Remembering the Past, Protecting the Future On April 25th, 1915, the ANZAC troops landed on the Gallipoli peninsula, marking the beginning of one of the most significant campaigns of World War I. The troops, along with other Commonwealth Forces, held ground against a Turkish force, at almost impossible odds for the next eight months, […]
Reinforcing a Strong 23-Year Partnership in RAS Industry Representatives from Saab Sweden, a leading global defence and security company, recently visited the BlueZone Group in Thornton, NSW, Australia. This visit marked the continuation of a 23-year business relationship between the two companies. The delegation, consisting of Nicolas Kolmodin – Head of Dynamics UW, Johan Strandlund […]
Andrew Hazell attended Ocean Business 2023 Conference in UK In April 2023, Andrew Hazell, General Manager- Defence for BlueZone Group, attended the Ocean Business 2023 conference held in Southampton UK. This year, as in previous years, it was an exceptional event and provided an excellent opportunity to meet with both new business partners and those […]
The projects team is growing with two new project managers joining the Newcastle office BlueZone is very pleased to welcome Melissa Murray and Andrew McKay, our new Project Managers, to our team based in Newcastle, NSW. Melissa Murray is an accomplished Project Manager who brings a wealth of experience to her new role at […]
St Philip’s Christian College (SPCC) are third-time winners for the SUBs in Schools Technology Challenge! BlueZone extends their congratulations to St Philip’s Christian College on this fantastic achievement! The St Philip’s Christian College (SPCC) in Newcastle has once again made history by winning the National Title in the SUBS in Schools competition for the third […]
Logan Hodge wins HunterNet’s Trainee of the Year Award The HunterNet Chairman’s Awards Dinner is the premier event of the year and has been held every year since 1992. This event gives HunterNet the opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the year before and recognise the fantastic contributions of their members, as well as […]
HunterNet Co-operative hosted International Women’s Day Luncheon BlueZone attended the HunterNet Co-operative International Women’s Day (IWD) luncheon on the 8th of March 2023 in Newcastle. The event showcased the achievements of women from different sectors and raised awareness of women’s equality in our region and abroad. HunterNet’s luncheon included three guest apprentice panellists who spoke […]
Saab Seaeye Flacon selected for the largest aquacultural fleet in the world Saab Seaeye is the world leader in electric underwater robotics and has the largest range of electric robotic vehicles in the industry, operating across industrial, defence and scientific sectors. The Saab Seaeye Falcon ROV is the most successful underwater electric robotic system of […]
By Neil Hodges, BZG Director – Mine Warfare Specialist A quarter of a century ago ADI (now Thales) was deep into the program to construct six Royal Australian Navy Minehunter Coastal ships. Based on the Gaeta design, the MHC ships have served the Navy well and arguably continue to provide the safest capability for those […]
The marine environment can be treacherous. The environment poses many challenges including extreme pressure, high salinity, ever-changing environments etc, so ensuring equipment is reliable and keeping the water out is essential. BlueZone Group has been partnering with PMI Industries for many years due to their high-quality products and excellent customer service. PMI Industries are specialists […]
