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As a dependable engineering services provider, we’re trusted to deliver projects and packages for the full lifecycle of valuable surface, sub-surface and civil infrastructure assets.

Due to the sensitive nature of our work, we are not permitted to promote all of the projects we’re involved with. Below we share those we are fortunate enough to share with you. If you would like to discuss your project with one of our engineers, please contact us via the link above.

Hythe Engineering help HMS Lancaster Prepare for Extended Bahrain Mission

HMS Lancaster left Portsmouth on the 22nd of August, with no plans to return until at least 2025. While docked in the naval base, Lancaster underwent maintenance work and upgrades in preparation for its extended mission. Hythe Engineering was contracted by BAE Systems to carry out a number of engineering projects on the vessel between May and July last year. HMS Lancaster’s Extended Mission As the second major Royal Navy warship to operate out of Bahrain on a three-year security mission, Lancaster will replace HMS Montrose in the Gulf working with Allies and regional partners. The mission involves providing security to the UK and international shipping, and preventing the proliferation of arms and drug smuggling which directly impacts the security of the Middle East and Europe. Once in Bahrain, the 200-strong crew – including a Royal Marines boarding team and Wildcat helicopter flight – will trade places like-for-like with a second crew in the UK every four months. Known as ‘forward deploying’, it spares ships the month-long voyage to and from the Middle East, allowing more time to be spent on patrol, with maintenance carried out in the Gulf rather than back in the UK. Hythe Engineerings’ Work on HMS…

Hythe Engineering Support Royal Navy With Reactive Response Work Onboard an Active Naval Ship

When Royal Navy vessels are on deployment, any necessary marine engineering and maintenance work requires prompt and accurate reactivity. In the summer of 2022, the Hythe Engineering team responded to a request from BAE Systems regarding a Type 45 Destroyer. The ship was operating in the Mediterranean and the Baltic and further south in the Med alongside HMS Albion’s task group. Working with NATO allies and partners, the vessel completed a successful European security mission. While in deployment, the vessel had multiple short-notice activations and has been involved in three major operations across 2022. “Britain’s six Type 45 Destroyers are among the most advanced warships ever built. They’re suited to a huge range of tasks, from hunting down pirates to defending the Fleet from air attack, or providing humanitarian aid. Equipped with the ferocious Sea Viper missile, which can knock moving targets out of the sky from up to 70 miles away, Type 45 Destroyers are the backbone of the Royal Navy.” At the time of the request, the vessel was located in Souda, Crete. Ensuring our team can be globally deployed to complete necessary work allows us to be flexible enough to assist with maintenance projects at any location….

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The Sea Angling Classic Trophy: From Design to Delivery

Hythe Engineering and BAE Systems teamed up to provide an exceptional work experience opportunity for the next generation of marine engineers. Through the Sea Angling Classic event, apprentices got to work together to create a stunning, historical, masterpiece. “Two reputable, respected companies came together to provide exceptional work experience for the next generation of marine engineers.” – World of Angling Spirit Through a longstanding partnership between BAE Systems and Hythe Engineering, apprentices are often given incredible opportunities to work on important real-life projects, such as for the Royal Navy. This collaboration was taken one step further through the Sea Angling Classic event where the apprentices worked together to use materials from some of the most iconic vessels of our time to create what can only be described as a stunning masterpiece. “Whoever wins this trophy will not only be taking home a piece of history but a clear and present representation of the skills Hythe Engineering and BAE Systems are building as the talent of tomorrow.” What did the project involve? The largest consideration in creating this trophy was that everyone involved wanted the final piece to stand out and have a high standard of detail and craftsmanship from every…

Celebrating the 100th Championship of Royal Navy Golf

Hythe Engineering sponsors the Royal Navy Golf Association, providing support for golfing competitions and development activities for RN personnel serving at home and overseas. This year marked the 100th RN Golf Championships. In honour of this momentous event, we spoke to Commander Steve White about Hythe’s relationship with Royal Navy Golf, what they do, and why the work is so important. What is Royal Navy Golf? Royal Navy golf is one of the many sports offered by NAVYFit, a Royal Naval organisation focused on improving the mental and physical health of RN personnel. Fitness and well-being are at the heart of Royal Navy life, and NAVYfit helps people stay at the top of their game. Royal Navy golf involves a variety of golfing activities; competitions and fixtures, across the country, for both men and women. The goal is to improve golf at all levels – whether that be those just starting out as beginners through to those who represent the Royal Navy at the highest level. Royal Navy Golf is committed across genders; there has been a real campaign to recruit more females into the sport while encouraging those already involved to develop their skills. The ladies held a training…

An Introduction to Marine Engineering in the UK

What is marine or maritime engineering? Engineering uses science and maths to find solutions for real-world problems. Marine engineering deals specifically with sea vessels: ships, boats and on and offshore installations. Specifically, the science, architecture and machinery that supports them. Breaking this down further, marine engineering might involve design, repair and maintenance work, pipework, installation, construction, operational duties and control systems. Marine engineering is a varied industry, encompassing a wide variety of roles, skills and expertise. Let’s take a look at what the work of a marine engineer involves, the qualities they hold, and a few examples of marine engineering projects. Introduction to marine engineering: what does a marine engineer do? Also referred to as maritime engineers, a marine engineer designs, constructs, maintains and repairs a sea vessel’s mechanical or engineered components. This could be one of several mechanical systems, such as electrics and power generation systems, fuel systems, water distribution, propulsion systems and more. A marine engineer may be based on a ship, in an office, at a dockyard or even underwater. Typical duties might include: Compliance and Health and Safety in Marine Engineering Health and safety should always be paramount in any industry. This is definitely the case…

Value Engineering: What does it mean and what is the purpose?

What is Value Engineering? Value engineering can be defined as the method of improving the value, longevity or quality of a product or service that a project produces. Most commonly applied to the construction and engineering industries, value engineering is inherent in the work that we do. The Hythe Engineering team consider value engineering with every project they take on. They do this to continuously find new ways of improving the quality of service and results which our customers have come to expect from us. What is the purpose? Identifying potential improvements outside of the scope of a project can have exponential benefits for a business. Similar to the concept of Kaizen, the Japanese word for “improvement” which refers to business activities that continuously improve all functions, value engineering looks beyond fixing the immediate problem or enquiry. With value engineering, customers are receiving services and advice beyond what they originally envisioned. And of course, like any decision in business, there are benefits for the company offering these services as well. For us at Hythe Engineering, we are able to extend our service offering by suggesting new and improved ways of thinking beyond the initial enquiry or concept, to build a…

Case Study: Repairing 72ft Challenger Yachts for Tall Ships Youth Trust

Hythe Engineering serves the marine industry with anything from fast-response one-off projects to long-term customers. One example of the latter is with Tall Ships Youth Trust. Over the past eight years that we’ve worked with them, we’ve built a great relationship. In this case study, we share some of the great work done by Tall Ships Youth Trust and take you through how we collaborated with the charity to solve a recent problem. Who are Tall Ships Youth Trust? Tall Ships Youth Trust is the UK’s oldest and largest youth development sail training charity. With a particular focus on working with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, they’ve been providing young people aged 12-25, with life-changing experiences at sea for 65 years. During this time, more than 120,000 young people have experienced a transformational adventure, sailing over two million nautical miles with the charity – equivalent to sailing around the world 92 times! They currently operate five vessels, four 72ft Challenger yachts and a 55ft ketch. The Challenger yachts undergo surveys to keep them maintained, which on a recent occasion alerted them to an issue. A repair was required, so the team reached out to Hythe Engineering to complete the work….

Marine Services: Supporting the Commercial, Defence and Leisure Maritime Industries

We at Hythe Engineering have been servicing the marine industry since 2005. And our workforce and acquisitions over the years have given us defence knowledge and experience dating back to the 1960s. But although marine services is a term we hear and use regularly, its meaning can encapsulate a wide range of activities. For the most part, maritime services can include anything related to the design, maintenance, repair, and construction of any water-based vessel or component. In this blog, we take a look at what marine engineering involves, and how our own services are assisting those within the maritime industries. Marine Engineering Services Marine services companies will most likely provide engineering and repair services to those operating within the marine industry. The marine industry is a broad term that can be split into smaller sectors. Those most commonly referred to in maritime are commercial, defence, and leisure boating. Marine engineering businesses may cater to one or all of these areas. What are marine engineering services? Companies that provide marine engineering services may test, build, maintain and repair leisure boats and commercial or defence vessels. They may also provide engineering services for other underwater craft or offshore equipment. Alongside engineering, marine companies…

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How to Make the Most of Your Apprenticeship

Becoming an apprentice is a valuable move in a young persons’ career, allowing you to learn from industry experts alongside formal education. But knowing how to make the most of your apprenticeship, and squeezing everything you can from the opportunity is what makes the real difference. As most apprentices are new to the working world, they may not know all the tricks for getting ahead in their career. Following these tips will help you make a mark on the company you’re learning with, and succeed in your industry. How to Make the Most of Your Apprenticeship 1. Ask Questions, Listen, and Show Willingness to Learn Apprenticeships allow you to learn directly from skilled workers with decades of experience and industry expertise. Throughout your apprenticeship, actively listen to your colleagues, ask questions every day and learn how they do things. The senior team at Hythe Engineering fully recognises the importance of training the next generation of workers. Hythe’s Senior Weld Inspector commented, “The younger generation is the future of Hythe Engineering. We’ve got to try and push the younger generation. If you didn’t have the youngsters coming through and learning the skills of the trades, the company would crumble.” 2. Accept…

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Fast-Response Engineering Puts Pharmaceutical Company Back On Track

Hythe Engineering acted quickly to repair a freeze dryer shelf that stores Juvenile Leukemia Treatment Vials. Read the full story.

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Hythe Engineering’ Expand into the UK Petrochemical Industry

Hythe Engineering are utilising their existing pipework, welding and fabrication skills to expand into the UK Petrochemical industry.

From Pipefitting Apprenticeship to Full-Time Pipefitter

We spoke to Conor to find out what his pipefitting apprenticeship involved, what it’s like to be part of Hythe Engineering and life as a pipefitter in the marine engineering world.

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