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Serco has won a seven-year contract to provide in-service support for the British Army’s fleet of 512 marine vessels, commencing in April 2026.
The Army’s fleet delivers troops, transport equipment and supplies on ship to shore deployments in a range of conditions and Serco will support the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Boats Team with maintenance, repair, spares, trials and other associated technical services. Work will be carried out at sites in the South of England.
More than 140 Mexeflotes, used as landing crafts, causeways or pontoons and for transporting vehicles and equipment to shore, will be maintained through the contract. A fleet of 18 Combat Support Boats, which have a major role in bridging, amphibious and diving operations and several Army Workboats, which enable fuel to be provided to a deployed force via fuel dracones, will also be included.
In addition to these primary classes, a range of other vessels including lightweight army assault boats and other rapidly deployable vessels will be maintained.
Anthony Kirby, Serco Group plc Chief Executive Officer said: “We are proud to be supporting this specialised fleet of marine assets, which are vital for operational and strategic effectiveness and personnel deployments on coastal or near-shore environments on behalf of the British Army and the Ministry of Defence’s Boats Team.
“Military preparedness is a key priority and our success in securing this contract reflects the strength of our expertise and capabilities in defence engineering and asset management and builds on our recent strong momentum in the defence maritime sector.”
FMJ and Watco Webinar: Meeting compliance in a new culture of accountability
From January 2026, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) formally separated from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Created under the Building Safety Act 2022 in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the BSR is designed to raise safety standards across the built environment and introduce a stronger culture of accountability, transparency, and proactive risk management.
This shift places facilities managers in a more strategic safety assurance role – far beyond routine maintenance.
FMJ and Watco are hosting a webinar on 22 April at 11:00am to explore what this new regulatory landscape means for FMs. To register for the webinar click here.
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