The construction of the new fleet for the Dutch Ministry of Defence is a dot on the horizon. "We have unique knowledge that is of enormous added value for the realisation and upkeep of the new submarines", says Bart. Over the past few years, Nevesbu has enhanced this specialist submarine knowledge by recruiting new, young and experienced people who have mainly worked on submarines. This includes innovative studies, such as the concept design of an all-electric submarine. Colleagues have also gained experience during projects, and master classes in submarine design have been organised to learn all the principles of submarine design. "Submarine technology is a niche market. Maintaining and expanding our knowledge in this area and preparing our employees for the new submarines has been a key focus in recent years. But also to be able to say: 'In the Netherlands, Nevesbu is the expert when it comes to submarines.' I'm convinced of that."
This in-depth knowledge comes from decades of experience. Since it was established in 1935, Nevesbu has worked continuously on submarines for the Dutch and foreign navies. In addition to the upkeep programme for the Walrus class, Nevesbu currently works on the construction, upkeep and modification of submarines in four other countries. But what exactly does this specific knowledge entail, and how do we apply it within projects?