Meet the MoD
The UK MoD is divided into a number of sectors, and at Seawork, representatives from all of these departments are available to discuss their needs with industry; both exhibitor and visitor.
Seawork makes appointments under the heading "Meet the MoD" and the booking forms are now available in the exhibitors on-line manual.
The MoD BASS Team will be on stand B206 plus there will be a MoD team of advisors throughout the exhibition representing the following:
1. The Requirements Manager
This department states what equipment the MoD needs and is based on performance, time and cost. The department is based at the MoD main building in London.
2. Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)
Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) equips and supports the UK's armed forces for current and future operations. Employing around 21,000 people, with a budget of some £14 billion, its headquarters is in Bristol with other sites across the UK and overseas. DE&S acquires and supports equipment and services, including ships, aircraft, vehicles and weapons, information systems and satellite communications. As well as continuing to supply general requirements, food, clothing, medical and temporary accommodation, DE&S is also responsible for HM Naval Bases, the joint support chain and British Forces Post Office. As part of DE&S the Boats and Sea Survival group (BASS) is responsible for providing procurement, engineering and specialised logistic support to a wide range of military and non-military boats and all Sea Survival Equipment. Our craft types include; RIBs, Offshore Raiding Craft, Hovercraft, Patrol Boats, Dive Boats, Work Boats, Training Craft, Yachts, Inflatables and even Canoes. Our Sea Surivial Eqiuipment includes 39 types of military and non-military Life Jackets and 38 types of Life Rafts from 6 man to 50 man
3. The User
The Fleet who operate the equipment and comment on it's performance. They also input into the requirement.
