STANDING AT YOUR SIDE WHATEVER YOUR NEEDS GLOBAL SERVICE SOLUTIONS
STANDING AT YOUR SIDE WHATEVER YOUR NEEDS
GLOBAL SERVICE SOLUTIONS
GLOBAL SERVICE SOLUTIONS
ALL THE EXPERIENCE
OF A WORLD LEADER
IN NAVAL DEFENCE
DCNS is the European leader in naval defence and a major player
in marine renewable energies. As an international high-tech company,
DCNS uses its extraordinary know-how, unique industrial resources
and capacity to arrange innovative strategic partnerships to meet
its clients’ requirements. The Group designs, produces and supports
submarines and surface ships. The Group also provides services
for naval shipyards and bases. In addition, the Group offers a wide
range of marine renewable energy solutions.
Sharing your ambitions, throughout your ship’s life cycleDCNS has been building and outfitting ships since
the 17th century, and this wealth of acquired experience
means we can offer tried and tested support and assistance
solutions to navies all over the world. Nearly 4,400 employees
working in our Services division – engineers, specialised
technicians, experts, etc. – provide a full range of expertise
which can be customised to meet your requirements
and projects, whatever they may be, from fleet design
(right through) to decommissioning. This extensive offer
applies to in-service support, naval infrastructures, training,
and technology transfer.
Anticipating and satisfying your requirements in an evolving environmentIn response to constant changes in the international
context, the missions given to navies, and the threats they
face, DCNS offers its analytical and advisory skills to build
modernisation programmes for ships, optimised maintenance
programmes and naval installations. Our Group uses tried
and tested methods of training, simulation and technology
transfer, to support navies so that they can concentrate
on carrying out their missions.
High value-added servicesDCNS services are designed to support navies so that
they can make full use of their fleet and infrastructures
at all times. Developed with economic performance
and operational efficiency in mind, they are based on proven
expertise, with readily available teams all over the world
offering the full range of naval support services. The Group
also makes the most of its talent for innovation and its
experience of successful operations to optimise service
performance, with respect to both quality and cost.
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INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
TRAINING ANDSIMULATORS
CRITICALFACILITIES
LOGISTIC SUPPORT
GLOBAL SERVICE SOLUTIONSDCNS, expert in life cycle management: in-service support, naval infrastructures, training and technology transfer.
I-MAINTENANCE
INFRASTRUCTURE
INTEGRATION AND
MODERNISATION
MODERNISATION
AND LIFE
EXTENSION
TECHNOLOGY
TRANSFER
IN-SERVICE
SUPPORT
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DCNS has been maintaining
ships of the French Navy
for nearly 400 years. This
unparalleled experience based
on a strong relationship of
proximity and trust is the main
strength of the services
provided by DCNS, to ensure
maximum fleet availability.
DCNS’ range of services has
been designed to address
operational requirements of
today’s navies: fast reactivity,
ability to carry out all types
of maintenance operations
at controlled costs.
DCNS offers a range of services covering all needs of navies throughout the world.
700 DCNS experts support navies to get the best performances of their fleet.
Cutting-edge maintenance solutions.
DCNS’ in-service support offer begins with a careful listening to client’s expectations and objectives. DCNS provides navies with customised support programmes to maintain and improve capabilities during the ship’s life cycle. On top of maintenance operations, DCNS can also carry out modernisation and life extension programmes for DCNS or non DCNS warships.
Capitalising on its expertise in naval technologies, DCNS has developed
in-service support solutions combining quality and innovation, guaranteeing
navies optimum availability for their equipment, ships and fleets.
PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR ALL IN-SERVICE
SUPPORT OPERATIONS
DCNS can adapt its services to suit navies’
economic and operational requirements.
Logistic support is provided in conjunction
with leading suppliers and involves an
optimised supply chain that can handle regular,
unscheduled, and exceptional orders. With
respect to maintenance engineering, DCNS
experts are constantly improving maintenance
plans, analysing technical facts in order
to increase ship’s operational availability.
The obsolescence management department
operates a 360° watch regarding technology,
standards to protect navies from any risk
of fleet immobilisation.
MADE-TO-MEASURE
SERVICES AT A FAIR PRICE
DCNS can on demand, plan, prepare and
conduct all types of scheduled dry-docking
periods. DCNS provides permanent support
for naval operations with our engineering
and specialised back office. Our project
management support service advises
maintenance operators in preparing,
conducting and monitoring maintenance
operations, so as to improve performances
and reduce costs. DCNS can also design and
implement modernisation and life-extension
programmes, including ships that were not
designed by us. As a result, international
navies can rely on us and all our partners
to match their evolving operational context.
IN-SERVICE SUPPORT
700,000HOURS OF WORK IN DCNS CLIENTS’ PREMISES.
OPTIMISING SHIPS’ TECHNICAL
AVAILABILITY AND LIFE CYCLE COST
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Guarantee and control the availability of your shipsDCNS proposes several maintenance contractual modes to meet clients’ strategy. These services range from task-based activities to multi-year support contracts. DCNS proposes contracts to reach a rate of technical availability that is pre-agreed in line with the operational schedule. The scope of these contracts can include some major functions, a whole ship or even an entire fleet. Major DCNS clients such as France and Malaysia have selected this type of framework to better forecast their missions.
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Fleet construction, operation
and maintenance require
critical infrastructures.
These complex systems
and installations gather
infrastructures serving
operational, industrial, defence,
safety, and logistics functions
which do not necessarily form
part of a navy’s infrastructures.
DCNS can provide support in
defining and carrying out your
project, including a technology
transfer programme where
appropriate.
800 experts are specialised in naval infrastructures.
A wide range of services from critical equipment integration to a complete naval base.
In partnership with international navies and local industrial players, DCNS designs turnkey naval base project.
DCNS is one of the only naval defence industry groups to offer an all-embracing service for both ships and infrastructures, including turnkey delivery of an entire fleet, complete with all necessary installations. DCNS services include: design and construction of shipyards and naval bases suited to a navy’s operational needs, auditing and updating existing installations, plus maintenance exploitation and engineering.
As with ships, DCNS also offers navies services for their
naval infrastructures. These services range from the integration
of critical installations to assistance and prime contracting for
the design and renovation of a shipyard or a complete naval base.
TRIED AND TESTED EXPERIENCE
AND EXPERTISE
Every navy is different. Services for
infrastructures and naval equipment come
from a solid foundation of knowledge and
skills, which have been further perfected
during many programmes conducted
both for the French and international navies.
DCNS listens carefully to operational
requirements and designs, the most
relevant infrastructures to be built with
local civil engineering companies. DCNS
expertise concerns both complex maritime
infrastructures – whether for DCNS-designed
vessels or not – special workshops (logistics,
preparation, etc.), production and distribution
networks, communication and command
systems, site safety and security.
CLOSE PARTNERSHIPS WITH NAVIES
A close partnership with navies and local
industrials is the key of DCNS services,
from design phase, through site construction,
to commissioning. This attention to detail
also includes significant involvement with
the local economy, in employing local
manufacturers, design offices, etc. DCNS
also proposes maintenance and exploitation
solutions which meet the client’s demands with
respect to availability, cost, safety and security.
NAVAL INFRASTRUCTURES
800EXPERTS SPECIALISED IN NAVAL
INFRASTRUCTURES.
COMPREHENSIVE EXPERTISE
IN NAVAL INFRASTRUCTURES
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Défense Environnement Services (DES) is a joint venture between DCNS and VeoliaThe DES global offer covers a wide range of services from basic network maintenance to office and green space management. DES takes benefits from the core skills of the two parent companies in naval fields and site management.
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From design to exploitation
and maintenance, a ship requires
specific specialist skills and
knowledge at every stage of its
life cycle. DCNS supports the
world’s navies in acquiring,
maintaining and upgrading their
know-how. DCNS draws up
customised training programmes
to suit each navy’s needs. In
addition, DCNS provides highly
efficient simulators to train
crews for any task.
Numerous navies have been taught and trained using our individually designed courses: Brazil, Malaysia, etc.
An extended range of powerful simulators.
One of DCNS Universeaty’s facilities.
Simulation and training activities include almost 1,000 employees working at all DCNS sites. DCNS instructors analyse navies’ needs, then define and deliver customised training programmes and associated educational tools, covering a wide selection of topics ranging from design to in-service support.
As a leading player in naval technologies, DCNS offers a range
of theoretical and practical training programmes and tools that combine
operational and industrial performance with optimised costs.
AN OFFER BASED ON DUAL EXPERTISE
DCNS uses its expertise in simulation and
training to support navies in acquiring and/or
maintaining skills. Its training service is based
on a full range of theoretical and practical
courses which are available to all categories
of naval personnel and industrial staff,
in all fields and professions related to the
naval industry. The courses take place either
at DCNS centres or at the client’s own sites.
With over 300 simulators already in use,
DCNS has acquired a vast knowledge
of these practical simulation exercise tools.
Its range of simulators make effective learning
possible without immobilising a ship or fleet,
which means significantly reduced training costs.
TOOLS AND SOLUTIONS DESIGNED
TO COMBINE EFFECTIVE TRAINING
AND CONTROLLED COST
DCNS is the only specialist in the naval defence
sector to train future instructors in the navy.
This enables the navy to save critical expertise
and skills, as students who have been trained
with the relevant courses are then qualified
to teach other trainees. As a result,
the long-term autonomy of the navy is ensured.
DCNS provides top quality training by extensive
use of simulators and blended learning to get
the best performance in a cost effective way.
TRAINING AND SIMULATORS
300DCNS SIMULATORS ARE CURRENTLY
IN USE AT DCNS SITES OR ON THE PREMISES
OF CLIENT NAVIES.
ENDOW NAVIES WITH THE LATEST
SKILLS AND KNOW-HOW
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DCNS UniverseatyDCNS Universeaty is the DCNS’ corporate university, expert in training. The offer of DCNS Universeaty is adapted to each customer and takes benefits from the DCNS’ long experience in technology transfer programmes. The training, dedicated to all types of ships (submarines and surface ships) could start from the design level, may cover all the trades of the ship life cycle. DCNS Universeaty has a unique task force and network about 70 specialists, more than 2,800 trainers and strong partnerships with prestigious engineering, technological and naval schools.
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DCNS advises navies to help
them achieve and maintain
their objectives of autonomy,
by offering made-to-measure
expertise and technology
transfer programmes. Based
on long term partnerships,
DCNS helps you decide which
skills are to be transferred
and then takes care of the
actual transfer programme.
Adapted support and on-job training. Around 1,000 trainees from five different countries trained on DCNS campus.
Successful design and construction technology transfer programmes.
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The Group’s skill in conducting, managing and implementing complex projects means it is able to design and carry out technology transfer in close collaboration with local partners. DCNS relies on its training unique expertise through DCNS Universeaty to take charge of the operational transfer of its knowledge and expertise.
Since 1994, DCNS teams have been preparing and conducting expertise and
technology transfer programmes adapted to meet clients’ needs – in Pakistan, India,
Brazil, Singapore and Norway. On the basis of this significant experience, the Group
can offer its services in transferring know-how in various domains such as: design,
construction, and maintenance of naval systems and infrastructures.
TRIED, TESTED AND EFFECTIVE
METHODOLOGY
Technology transfer programmes are a way for
navies and industries to quickly gain increased
autonomy, by rapidly assimilating knowledge
and best working practices. By enabling
international clients to acquire the knowledge
required for these technology transfers,
DCNS establishes a local presence and forms
partnerships with local industrial companies.
The contents of a technology transfer
programme cover: training courses, technical
data package, document support information
system, on-site technical assistance and
procurement optimisation.
PROXIMITY AND ABILITY TO ADAPT
Successful technology transfer depends on
proximity and support, two aspects of services
that are priorities at DCNS. The Group sets up
a long-term involvement in the local economy,
by establishing partnerships with local
manufacturers. DCNS sets up training courses
– theoretical and practical – to meet clients’
expectations and specifications. DCNS even
goes as far as setting up infrastructures where
students will follow their programmes, as
demonstrated by Lorient Design School, initially
built for Brazil programme and now part of
DCNS Universeaty campus which as welcomed
Malaysian and Egyptian trainees ever since.
Over 20YEARS OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAMMES.
Local partnerships for a successful programmeDCNS ensures the success of technology transfer programmes by involving local economy. Long-term partnerships with local industries and suppliers are made in line with clients requirements and strategy. Partnerships can be set up in any shape, e.g. joint ventures. In some cases, DCNS ensures close relationship through implantations such as subsidiaries or representative offices.
STRENGTHENING NAVAL
AND INDUSTRIAL CAPACITIES
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
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I-MAINTENANCETo ensure its present and future customers’ satisfaction, DCNS is developing innovative
solutions to meet the new requirements of in-service support for digitised warships.
In a context of increasing complexity of on-board systems, cyber-threats, increasing
crew workload and the need for reactivity imposed by a demanding operational
schedule, DCNS is developing I-maintenance, a global advanced support solution
based on IT technologies to ensure the best availability at sea.
GLOSSARY
Smart maintenance solutionProven and scalable computerised
predictive maintenance solution
that helps navies to optimise ship
maintenance by continuously
monitoring the health of their fleet.
Technology transferMost of the DCNS solutions are off ered with technology transfer at various stages of the programme: design, construction and maintenance. DCNS off ers solutions based on local industrial players and adapted to the customer Navy’s strategy and resources.
Life cycle costThe life cycle cost (LCC) is the “cumulated cost of a product throughout its life cycle”, from the beginning of the design stage to its dismantlement.
On-Job-TrainingTraining at the place of work and
supervised by a manager, an
experienced coworker or an instructor.
POLARIS®
Sea-proven, compact and scalable
combat system adapted for
modernisation programmes and
fit for military and police missions.
Integrated Logistic Support (ILS)Suite of techniques used at the system design stage to define
the support system at the same time as the platform.
Integrated Logistic Support aims at influencing definition
of the main system to achieve greater operational availability,
while at the same time controlling the life cycle cost.
Regular overhaulRegular warship unavailability period
for heavy maintenance and repairs.
Predictive maintenanceMonitoring and diagnosis of installations to detect any risk
of breakdown or technical malfunction before a failure occurs.
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France
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