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August 2010 - TE MANA's propulsion upgrade underway

Over the past year the RNZN has been upgrading the propulsion systems and enhancing the stability of the ANZAC frigates TE KAHA and TE MANA.  Known as the Platform Systems Upgrade (PSU), phase One of the project is now well advanced with TE KAHA back at sea and work on TE MANA underway.

The Platform Systems Upgrade (PSU) for both TE MANA and TE KAHA are complex engineering projects, arguably the most complex undertaken by the RNZN since the Anzac frigates were delivered.

The propulsion upgrade includes the replacement of the ships' diesel engines and related power systems, including cooling systems.  The replacement engines are more powerful and will improve the overall fuel efficiency of the ships. This work, along with other planned maintenance, represents the largest and most complex maintenance package ever performed on our ANZACs consisting of approximately 115 000 man hours of work.

The scale and complexity of the PSU demands “high end” project management and production skills from the combined Dockyard and Navy work forces. Delivering these projects successfully doesn’t happen by accident— they require a lot of effort by both the Navy and Babcock Fitzroy Ltd.

The PSU is being undertaken because the ANZACs are increasing in weight due to new and upgraded systems, additional equipment, and personnel.  To ensure the ANZACs retain their ability to withstand damage the stability properties of the ship have been enhanced.
 
The most noticeable change is the partial enclosing of the quarterdeck.  This has reduced the overall area on the quarterdeck but has created additional internal space.  Creating the internal space has increased the reserve buoyancy in the after sections of the ship improving the ANZACs ability to withstand damage in this area.

Inside the ship, a new Gymnasium has been fitted providing the Ship’s company with a dedicated fitness space for the first time on an ANZAC.  Space for a new laundry has also been provided with final fit out expected during the next maintenance period.