Director Ships

Director Ships (D Ships) is responsible for procurement, through-life support and eventual disposal of ships and equipment for the Royal Navy and other services involved in maritime operations.

Daring - Type 45 Destroyer

D Ships exists to support all aspects of maritime procurement and support. This ranges from major projects like the future aircraft carrier through to outboard motors used on rigid raiding craft and all of the spares and expertise to keep Royal Navy ships, craft and equipment operational.

D Ships also sponsors major change initiatives under the Maritime Change Programme:

The Surface Ship Support Programme
Transforming and Optimising Equipment Support
BAE Systems/Vosper Thorneycroft joint venture Terms of business agreement.

Strategic Objective 1 – User Focus

Future Aircraft Carrier (CVF)

We must deliver the agreed outputs to the agreed programme for the agreed budget, while effectively managing safety & technology and retaining flexibility now and in the future.

Strategic Objective 2 – Fulfilling our staff

HMS Echo, Survey Vessel

We must provide a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work, developing staff who are flexible, competent, and motivated to do best for Defence.

Strategic Objective 3 - Improving our Supply Base

Artists Impression of a Future Tanker

We must create an environment where productive relationships with suppliers deliver sustained improvements in performance.

Strategic Objective 4 – Improving our organisation

Long Range Insertion Craft

We must pursue sustainable efficiency through continuous improvement

Page updated 27 May 2011.

Director Ships Facts

Director Ships : Tony Graham

Director Ships Key Facts

Responsibility for the procurement and in service support of Warships and Royal Fleet Auxiliaries
Warships range in size from Aircraft Carriers to Landing Craft
RFAs are capable of providing all necessary afloat support for ships on operations.
Headquarters at Abbey Wood near Bristol with further elements in Bath, Portsmouth, Rosyth, Plymouth and Faslane
Warship procurement underway at a variety of UK shipbuilding locations

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