralianports.
Fleet maintenance and management
DMSintegratedmaintenanceandsupportocustomersvessels
providescosteective,optimisedassetserviceabilityandavailability.
Ourmanagementincludesplannedmaintenance,rets,repairs,
congurationmanagement,conditionmonitoring,operatingcost
reductionprograms,administration,supervision,obsolescence
management,upgrades,trialsandadhocspecialprojects.
Vessel and port services
DMSprovidesarangeoservicesonalong-termbasisandadhoc.
Teseincludemaritimeeventssupport,crewingandvesseldelivery,passengertranser,harbourtowing,oilspillresponse,submarine
rescue,cablelaying,oshoresupport,targettowing,maritime
recovery,trainingplatorms,providoremanagement,dockside
operationsandwater,uelandstoreslighters.OurAustralia-wide
acilitiesandextensivesubcontractornetwork,inAustraliaand
aroundtheworld,ensurepromptresponsestocustomerneeds.
Integrated logistics management
CompetentlogisticsmanagementisundamentaltoDMSeective
marineoperations.Ourperormance-basedin-servicesupport
contractsdemandminimaloperationaldowntime.Weachievethisbymaintainingourownwarehousing,obsolescence,inventoryand
supplychainmanagement.Ourintegratedsystemsaresupplemented
byanetworkoqualiedsuppliersandoriginalequipment
manuacturers,aswellasoverseasagencies.
Marine systems support
DMSdeliversmarine,mechanicalandelectronicsystemsupportand
integratedsupportsystemsthroughworkshopsinkeycentresaround
Australia.Ourmultiplelocationsenableresponsivedeectanddepot-
levelmaintenanceservices,controlandmonitoringsystems.
DMS specialised maritime services are vital to the
ecient operation o our own feet and customer vessels.
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Vessel build and modifcation
DMSexperienceintheprocurementovesselsandmaritime
systemsspansthecompleteliecycle,romrequirementsanalysis,specication,design,construction,trials,acceptanceanddelivery,
tothrough-liesupport.Aspartoourintegratedservices,wedeliver
newbuilddesignsandmodications.Ourlargestprocurement
projecttodateresultedinthedeliveryo14ArmidaleClassPatrol
BoatstotheDeenceMaterielOrganisation.
Maritime project management
DMScompetenciesincludeprojectmanagementornew,
reengineeringandchangemanagementrequirements.Weundertake
analysesocurrentoperationsandrequiredoutputstodevelopcost
eectivesolutionsthatproceedthroughdesign,specicationandmanagementphasestotransitionandcompletion.Withaocuson
quality,scheduleandbudget,DMSoersintegratedeetsupportand
maintenance,maritimedesign,buildingandthrough-liesupport.
Maritime training
DMSisaRegisteredrainingOrganisationwithextensiveexperience
inprovidingarangeomaritimetrainingcourses,conducting
trainingneedsanalyses,andtailoringtrainingprogramstosupport
speciccontractrequirements.rainingcoverssmallboatoperations
andmaintenance,tugoperations,allArmidaleClassPatrolBoat
trainingandsailtraining.Page18hasmoreinormationonour
trainingservicesandachievements.
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Chairmans Message
OnbehalotheBoardo
DeenceMaritimeServices,I
commendtheDMSteamona
yearosuccessulgrowthand
serviceintegration.
Akeyachievementin2008was
thesubmissionoDMSmajor
tenderortheFleetMarine
ServicesContract.Tiswill
succeedthePortServicesand
SupportCraContractunder
whichDMScurrentlyprovidescomprehensivemaritimeservicesto
theRoyalAustralianNavy.
Inordertoocusonghtingandwinninginmaritimeoperations,
andonsaeguardingAustraliasnationalinterests,theNavyneedstomaintainthestrongandreliablesupportoanablepartner.DMShas
deliveredthatsupportthroughthePortServicesandSupportCra
Contract.
DuringatimeounprecedentedchangeintheNavysoperational
tempoandcapabilityocus,DMShasdevelopedstrategically
importantmaritimecapabilitiesandskillsonwhichNavycan
continuetorely.DMSpresentedatenderwhichreectsathorough
understandingoNavysoperationalrequirements,rereshesand
buildsonexistingassets,systemsandprovenskills,andguarantees
seamlessserviceprovisionacrosscontracts.
DMSjointventurepartners,P&OMaritimeServicesand
SercoAustraliaPtyLtd,continuetodisplaystrongrevenuegrowth
intheirrespectiveindustrysectors,andbothullyendorseDMS
tenderortheFleetMarineServicesContract.ogetherwith
excellentmanagementsystemsandgovernance,DMSshareholder
backingensurestheviabilityoDMSandgivesaddedpotencyand
leveragetoourmarketleadership.
In2009,DMSwillcontinuetoocusonqualityoservice,
maintainingaharmoniousandstableworkorce,buildingAustralias
skillsorthedeenceindustry,andworkingresponsiblywiththe
environment.TeDMSBoardanticipatesayearopartnership,
innovationandserviceexcellence.
OnbehalotheBoardIwishallemployeesarewardingand
enjoyableyear,andourcustomers,asuccessulyearinallyour
endeavours.
JohnLordAM
ChairmanotheBoard
DeenceMaritimeServicesPtyLimited
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Chie Executive Ofcers Message
2008hasbeenayearoconsolidationandachievementorDeence
MaritimeServices.Ourprojectperormancecontinuestoprovide
proootheexpertise,skillsandcommitmentweapplytoachieving
customerobjectives.
AllPortServiceandSupportCraworkhascontinuedtodeliver
100%customersatisactionwhilemeetingthesurgerequirements
oNavysKAKADU,SINGAROOandRIMPACexercisesand
OperationCAALYS.Supportingtheexemplarypartnership
betweentheRoyalAustralianNavy,theDeenceMateriel
OrganisationandDMS,theArmidaleClassPatrolBoatteamis
successullydeliveringpatroldaysatsea.OurAustralianCustoms
VesselsteamskeeptheAustralianCustomsServiceBayClass
PatrolBoatsinexcellentcondition,ensuringtheyareavailableor
patrol.DMS2007agreementwithRaaelArmamentDevelopment
AuthorityLtdasthein-countryrepairagentortheRaael
Mini-yphoonclose-inweaponsystemandtheopliteoptronic
surveillanceandtargetingsystemwasexpandedin2008.We
establishedacleanroominDarwinandreceivedullrepairagent
statusortheRaaelsystemsmakingDMStheonlyIntermediate
LevelMaintenanceproviderinAustralia.
DMSattainedamajormilestonein2008bycomplyingwiththe
requirementsoanAccreditedEngineeringOrganisationusing
theNavyechnicalRegulatoryFramework.Wehaveestablished
newmanagementsystemsandembeddedthemintoengineering
operations.ImprovementstoDMSPerormanceandRisk
ManagementSystemareenablingearlyidenticationoperormance
issuesandcontinuousimprovementsinservicedelivery.Wehavecontinuedtoosterproductivepartnerships,establishingan
agreementwiththeSydneyInstituteoMarineScienceandmaturing
ourcooperativerelationshipwiththeAustralianNationalMaritime
Museum.OurassistancetotheInstitutesmarineresearchand
totheMuseumsmanagementooatingassetsspeaksorDMS
commitmenttoenvironmentalscienceandtothecareoAustralias
maritimeheritage.
Wehaveorgedtheseachievementsagainstabackgroundoglobal
economicuncertainty.But,despitetheeconomicdownturnand
knock-oneectsacrossallbusinesses,DMScontinuestoprogress.
Inlate2008,weestablishedanewBusinessDevelopmentteamtasked
withextendingourreachintocommercialandgovernmentmarkets.
Ourserviceinnovationscontinuetoreducecosts,enhanceprocesses
anddeliveroutstandingoutcomesorcustomers.Uniquelyplacedto
deliverthebest,mostcosteectivemaritimeservicestogovernment
andcommercialcustomers,DMSservicerecorddemonstratesthe
exibilityandresponsivenessthatcharacteriseourpartnerships.
Whilethecurrenteconomicsituationposeschallengesorbusinesses
acrosstheglobe,ourcollectivecommitmenttocustomerservice,toentrepreneurship,excellenceinallservices,deliveringourpromises,
andbuildingtrustandrespectwithourcustomers,willsustainDMS
growththroughout2009.
GregHodge
ChieExecutiveOfcer
DeenceMaritimeServicesPtyLimited
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Assured Maritime Services
DMS customers need a maritime services partner with
the inrastructure and ability to guarantee delivery o
support or all maritime operations. We have the people,
assets and inrastructure in place to deliver that certainty.
Troughout2008,DMShascontinuedtogrowintonewmarket
areas.Ourbusinessdevelopmentstrategiesmaintainakeenocuson
progressingoperational,organisationalandnancialgoals.Wehave
builtareputationorexcellenceinperormance-basedcontracts,a
keytothissuccessbeingourabilitytoassess,acceptandmanagerisk.
DMSaimstoberecognisedasthecentreoexcellenceorcomprehensive
maritimeeetmanagement,operationsandsupport,nationwideand
intheregion.Wetakeprideingoodcorporatecitizenship.Webehave
ethicallyandinullcompliancewithallregulations.Ourpolicyisto
minimiseenvironmentalimpactandmaximiseworkplacesaety.
Commonproceduresacrossthecompanyandaweb-basedBusiness
ManagementSystemcontributetoDMSstrengthasanintegrated,
unction-basedorganisation.Weconductcontinualinternalaudits
oDMSqualitysystemsandannualexternalaudits.Acorporate
ocusonassuranceresponsibilitiesandrelevantaccreditation
ensurespersonnelandmaterielsaetyandcompliancewithrelevant
regulatoryrequirements.
Ourorganisationalgoalsincludeaexiblesharedservicesoperating
modelthatcanexpandwithnewcontractsandaccommodatesurge
requirements.Weinvestinskillsandhaveanestablishedtrainee
programorourvesselsdeckcrewsandengineers.Weaimtobe
anemployerochoice,observingoccupationalhealthandsaety
requirements,andconductingourselvesinaairmannerinthe
workplace.Withmaritime-ocusedemployeetrainingandtrainee
developmentprograms,DMSisabletoretainandenhancestrategic
maritimecapabilitiesandskills.
Successul delivery o services is only one part o DMS
perormance. We understand that partnership with customers
means going the extra mile. We have the experience,
willingness and capacity to assist customers cooperatively
with out-o-contract projects, emergencies and innovations
that improve day-to-day operations.
Te DMS-designed weapon recovery and stowage system is able to recoverpractice weapons in high sea states, a solution that has enhanced the eciency
and saety o this challenging task.
HMAS COLLINS and DMS water-uel lighter: DMS services
are integral to major Naval exercises, such as KAKADU.
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Our emphasis on service delivery and constant
ocus on excellence are backed by nationwide
resources and expertise.
Nationwide Expertise
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Cairns
Sydney
Jervis Bay
Perth
Western Port
Darwin
Dampier
Adelaide
Hobart
Brisbane
Thursday Island
With corporate headquarters in Sydney and operational
bases in Cairns, Darwin, Sydney, Dampier, Perth, Western
Port and Jervis Bay, DMS exploits shared services to
extract greatest eectiveness rom our nationwide
resources.
Ouroperationsareintegratedacrossacilitiestooptimise
consistency,enhanceefcienciesandprovidebestvaluesolutions.
Buildingonanunderstandingoperormance-based,in-service
supportprovisionwhichewcompetitorscanclaim,DMSmaintains
adepthandspreadoskillsthatenablesustorespondexiblytoall
requirements.Ourorganisationalintegrationactivatesacommon
bestpracticecultureandsurgecapabilityacrossDMSoperations.
DMSmatrixorganisationdrawsonoutsourcedsupportwhen
costeective.Aspartoourstrategytominimiseoverheadsand
delivervalueormoneyservices,DMShasbuiltanapprovedandauditednetworkoover1,300Australiansuppliers,mostlysmall
tomediumenterprises.Costbenetsarepassedontocustomers
throughtacticaltaskallocationacrossDMSAustralia-wideteam,the
savingsbeingcompoundedbyavourablearrangementswithproven
subcontractors.
DMS Ofces
DMS Technical Support
Network members
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DMS invests in high quality people and inrastructure.
Our role-adaptable vessels and support crat anticipate a
range o service needs. We build expert teams to support
evolving customer needs. In combination, these assets
deliver optimal maritime solutions.
Specialisedprojectmanagementskillsarevitalorourbusiness.
DMScontinuestoworkwiththeAustralianInstituteoManagement
toosterproessionaldevelopmentandbuildcustomerserviceskills.
In2008,weoeredAustralianInstituteoManagementcoursesto
buildpresentation,customerservice,negotiation,interpersonal
andleadershipskills.Formalprojectmanagementtrainingorkey
personnelleadstoindividualsprojectmanagementaccreditation
andisrecognisedbytheAustralianInstituteoProjectManagement.
TeCommonwealthGovernmentsSkillingAustraliasDeence
IndustryinitiativeissupportingDMSemployeesinundertaking
intensiveprojectmanagementtraining.
Our people
DMSprovidesasae,welcoming,equalopportunitywork
environment.Recruitment,trainingandpromotionismadeon
thebasisomeritmeritobservedindemonstratedexperience,
aptitude,andthepotentialorurtherdevelopmentaswellasin
theattainmentoqualicationsandskills.Ourcommitmenttothe
principlesoequalopportunityandproessionaldevelopmentor
allwinsthelastingloyaltyoasatisedandstableteam.
In2008,DMSputtwoseniorbridgewatchkeepersthroughtheirDiplomaoMaritimeStudies.Teeight-month,ull-timecoursehas
deliveredMasterClass3qualicationsandenabledtheparticipants
toobtaininternationalrecognitionthroughtheAustralianMaritime
SaetyAuthority.TeinitiativeexpressesDMScommitmentto
proessionaldevelopmentandenablingpeopletoexcel.
Optimal Solutions
Our experience, exceptional personnel, extensive
relationships with subcontractors, and innovative
management solutions deliver operational
eciencies in all projects.
Partners in building maritime capability
AtDMS,weactivelyencourageormalisedpartnershipsandhave
successullypursuedthisapproachonalllong-termprojects.
Partnershipswithclientsimprovecooperation,increaseefciency,
andachievebestvalueandperormanceorthecustomersoutcome.
Weworkcollaborativelywithourcustomers,embeddingservices
withintheirorganisationsandaligningthemwithclientsoperations.TisoperationalintegrationalignsDMScontributionwithcustomer
goals,promotingefcientlystructuredworkingarrangements.
JointplanningbetweenthecustomerandDMS,andconstantreview
oprocesses,enhanceperormanceoutcomesandreducecosts.
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Realistic, competitive
DMSoersalowoverheadservicethatincludeso-base
maintenancemanagement,engineeringservices,supplysupportand
warehousing.Beingreeothehighinrastructurecostsassociated
withdockyards,DMSisabletomaintainacompetitiverepair
environment.Customersalsobenetromcosteectivebusinessgenerationandallocation.Consistentwithouracknowledged
perormance,DMScanoermoreorless.Ourlong-term,xed-
price,perormance-basedcontractswithNavy,suchasthePort
ServicesandSupportCraandArmidaleClassPatrolBoatcontracts,
recordoursuccessinreducingcostswhilemaintainingexceptional
servicedelivery.
Compliance with maritime regulatoryrequirements
DMSmatureengineeringproceduresmeetmaritimeregulatory
requirements.TeyarebuiltintoourBusinessManagementSystem
alongwithacloselycontrolledengineeringapprovalsystemor
qualiedsta.InrecognitionotheimportancewhichNavyplaces
onadditionalsaetymeasurestoreducetheriskoaccidentsatsea,
LloydsRegisterQualityAssurancehasauditedDMSorcompliance
againstNavyechnicalRegulationsandagainstrequirementsoran
AccreditedEngineeringOrganisation.
Innovative service delivery
CustomeroperationsbenetromDMSdedicationtoinnovation
oroperationalefciency.ContinuousimprovementispartoDMSculture,osteredthroughcommitmenttocustomerservice,employee
incentivesandencouragementorinnovation.Forexample,toassist
Navyoperations,DMSintroducednewsuracegunnerytargetsand
amechanisedtargettowinglinerecoverysystem.oenhanceNavys
torpedorecoverycapabilities,DMSdevelopedaremovablerecovery
systemandalow-costAustralian-madetorpedorecoverycage.
Health and saety
DMSmaintainsoccupationalhealthandsaetystandardsby
rigorouslyimplementingpolicies,proceduresandreviewprocesses.
OurapplicationotheInternationalSaetyManagementCodeorSaeOperationoShipsandorPollutionPreventionreects
ourmanagementapproachtosaety.Wehavereviewedsaety
perormance,developedcrisismanagementplans,updatedall
disasterrecoveryplans,andestablishedriskmanagementasan
integralmanagementtooltoaggressivelypursueourgoalozero
LossimeInjuriesandMedicalreatedInjuries.Webelieveour
saetyrecordisthebestinAustraliasmaritimeindustry.
DMS skilled sta constantly explore eciency improvements
to meet customers existing and emerging requirements.
Continual process improvements have yielded a legacy o
mature and proven systems or our customers.
op: DMS seagoing sta undergo training in handling procedures or theMU90 practice torpedo.
Middle: Fitting recovery nose cone to Mk48 practice torpedo.
Below: Improving on the Mk1 target design, the DMS Mk3 is provided as a kit,
enabling easy transportation, assembly and replacement o separate parts.
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Service Highlights
2008
wo DMS workboats and a tug managed HMAS ONSLOWs cold move rom the
Australian National Maritime Museum to Garden Island or preservation work.
DMS tugs assisted visiting navies vessels,
such as HMS Sukhothai, during exercise KAKADU.
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Black box recovery
InearlyApril,a19-seatMetrolineraircraonamailrunbetween
SydneyandBrisbanecrashedintothesea4.5nauticalmilesrom
Bundeena,NewSouthWales.Tepilotdidnotsurvive.TeAustralian
ransportandSaetyBoardmountedarecoverymissioninMay.DMSwascontractedtoprovidearecoveryplatormorthesearch
andbroughtSeahorseSpiritromWesternPortorthepurpose.DMS
rapidlymobilisedcreworthemission.Aremotelyoperatedvehiclewas
deployedtoretrievevitalpartsromtheaircra,includingthecockpit
voicerecorderandtheblackbox.Highwindshamperedprogressonthe
rstdayothesearchbutthenextdaytheDMSteamoundtheblack
boxandtheplanesarticialhorizongyro.Whiletheblackboxrecords
ightinormation,thegyrotellsinvestigatorstheangleatwhichthecra
ditchedintothesea.TecontributionmadebyDMStothesuccessul
searchandrecoveryotheaircrapartsallowedkeyevidencetobegiven
atthesubsequentcoronialenquiryintothecauseotheaccident.
Museum agreement
DMSagreementwiththeAustralianNationalMaritimeMuseum
hasmaturedovertheyear,demonstratingDMScommitmentto
Australiasmaritimeheritage.InNovember,DMSworkboats,Quoll
andBetong,andthetug,Bronzewing,conductedHMASONSLOWs
coldmoveromDarlingHarbourtoGardenIslandandbackagain.
Tevesselsmasters,undertheguidanceoaNavalpilot,towed
ONSLOWsaelythroughcongestedSydneyHarbourtoundergo
twoweeksopreservationwork.DMSalsohelpedmoveCarpentaria
(CommonwealthLightship4)intotheGardenIslanddrydock.Te
22-metre-longoatinglighthouse,builtinSydneysCockatooIsland
Dockyardin1917,wasretiredin1983aermorethansevendecades
anchoredinremotelocationsintheGuloCarpentaria,nearSandy
CapeinQueensland,andinBassStrait.OursupportortheMuseum
willcontinueinto2009.
SIMS agreement
Tisyear,DMSsignedaormalagreementwiththeSydney
InstituteoMarineSciencetoassistthescientistswiththeirongoing
maritimeresearch.DMSpartotheagreementistoprovidevessels,
crewanduelatnocosttoassistwithanumberotheInstitutes
researchactivities.Teresearchalsoreceivesassistanceromthe
DepartmentoEnvironmentandClimateChange,SydneyAquarium
ConservationFund,MacquarieUniversityandtheNSWDepartment
oPrimaryIndustries.Weprovidedourvessel,Dugong,toenabletheresearchteamtocatch,tagandreleasewobbegongsharksaround
ManlyCove.TeteamusestheAustralianAcousticaggingand
MonitoringSystemtoobservethesharksmovements,growth
andresiliencetoshingpressures.DMSalsoassistedwithlaying
aseriesoacousticsensorsapproximately15nauticalmileso
Bonditomonitorsharksmigrationpathsandpopulationchanges.
Teresearch,whichDMSwillcontinuetosupportthrough2009,
willyieldvitalinormationortheconservationoourmaritime
environment.
KAKADU
In2008,DMSsuccessullymaintainedservicedeliveryandquality,
Australia-wide,whilesimultaneouslysupportingtheKAKADU,
SINGAROOandRIMPACexercisesandOperationCAALYS.
DMShasgainedawealthoexperienceinplanningandmanaging
surgerequirementstosuccessullysupportFleetdemands,including
thesecomplexexercises.UnderthePortServicesandSupportCra
Contract,DMSservicesareintegraltomajorexercises,suchas
MULGOGGA,DUGONGandthebiennialexercise,ALISMAN
SABRE.ExerciseKAKADUisamajorinternationalmilitary
exercisethattakesplaceinandaroundDarwinandinvolvesupto
sevendierentnations.TisyearthenaviesoTailand,Singapore,
Malaysia,Japan,Pakistan,theUnitedStatesandAustraliatrained
togetherintheimorandArauraseas.DMSEasternSupport
Groupralliedcrewmemberstosupporttheexerciseandtheir
Darwin-basedDMScolleaguesrom8Julyto11August.
DMS is helping the Sydney Institute o Marine Science
realise its research goals.
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Service Highlights
2008Compliance with Navy TechnicalRegulatory Framework
DMSachievedanothermilestonethisyearbycomplyingwiththe
requirementsoanAccreditedEngineeringOrganisation(AEO)
usingtheNavyechnicalRegulatoryFramework(NRF).Te
DMSqualitymanagementcerticate,issuedbyLloydsRegister
QualityAssurance,nowincorporatesthiscompliancewithinour
scopeoactivity.TeNavalregulatoryenvironmentdoesnotallow
externalorganisationstoattainAEOstatusbut,byaligningDMS
managementsystemswiththeNRF,DMShasbeenabletomeetthe
demandingstandardsothisvaluedcustomerwhilesimultaneously
buildingengineeringcapability.Tenewmanagementsystems
havebeenestablishedandsuccessullyembeddedintoengineering
operations.DMShasormedarelationshipwithBMDeence
Services(Australia).BMhasachievedDMOaccreditationasaechnicalSupportAgencyundertheNRF.Tepartnership
signicantlyenhancesDMSengineeringcapability,ensuringthat
compliancewithNRFrequirementswhereappropriate.
Trainee program
Supportingtheproessionaldevelopmentoallsta,DMSalso
maintainsanextensivetraineeprogram.Sincecommencingthe
biennialtrainingprogramin2006(orwhichDMSrecruitsannually)
manytrainesshavequaliedasMasters.2009willbethebiggestyear
ortraineestodate,withanintakeo17.
Survival at sea is a undamental part o DMS pre-sea skills training.
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InSeptember,DMSconductedajetRHIBcourseortheRoyal
NewZealandNavy.TeJuliet3RHIBsarebeingintroducedinto
RANservicenationally.DMSwillprovidetrainingintheRHIBs
congurationandoperationalproceduresorallRANFleetUnits.
WehaveconductedaninitialcourseorHMASPERHwhichtook
deliveryotherstJuliet3RHIBsortheRAN.
Demonstrating the exibility and collaborative
approach which DMS brings to service delivery,
we worked with Zodiac to develop a jet variant
RHIB or the Armidale Class Patrol Boats.
Later, under the Port Services and Support
Crat Contract, DMS built on the Armidale
RHIB, working with the Navy to develop thesuper RHIB, Juliet 3. The 7.2-metre Juliet Jet
RHIB is a high-speed, high-buoyancy crat, its
glass reinorced fbreglass hull and reinorced
inatable gunwale achieve a light, strong
construction. Ride compensating Ullman seats
absorb the heavy impacts produced by the
vessels speed, improving saety and comort.
Seaboat Coxswain Training
DMShasbeendevelopinganddeliveringSeaboatCoxswainraining
or7.2mRigidHullInatableBoatssince2005.Providedonrequest,
DMShassoarconducted15coursesorNavyFleetUnits.Many
personnelhaveparticipatedinthecourseswhichDMShasdeveloped
orbothsternlegandjetdriveRHIBconguration.InMay,DMS
begandeliveringSeaboatCoxswainrainingortheArmidale
ClassPatrolBoatproject.Tisinitiative,suggestedtotheACPBForceElementGroup,enhancesexistingpatrolboattrainingand
demonstrateshowDMSisachievingcooperativetrainingobjectives
withtheNavy.
DMS jet RHIB course or the RNZN identied conguration and
operational procedures or the new Juliet 3 RHIB.
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Project Highlights
2008
Armidale Class Patrol Boats
Havingsuccessullydeliveredthelasto14ArmidaleClassPatrol
BoatstotheNavyduring2007theastestmilitaryshipbuildingprograminAustraliaspeacetimehistoryDMShaslaunched
intothe15-yearthrough-liesupportphaseortheeet.Designed
tointerceptandapprehendvesselssuspectedoillegalshingor
quarantine,customsandimmigrationoences,theArmidalesengage
inextendeddeploymentstotheNorthWestShelandpatrolthe
AustralianEconomicZone,upto200kilometresothemainland
coast.enPatrolBoatsarebasedinDarwinandourinCairns.
OperatingromDMSDarwinbaseatHMASCOONAWARRA,and
romnewDMSofcesinCairns,DMSdeliversenhancedoperational
capabilities,supportsefcientNavalpersonnelmanagement,reduces
procurementcostsanddecreasestotalliecycleexpenditureoverthe
PatrolBoatsliespans.In2008,DMSmaintainedexcellentKPIscoresorcerticationdata,
correctivemaintenanceandmissionreadiness.Wehaveachieved
morethan3,500daysavailabilityacrossthePatrolBoateetandare
participatingintheOperationalReleaseoHMASGLENELG.Tis
milestonewillsetthebenchmarkortheeet.Teestablishment
oapartneringcharterwithDMOandNavysignalsanewlevel
omaturityinourjointrelationship.UnderthesteerageoaJoint
LeadershipeamandJointManagementOperationseam,the
charterisenhancingcollectiveabilitytosaelymanagethisnew
classovessel.
Port Services and Support Crat
TeprojectsscopecontinuestoincreaseinrecognitionoDMS
abilitytoprovidecontinuityoexpertiseandtocomplementNavypersonnelinahigh-turnoverenvironment.DMSconducted
additionalsecuritypatrolsovertheChristmasperiodallowing
Navytoreducemanninglevelsonshipsalongside.Troughvessel
acquisitions,inventoryupdatesandworkorceskillsdevelopment,
DMSisprovidingcontinuedcapabilityimprovementandexible
supportorAustralianDeenceForcepeacekeepingoperationsin
Eastimor,TeGulandthesouthwestPacic.
In2008,DMSconductedalmost10,000serialsinsupportothe
NavysFleetandcontinuedtoupholdtheprojectstraditiono
excellentservice.TroughouttheyearDMSworkedcloselywith
NavytoensurebothSeahorseSpiritandSeahorseStandardremained
inthebestcongurationpossibletomeetthedemandsosubmarineescapeandrescue.DMSalsosupportstheNavysMarineClearance
DivingoperationsandisnowintegraltotwomajorannualMCD
exercisesMULGOGGERandDUGONGandtothebiennial
ALISMANSABREExercise.DMShasbecomeasourceopractical
minelayandrecoveryknowledgeandinnovationwhichisbeing
increasinglyaccessedbytheNavy.
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Australian Customs Vessels
UndertheBayClassAustralianCustomsVesselsMaintenance
ServiceContract,DMSisimplementingasix-year,extendable
contractwiththeAustralianCustomsService.TeprojectmanagesthemaintenanceandsupportotheAustralianCustomsServices
eight38-metreBayClassAustralianCustomsVesselswhichpatrol
thelittoralmarginsotheAustraliancoastlineandterritories.Te
objectiveistokeepthevesselsattheirmaximumoperatingcapability
throughouttheiryearlypatrolcycles.TecontractisbasedinCairns
wheremajorrets,dockingandreurbishmenttakeplaceorthe
eet.Asystemsapproachandseamlessteamworkhavereduced
costswithoutcompromisingqualityandDMSoverhaulsensure
thesevesselscontinuetheirexceptionalperormance.
Raael Mini-Typhoon and Topliteoptronic systems
On29November2007,DMSsignedacontractwithRaaelArmamentDevelopmentAuthorityLtd.TeagreementpositionedDMSas
Raaelsin-countryrepairagentortheRaaelMini-yphoonclose-in
weaponsystemandtheassociatedopliteoptronicsurveillanceand
targetingsystem.RaaelsystemsarebeingttedthroughouttheRAN
insuracecombatant,amphibiousandaoatsupportships,andin
ArmidaleClassPatrolBoats.In2008,DMSestablishedamaintenance
acilityinDarwin,incorporatingacleanroomandtestrigorelectro-
opticsurveillancerepairsandtesting.Wehavereceivedullrepair
agentstatusortheRaaelsystemsandsixDMStechniciansare
certiedtorepairoplites,theonlyIntermediateLevelMaintenance
techniciansabletocarryoutthisworkinAustralia.TeRaaeltrainers
describedourtechniciansasthebesttheyhaveevertrainedintheworldand,indemonstrationothis,DMScompletedIntermediate
LevelMaintenancecerticationayearaheadotheprojectedtime.
Raael oplite, yphoon and Mini-yphoon systems are being tted
throughout the RAN in surace combatant, amphibious and afoat
support ships, and in Armidale Class Patrol Boats.
DMS Darwin clean room and special test equipment provides Australias
only ull repair acility or Raael systems.
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Maritime Training
A dedicated maritime Registered Training Organisation,
DMS is committed to providing required training to
our customers, subcontractors, suppliers and our
own employees. Through our training we maintain
appropriate skills to ensure that all services are
delivered on time, saely and to customer specications.
A Registered Training Organisation under the Australian
Quality Training Framework (AQTF 2007), DMS delivers
training, conducts assessments and issues statements o
attainment which enable candidates to gain recognised
qualifcations.
DMSworkscloselywithmaritimeauthoritiesandhasmemoranda
ounderstandingwithbothNSWMaritimeandtheDepartmento
PlanningandInrastructureinWesternAustralia.Ourexperience
ingeneralmaritimetraining,trainingneedsanalysesandtailored
administrativeandmaritimetrainingprogramstosupportcontract
requirementsisextensive.
2008hasseenanemphasisontraininginCairns,Darwin,Sydney
andPerth.Operationalimperativeshavetriggeredshortnotice
trainingrequestsromcustomerswhichDMShasullled.
Troughouttheyear,wehaverespondedrapidlytotheseneeds,workingwithourcustomerstomeettheirtrainingobjectives.DMS
internalmaritimetraininghasseenmanyRANandDMSpersonnel
completeatugoperationscourseandanumberoDMSstaattain
ormalmaritimequalicationsrangingromCoxswaintoMaster5.
DMSregularlyscheduledmaritimetrainingcoversabroadspectrum
ocompetencies,vesselsandconditions.Coursesareothreetove
daysdurationandawardsuccessulattendeeswithStatementso
Attainment.Beorestudentsventureontovessels,ourcourses,where
relevant,beginwithadayotheory.Tisgivesparticipantsasolid
groundinginmaritimeregulationsandwatersaety.Fromthispoint,
coursesconcentrateoncompetencybasedon-watertraining.DMS
maritimetrainingexposesparticipantstoavarietyoconditionsandtoawiderangeosimulatedandrealexercises,includingemergency
responsesituations.
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ParticipantsintheSailraining(Dinghy)Coursegaintheskills
tooperateadinghy,ascrewmemberandskipper,invariable
conditions.
TeSailraining(Yacht)Courseenablesparticipantstooperate
aballastedyacht,ascrewmemberandskipper,inaninshore
environment.
TeGeneralBoatLicenceCoursetrainsparticipantsinthe
operationoarecreationalvessel,ascrewmemberorskipper,
inaninshoreenvironment.
TePowerboatCoxswainCourserainingProgramteachesthe
saeoperation,berthing,mooring,anchoringandemergency
manoeuvringoadomesticvessellessthan12metresinlength.
TeFastRescueCraOperationsrainingProgramprovides
RoyalAustralianNavyFleetunitsoperatingttedRigidHullInatableBoatswiththeskillstoundertakeastrescuecra
operationsandtomaintainandpreparecraandcrewor
operations.
DMSugOperationsCourseequipsattendeeswiththeability
tooperateatuginshelteredwatersandinallweatherandtidal
conditions.
DMSdesignedtheBoatMaintenanceCourse(OperatorLevel
Maintenance),alsoknownastheSmallCraMaintainer/Small
CraMaintenanceCourse,toenableRoyalAustralianNavy
candidatestooperateandmaintainauxiliaryequipmenton
boardasmallvessel.
DMSmaritimetrainingprogramisdeliveredaroundAustralia.
NewSouthWales
DMSMaritimerainingCentre,HMASPENGUIN(Sydney) HMASCRESWELL(JervisBay)
WesternAustralia
HMASSIRLING(Rockingham)
Victoria
HMASCERBERUS(WesternPort)
Queensland
HMASCAIRNS(Cairns)
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Quality, the Environment and Risk
Quality
DMSmatureQualityManagementSystemmeetsorexceedsall
projectrequirements.OurprojectsqualitymanagementregimesconsistoDMSQualityManual,QualityPlan,BusinessManual,
workinstructionsandprocedures.Complyingwithspecied
proceduresandmethods,andcontinuouslyimprovingthe
eectivenessoourqualitymanagement,thesetoolsensurecustomer
satisaction.OurQualityManagementSystem,certiedtoAS/NZS
ISO9001:2000byLloydsRegisterQualityAssurance,embracesan
extensiveauditprogramthatcapturescontinuousimprovement
activitiesandensuresplans,proceduresandworkinstructions
remainrelevantandareadheredto.
DMSqualitymanagementintegratesenvironmentalmanagement
intodailyoperations,long-termplanningandensuresaconsistent
approachtoenvironmentalandheritagemanagementatalllevels.SubcontractorsareonlyapprovedorworkwithDMSitheirservice
orproductsatisesqualityandperormancestandards,delivers
therequiredvalueormoneyandcomeswithqualitymanagement
assurancesthatsaeguardtheenvironment.Teenvironmental
impactoaserviceorproduct,andmeasuresormanagingit,orm
partooursupplieragreementsandareincludedinspecications.
rackedPerormanceDMSmanagesvesselrepairsandmaintenance
throughcomputerisedmaintenancemanagementsystemtools.Te
reportingprocessesaretailoredtomeetspecicprojectmaintenance
recordvisibilityandtraceabilityrequirements.Anenhanced
ManagementInormationSystemprovidescustomerswithaccessto
andanalysisoDMSperormanceagainstdenedKPIs,schedulinginormation,assetmanagementandriskmanagement.
The environment
DMSexactingstandardsorthemanagementotheenvironment
arereectedinourcompliancewithAS/NZSISO14001standards.Maintainingenvironmentalmanagementsystemstoensure
appropriateprotectionotheenvironment,wesupportcommunity
andlegislativeobligationstopreserveandenhancethequalityo
ournaturalsurroundings.Weunderstandtheenvironmentalrisks
associatedwithrepairing,maintainingandoperatingvessels,and
implementenvironmentalmanagementsystemsthatcomplywithall
statutoryandcustomerrequirements.Linkedwithouroccupational
health,saetyandenvironmentregime,ourQualityManagement
Systemmanagesenvironmentalrisksunderanoverarchinghazard
andriskassessmentprocess.
DMSoperatesasubstantialeetthroughmostAustralianport
andmaintainsacilitieswithinnationalandmarineparks.WearecommittedtocaringortheseareasandourEnvironmental
ManagementSystemensuresappropriateprotectionothe
environmentwhilemeetingcustomerrequirements.Working
towardsAS/NZSISO14001accreditationorenvironmental
management,DMSisrecognisedorcommitmenttoconstantly
improvingenvironmentalperormance.
AS/NZS ISO 14001 is the international standard or
environmental management systems. DMS adheres to
the standards requirements and is working towards this
accreditation, an international recognition o our commitment
to constantly improving environmental perormance.
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Risk
DMSmaintainsrobustqualityandriskmanagementsystems.Our
riskassessmentandmanagementregime,basedontheAS/NZS4360:2004standard,isintegratedwithallacetsoouroperations
andtraining.Whilewetailorriskmanagementtotheneedso
speciccontracts,thiscustomisationreectsrelevantinternational
andAustralianstandardsandprocedures,suchasABR6492-Navy
echnicalRegulationsManualwhichdetailstheRoyalAustralian
Navysriskmanagementrequirementsandprocedures.DMSreers
tothismanualindevelopingcontract-basedriskassessmentsand
strategies,andproceduresorusingriskregisters.Whencontracts
commence,theprimaryriskmanagementmechanismisearly
consultationandjointactiontomanageemergingrisks.DMS
deliversriskmanagementplanstoguideallprojects.Teplansare
undamentalreerencepointsorcontinuingriskassessmentand
subsequentprojectperormanceassessment.
RiskShieldisweb-basedriskmanagementsowarewhichDMS
developedinpartnershipwithleadingIprovider,PicNet.Itenables
corporationstomanageriskandcompliancerequirements,basedon
AS/NZS4360standards.Tesowareassessesrisksassociatedwith
allcompanyactivitiesenablingustoprolerisksattachedtoevery
acetoeveryactivity,acrossalloperationsandbusinessunits.
DMS risk policy and procedures are shaped by the nature
o our business: maritime services and in-service support
delivered or periods o up to 15 years.
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Ownership and Management
DMS was ormed in 1997 to service the Royal Australian
Navys complex Port Services and Support Crat Contract.
Since then, we have traded proftably, grown our revenue
base and orged strong relationships with the Australian
Deence Force and commercial partners. The expertise
o our shareholders, Serco Australia and P&O Maritime
Services, reinorces DMS maritime services capabilities.
P&O Maritime Services
Withover20yearsoexperienceinoperatingvesselsor
CommonwealthGovernmentagencies,P&OMaritimeServiceshas
astrongAustralianmaritimeindustrypedigree,illustratedthrough
workwiththeAustralianAntarcticDivision,Commonwealth
ScienticandIndustrialResearchOrganisation,AustralianFisheries
ManagementAuthority,AustralianMaritimeSaetyAuthority,and
theAustralianCustomsService.P&OMaritimeServiceshasbuilt
areputationorserviceexcellence,dependabilityanddurabilityin
themaritimeindustry.Ithassuccessullysupportedthemaritime
operationsogovernmentagenciesandtheprivatesectorormany
years,investinginvesselsandbuildingtailoredshippingsolutions.
Serco Australia
Serco,aworldwideacilitiesandtaskmanagementorganisationwith
over40yearsoexperience,specialisesinpublicandprivatesector
contracting,anddeliverssupportservicestoorganisationsinmore
than30countries,includinghighvalue,perormance-basedin-service
supporttotheRoyalNavy.TeSercoGrouphassubstantialexperience
intheprovisionoawiderangeologisticandadministrativeservicesto
thedeenceorcesomanyalliednationsandistheleadingproviderto
theAustralianDeenceForceundertheCommercialSupportProgram.
DMS Board o Directors
P&OMaritimeServicesPtyLtd
JohnLord(Chairman),AndrewKingSercoAustraliaPtyLtd
DavidCampbell,PaulMahoney,DanielFabri
The DMS management team
DMShighlyqualiedpersonnelhavestrongdeenceandsystems
backgrounds.Teirextensiveexperienceomanaginglargeand
smallprojects,andoin-servicesupportprojects,isparalleledby
respectortheprimacyomeetingcustomerneedsandclarityonthe
importanceounderstandingrelevantregulatoryenvironments.
GregHodgeChieExecutiveOfcer
BeorejoiningDMSasCEOatthebeginningo2006,Gregwas
aGeneralManagerwithenixDeencePtyLtd.Winningmulti-
milliondollaropportunitiesinAustraliaandNewZealand,Gregs
successollowedhisappointmentasGeneralManagerotheANZAC
Alliance.ResponsibleorANZACshipupgradesandtheAlliances
perormance,Gregemployedhisexperienceinbusinessdevelopment,
projectmanagement,strategicdevelopmentandbusinessplanning
orthebenetoAlliancepartners,enix,SaabSystemsandthe
Commonwealth.NineyearswithCSCAustralia,inbusinessand
programmanagement,andasadeenceconsultant,ollowedadecade
incombatsystemintegrationandtestortheRoyalAustralianNavy.
GregisamemberotheAustralianIndustryGroupDeenceCouncilNationalExecutive,IndustryAdvisoryCommitteetotheNational
MaritimeSaetyCommittee,CouncillorotheAustralianInstitute
oMaritimeArchaeology,andholdsaPostGraduateCerticatein
Management,aBacheloroEngineeringinElectricalEngineeringand
anElectronicsandCommunicationsCerticate.
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A seagoing organisation, DMS understands the marine
environment its eect on ships, boats and people; the care
and maintenance they all require over long periods; and the
practicalities, trade-os and realities that are necessary to
keeping marine assets t or purpose and mission.
NeilWallaceChieOperatingOfcer
NeilcameromP&OPortsin1997asDMSrstemployee.Aertwo
yearsasDMSOperationsManager,NeilbecameGeneralManager,overseeingthePortServicesandSupportCraContract.In2006,
NeilacceptedthepostoCOOandnowmanagestheoperations
oDMScombinedcontracts.Neilsproessionalhistoryembraces
experienceincommercialoperatingenvironments,includingthe
retail,hotel,stevedoringindustries,andintheRoyalAustralianNavy.
Hewasasub-marinerwhocommandedtheRoyalNavysubmarines
HMSOUSandHMSOLYMPUSandtheRANssubmarine,HMAS
OXLEY.Neilsoperationalknowledgeandcommandexperienceis
complementedbyaBacheloroArtsinEconomicHistoryand
PoliticalScience,aMasteroArtsandanMBA.
IanPoulterChieFinanceOfcerandCompanySecretary
PriortojoiningDMS,IanheldpostsincludingNationalPurchasing
Manager,FinancialAccountantandAuditManagerorcorporations
inarangeoindustrysectors.Hisresponsibilitiesincludedsupplier
selectionandnegotiationwithinbudgetsworthmillionsodollars
andagainstbackgroundsohighactivity.AsFinancialController
withJardineAustralianInsuranceBrokers(nowJardineLloyd
Tompson),Ianhadullresponsibilityornancialreporting,
compliance,administrationandboardreporting.Ianscareerbeganas
anAuditorandprogressedtotheroleoAuditManager.Amember
otheInstituteoCharteredAccountants(Australia),Ianholdsthe
qualicationoCharteredAccountant.
onyParkinGeneralManagerBusinessDevelopment,
Commercial
Tispivotalrolebenetsromonysdecadesomaritimeexperience.
AquarteroacenturyintheRoyalNavyandRoyalAustralian
NavysawonycommandtheAustralianSubmarineSquadron,
andinpostasCommandingOfceroHMASOVENSandHMAS
ONSLOW.Withoveradecadeosubsequentconsultancyexperience
intheAsiaPacicregionandEuropeandwithADILimited,onys
internationalandnationalbusinessexperienceenableshimtoidentiy
marketopportunitiesandbuildpartnershipstoachievestrategic
outcomes.AsGeneralManagerMarketingatADI,onyintroduced
newmarketsectors(oshoreoilandgasindustries)toADI,leading
totheestablishmentoanewbusinessgroupinWesternAustralia.
onyjoinedDMSin2006asPortServicesandSupportCraProject
Director.AgraduateoBritanniaRoyalNavalCollege,Dartmouth,
onyisaqualiedSubmarineCommandingOfcerwithaMaster
MarinerClass3CerticateoCompetenceandisanAssociateFellow
otheAustralianInstituteoManagement.
DavidWildeGeneralManagerBusinessDevelopment,
Government
Davidhasover20yearsoexperiencemanagingshiprepairandship
buildingcontractsintheUKandAustralia.AsManageroForgacs
DockyardinNewcastle,NewSouthWales,Davidwasresponsible
oralldeenceandcommercialprojectoutcomesandorthesae
andefcientrunningothedockyard.DMSProjectDirectororthe
ArmidaleClassPatrolBoatProject,Davidmanagedtheacquisition
o14PatrolBoatsandestablishedthevessels15-yearthrough-lie
supportprogram.HemanagedallDMSemployeesandsubcontractors,
generatedcontractdatadeliverables,andbuiltproductiverelationships
withtheDeenceMaterielOrganisationsprojectpersonnel.AtDMS
corporateofcesince2007,Davidcontributesdesign,management
andnegotiationskillstotheDMSteam.Heholdsanhonoursdegree
inNavalArchitectureandShipbuilding,isaMemberotheRoyal
InstitutionoNavalArchitects,anaccreditedNavalHullSurveyorand
anexperienceddockmaster.
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JonClemeshaGeneralManagerEngineering
AMarineEngineerwith35yearsoexperience,inabroadrangeo
engineeringdisciplinesandshiptypes,JonjoinedDMSin1997romP&OMaritimeServices.Developingnewbusinessmanagement
systemsandimplementingstart-upplansandthrough-liesupport
systems,asMarineManagerJonalsooversaweetmanagement
systems,technicalstaandengineeringresponsibilitiesortheDMS
eetandcustomervessels.Jonssubsequentresponsibilitiesormajor
projectsincludedpartnerliaisonandcostmodeldevelopment,
dockingsuperintendencyandbusinessunitmanagement.Jonhasa
MarineEngineerClass1AMSACerticateoCompetency.Hehas
earnedaDiplomaoBusinessManagement(UNSW)andisaMember
otheInstituteoMarineEngineering,Scienceandechnology.
HarleyaceyProgramDirector
Harleyimportsbothenergeticdirectnessandarelaxedandpersonable
approachtohisrolewithDMS.A40-yearhistoryobuildingsound
relationshipsinmanagementandatseaequipsHarleywithaproven
talentornurturingstrong,committedteamsandopenrelationships
withcustomersandpartners.FollowingNavalEngineeringpost-
graduatetraining,Harleyheldseveralcombatsystemengineering
positionsatseainRANwarships,atGardenIslandDockyardand
withtheUnitedStatesNavy.Aerover24yearsoNavalservice,
Harleyjoinedthedeenceindustryand,orovertwodecades,has
heldexecutivebusinessdevelopmentandengineeringappointments
inAustralianandmultinationalcompanies.Harleygraduatedrom
JointServicesStaCollege,Canberra,holdsaBacheloroScience
(Engineering)andpostgraduatequalicationsinweaponsandelectronics.
WarwickMillsManagerHumanResourcesandraining
Withnearly19yearsoexperienceinhumanresourcesmanagement
andover13yearsatseniormanagementlevel,Warwickhasawealthoexperienceinimplementingcompany-wideHRpoliciesacross
regionsandcultures.AstheHumanResourcesDirector(AsiaPacic)
oramultinationaltelecommunicationscompany,Warwickleda
teamoHRproessionalsacrossAsiaandthePacicandwaspartoa
globalteamwhichimplementedcorporateobjectivesthroughoutthe
region.Amemberothe2007DISCAlumniExecutiveCommittee,
withCertiedProessionalcredentialsromtheAustralianHuman
ResourcesInstitute,WarwickholdsaBacheloroBusinessaswellas
tertiaryqualicationsinhumanresources,industrialrelationsand
management.HeiscurrentlycompletinganMBA.
DavidTusManagerRiskandCompliance
Withlongexperienceinvessel,portandmarinamanagement,David
bringswell-honedcommercialandoperationalexpertisetohisrole
withDMS.AsMarineManagerorSydneyFerriesCorporation,
Davidwasintegraltoateamthatdevelopedandimplementeda
qualitymanagementsystemaccreditedtoAS/NZSISO9001:2000.
HemanagedtheCorporationsmarinecrewsandpartothe
negotiationteaminvolvedinindustrialrelations.Balancingdualroles,
asNewSouthWalesPortsManagerorStannardBrosLaunchServices
andProjectManagerorAdsteamLogistics,Davidwasinvolvedin
projectmanagement,restructuringandunionnegotiations.David
joinedDMSollowingalengthyassignmentintheUnitedArab
Emirateswherehecontributedtothedevelopmentandmanagement
ooneothelargestmarinacomplexesinDubai.
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Deence Maritime Services Pty Limited
Level 6, 210 Clarence Street
Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Tel: +61 2 8001 1600 Fax: +61 2 8231 0172
2008