Harland & Wolff secured a contract from UK Defence Equipment Sales Authority (DESA), awarded on behalf of the Lithuanian Government, to refit HMS Quorn, the former Royal Navy Hunt-class mine-hunting vessel. This decommissioned vessel was acquired by the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence from the UK Ministry of Defence in 2020.
The vessel was equipped with seven Girdlestone marine pumps that had reached the end of their operational life after 27 years in service. Due to the discontinuation of Girdlestone's business and the obsolescence of its pumps, Amarinth engineered a range of marine pumps that seamlessly replace the Girdlestone pumps with hydraulic and dimensional interchangeability.
A critical aspect of the project was the 32-week delivery schedule set by Harland & Wolff to align with the vessel's refit window in Belfast, Northern Ireland. To control costs, Amarinth conducted a strip and inspection of the old belt-driven Girdlestone pumps to see if any components could be reused. Following the assessment, it was decided the motors could be refurbished and so Amarinth collaborated with the original motor supplier on their overhaul to ensure the delivery schedule would be met.
Expressing his satisfaction, Oliver Brigginshaw, Managing Director of Amarinth, stated, "We are delighted to have successfully delivered this initial order from Harland & Wolff, building on our success in servicing and supplying interchangeable pumps for obsolete Girdlestone models used on naval vessels worldwide. We look forwards to collaborating on future orders as more vessels undergo refits, providing reliable and fully supported pumps for decades to come."
