AM General/Mandus Group’s gets US Military testing approval

AM General, a global leader in military grade tactical vehicles and mobility systems, recently received a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract from the United States Army to provide two HUMVEE 2-CT Hawkeye Mobile Howitzer Systems (MHS)  for the U.S. Army’s characterization test. 

 

HUMVEE 2-CT Hawkeye Demonstration at Camp Grayling, Michigan 

“AM General’s integration of Soft Recoil technology onto mobile platforms demonstrates our commitment to the innovation required to make future combat vehicles lighter, more survivable, and more lethal,” said Regis Luther, SVP Engineering and Chief Technology Officer. “We are honored to support the U.S. Army’s efforts to test and prove mobile howitzer systems.” 

AM General and its strategic partner, Mandus Group, have been integrating the soft recoil technology (SRT) onto light, mobile, transportable, and survivable platforms without sacrificing firepower. SRT is a disruptive technology that will reduce the firing loads for direct and indirect weapons systems, enabling combat systems to meet emerging requirements. The technology is ready now and can be deployed on existing weapons platforms for an immediate effect on the battlefield. Soft recoil enables reduction in overall system weight, making systems more agile and responsive to benefit the supported maneuver commander. 

The HUMVEE 2-CT (M1152 two-door cargo truck) that serves as the mobile platform, will come with a standard 14,100 lb. gross vehicle weight, 205 hp engine, and antilock braking system (ABS). While the U.S. Army conducts characterization testing of the 2-CT Hawkeye MHS over the next year, AM General and Mandus Group will continue to refine the technology for integration of the soft recoil technology onto other mobile platforms. Scalability is already being tested with a 155mm prototype. The group is also exploring integration onto other existing and future combat systems. 

About AM General
AM General designs, engineers, manufactures, supplies and supports specialized vehicles for military and commercial customers worldwide. Through its military business, the company is widely recognized as the world leader in design, engineering, manufacturing and logistics support of military grade tactical vehicles, having produced and sustained more than 300,000 vehicles in over 70 countries. AM General has extensive experience meeting the changing needs of the defense and automotive industries, supported by its employees at major facilities in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, and a strong supplier base that stretches across 43 states. Please see more information about AM General at www.amgeneral.com. 

About Mandus Group
Mandus Group designs, engineers, supplies, and supports artillery weapon systems and associated maintenance equipment in the United States and around the world. Mandus Group has extensive and unique experience and capabilities in heavy artillery design, engineering, and life cycle support which places it as a recognized leader in this segment of military weapon systems.  Located in Rock Island, Illinois, Mandus Group is comprised of a highly experienced workforce of artillery professionals that are dedicated to providing innovation, quality, and on time performance.  Please see more information about Mandus Group at www.mandusgroup.com  

Brendon Babenzien Named Creative Director of J.Crew Men’s

Co-founder of Noah and Former Design Director at Supreme to Redefine Iconic Menswear Brand 

 

 

J.Crew Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Brendon Babenzien, Co-Founder of Noah and former Design Director at Supreme, as Creative Director of J.Crew Men’s.  Babenzien will work alongside J.Crew Group CEO Libby Wadle to redefine the iconic brand, merging the vitality and creativity of today’s style subcultures with an innovative appreciation of classic menswear.  

 

Babenzien will lead J.Crew Men’s design, instilling the brand with the free-thinking point of view and visionary focus on responsible business models that have earned him critical acclaim throughout his impressive career. Babenzien’s vision as Design Director at Supreme elevated a niche skate wear brand to the global stage, while his founding of Noah earned him further international renown for building a brand with a high standard of quality menswear while challenging the status quo by seeking to further positive change within the industry. As Creative Director of J.Crew Men’s, Babenzien will for the first time turn his focus towards the evolution and reimagination of a true American classic.    

“J.Crew has always been a part of my life – quietly, subtly in the background, slowly becoming the platform from which to build my personal style. I’m excited to join the team and build a positive future that meets the interests of the thoughtful consumers that exist today, satisfying not just their sophisticated taste level but their demands for responsible business practices,” said Babenzien. “J.Crew is in the unique position to help men achieve the confidence we all seek both stylistically and as consumers. I look forward to working with Libby and the rest of the J.Crew family to achieve these goals.” 

“Brendon is a singular talent in the fashion world. He’s a true storyteller, and it’s that depth of vision and creativity that have led to his proven ability to build beloved brands that customers obsess over.  His unique point of view, willingness to take risks and insider status will be invaluable to J.Crew’s commitment to step outside ourselves and disrupt our brand and the industry in a progressive way,” said Wadle.  “Brendon has always had an innate ability to pursue meaningful creative with integrity and is obsessively engaged with what is happening in the industry. His authentic connection to the brand serves as a perfect foundation upon which to drive the future of J.Crew Men’s, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome him to the team.”  

Babenzien will begin his work with J.Crew Men’s effective immediately, reporting directly to Wadle.  His first full collection for the brand is scheduled to debut in the second half of 2022. 

About J.Crew Group
J.Crew Group is an internationally recognized omnichannel retailer of women’s, men’s, and children’s apparel, shoes, and accessories. As of [May 17, 2021], the Company operates [151] J.Crew retail stores, [143] Madewell stores, and [147] J.Crew Factory stores in nearly every state in the United States, and also maintains J.Crew, Madewell, and J.Crew Factory websites. For more information visit jcrew.com, madewell.com and jcrewfactory.com 

DarioHealth Acquires Behavioral Health Platform wayForward

DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ:DRIO), a pioneer in the global digital therapeutics market, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire PsyInnovations, Inc. (dba wayForward), a behavioral health digital platform that includes AI-enabled screening to triage and navigate members to specific interventions, digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), self-directed care, expert coaching and access to in-person and telehealth provider visits.  The wayForward platform fills an all too common hole in existing behavioral health coverage for people who may not need or be able to access provider-based treatment.  wayForward is currently providing its full suite of digital behavioral health services to approximately 20,000 members and 20 self-insured employers. 

 

Unfortunately, the behavioral health care a person receives today is dictated more by the setting in which a person receives it than what the person would best respond to.  The result is higher cost care, increased patient attrition and impaired outcomes. The wayForward platform is unique in the industry in that it focuses on AI-based screening, digital tools and coaching to match members to the optimal level of care, including those who may not require care by a licensed clinician psychologist or psychiatrist, while providing access to those providers through a customer’s existing network or partners’ networks.  This results in improved engagement and clinical outcomes. Very few solutions in the market provide the clinical rigor of digital CBT and coaching as the first line of care. Rather than competing with existing in-person and telehealth-based solutions, wayForward integrates with them seamlessly.  This creates a pathway to work collaboratively with other behavioral health solutions and provider networks rather than compete with them.  

Recognized for its product capabilities, wayForward has won innovation challenges with Anthem and Blue Cross BlueShield of Illinois and has demonstrated strong member utilization and clinical outcomes, including a 48% reduction in anxiety and a 59% reduction in depression in third-party studies.  The ability of the wayForward platform to integrate with third parties streamlines interoperability and is consistent with Dario’s philosophy of making behavior change easier.  The wayForward team, including its two founders, Ritvik Singh, CEO of wayForward and Dr. Navya Singh, Chief Clinical Officer of wayForward, will join the Dario team. We believe that wayForward’s base of self-insured employer customers validates the commercial opportunity, and there will be immediate combined value in leveraging Dario’s sales and marketing organization and wayForward’s technology organization in India. 

Under the terms of the merger agreement, Dario agreed to pay $30.0 million  of consideration, with $25.0 million due at closing and a future contingent payment of up to $5.0 million if behavioral health revenues from the Company exceed a certain threshold in 2022. The upfront component of the purchase price will be paid by a combination of $6.0 million in cash and $19.0 million in shares of Dario common stock.  Dario will issue approximately 891,182 shares of common stock at the closing, which is subject to customary closing conditions and hold-backs. If earned, the contingent payment will be paid in shares of Dario common stock.  The number of shares issuable in the transaction was determined based on the 60-day volume weighted average share price (VWAP) of $21.09 that ended on May 14, 2021.  These shares will be subject to a mandatory lock-up over a 6-18 month period. wayFoward is expected to be accretive to revenue in 2021 with substantially more contribution to revenue in 2022.  With the majority of the merger consideration being in equity and minimal post-closing investment expected to be required to achieve operational objectives, Dario believes that it will maintain its healthy balance sheet after adding wayForward’s scale and capabilities to its platform. 

Approximately 20% of the population has a behavioral health need each year, and approximately 29% of people with a chronic condition have a behavioral health issue. With the addition of wayForward’s solution, Dario’s platform is one of the most comprehensive multi-condition solutions in the industry covering diabetes, hypertension, pre-diabetes, musculoskeletal and behavioral health. Post-acquisition, Dario’s platform will cover 6 of the 7 top benefit areas employers seek to address, according to a survey by Mercer. We believe that this acquisition enhances the integrated care that Dario’s platform can provide and substantially increases the portion of customers’ population that may be eligible for Dario’s services. 

“We are excited to join Dario.  wayForward was started with the mission to bring precise, readily available and cost-effective behavioral healthcare to all those in need. We believe that combining our platform with Dario’s best in class solutions for chronic disease will allow us to provide an industry leading product with superior outcomes and member experience and continue on our mission; now with an expanded client base. The experience of their team and existing sales & marketing infrastructure will help accelerate sales, reduce customer acquisition cost and maximize the value of our platform,” stated Ritvik Singh, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of wayForward. “More importantly, the integrated platform will benefit patients who now have the opportunity to utilize the effective combined Dario/wayForward solution for multiple chronic conditions in a convenient digital experience.” 

“Dario is a strong, flexible AI-driven platform that allows for new offerings to be seamlessly added to our open architecture. Over the last year, we have consistently stated our desire to provide a suite of best-in-class solutions for multiple chronic conditions on one platform, including behavioral health as a top priority. We are excited to deliver on our stated goals. We believe the wayForward offering and management team will be great, synergistic additions to our technology foundation,” stated Erez Raphael, Dario CEO. 

Rick Anderson, President & General Manager of North America, stated “Adding wayForward to our already robust platform allows us to provide a complete solution to our members and customers.  Our current collaborations with wayForward on customer requests for proposal made it clear that they are a natural partner for us.  It broadens the opportunities for both companies by expanding the customers we can pursue and the number of members in each customer that we can serve.  We look forward to leveraging our commercial team to accelerate the adoption of wayForward’s  solution on an integrated and stand-alone basis.” 

More information, including an Dario Health Corp Deck, can be found in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 18, 2021. 

Sullivan & Worcester LLP is acting as legal counsel to Dario in connection with the acquisition.

Agriculture & Energy Carriers: Smooth sailing

If it needs to be carried across water, Agriculture & Energy Carriers (AEC) can probably offer a suitable transportation solution and without having to compromise on quality of logistical support. Having remained focussed on the drybulk sector, AEC has sought to use invaluable investor cash injections to expand and specialise, resulting in the procurement of an incredible fleet of carriers, 

 

“All types of commodities and products are carried in our modern bulk carriers, mainly in Handysizes, Handymaxes and Supramaxes. The AEC fleet consist of modern Eco Bulk Carriers, mainly Japanese built. The standard is always kept high with a constant focus on reliable, first class, efficient, modern shipping services. Integrity is the keyword in AEC’s vision.” 

 

Backed by the best 

 

AEC’s success is not reliant on the significant financial backing that it has been fortunate enough to secure, but it would be churlish to suggest that it hasn’t allowed the company to operate on a higher level than some competitors. Without cash flow concerns, expansion has been a fluid endeavour, with new fleet vessels being purchased as and when necessary, as apposed to only when the coffers would allow and this has lead to excellent profitability and returns on investments. It has also allowed for client relations to take a turn on the spotlight, 

 

“Backed by prominent financial and industry investors, AEC provides advanced shipping solutions with special focus on reliable and efficient customer service, quality performance, professional voyage execution and competitive cost optimisation – all closely linked to our strong close commercial and operational relationships.” 

 

NPG Energy Capital Management is the investment franchise responsible for the fiscal support that AEC has enjoyed and it actually owns the entire AEC group, meaning that it is deeply connected to the results and successes being achieved. Far from simply chasing a profitable bottom line, there is a sense of NPG encouraging increasingly more personal client relationships and, above all else, consistency. Having managed in the region of $13billion of capital since its inception in 1988, NPG was no stranger to commercial success and understanding exactly how it could and should be attained. 

 

An enviable fleet 

 

Naturally, to be able to offer a range of different clients access to the very best drybulk transportation services, a suitably diverse and sizeable fleet is a must. AEC has in no way skimped on this element of operations, having purchased around 25 separate vessels, all built in Japan to exacting global standards, 

 

“AEC owned vessels are all double-hull vessels and are what is called ‘open hatch’ types with box-shaped holds. The double-hull does not only provide increased safety but the designs also allow the interior of the holds to be box-shaped. Box-shaped holds are considerably better for cargoes like steel products, unitised and general cargo. Some cargoes, like wood pulp, paper in reels and aluminium ingots are normally only loaded in box-shaped vessels. Having box-holds and open hatches greatly facilitates the loading and the stowage of such cargoes.” 

 

This assessment of vessel capabilities is key to understanding just how AEC has risen to the top of its industry, as lesser operations may have simply sought to invest in the largest boats available, with little or no consideration of exactly what they would be able to carry. AEC has effectively sidestepped the potential landmine of ignorance and instead, invested in those vessels that would allow for optimum cargo variance and, more importantly, safety. When you understand just how unpredictable the loads being carried are, this becomes entirely business-critical. 

 

From buses to Olivine sand and vital energy products, no two loads, or days, are the same for AEC and in a bid to prove that competencies are being maintained, external assessments are welcome. Just last year, AEC allowed itself to be audited in terms of its capability to transport coal and petroleum coke, with a positive appraisal being the inevitable outcome. This shouldn’t come as a shock, given that AEC was named, in part, because of its special interest in supporting the energy sector, but to be willing to prove continued compliance and commitment is a little unusual. 

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The world is not enough 

 

Headquartered in the Bahamas, with a secondary trading arm in Uruguay, AEC is able to operate across the globe, with professional relationships contributing to the ease with which they can do so, 

 

“AEC is a first class performer and has close relationships with a wide range of ship owners worldwide. AEC charters vessels on a repeat basis from well-respected companies such as Pacific Basin, K-line, NYK, NS United, Polsteam Shipping, Precious Shipping, Bunge, Bohandymar (Bocimar), CTM and ADM.” 

 

By seeking to expand its fleet through careful chartering, AEC is able to significantly increase its operational footprint, without racking up excessive operational costs. This savvy approach to fleet management, in turn, contributes to the company’s ability to to pass the savings on to bottom line-conscious clients, helping to maintain a certain level of price competitiveness within an often crowded and highly ambitious industry. Every cargo transportation operation has to seek out niche elements and constructive relationships that will offer an edge and as it moves into the future, AEC has turned to cutting edge technology to make its mark. 

 

The future of the industry, now 

 

“On the 1st of August 2011 AEC partnered with Dataloy Systems for shipping software and hardware services. AEC will have access to Dataloy’s shipping systems through a fully online service with an innovative physical hardware setup which meets all of AEC’s needs. In turn, Dataloy will be utilising AEC’s extensive industry knowledge to further develop and improve their systems.” 

 

A mutually beneficial relationship of this nature could be what makes AEC really pull away from the competition and by sharing information with Dataloy, to improve the software of the future, AEC is magnanimously guaranteeing everybody the opportunity to embrace operational smooth sailing. 

Kuwait Oil Company: Resilient and robust

Founded back in 1934, it’s fair to say that the Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) is an operation with some serious heritage, as well as empirical experience of how the industry as a whole has evolved and changed over time. This in itself could be enough to set KOC apart from its nearest competitors, yet there is much more to that story, as you’ll see.

 

An impressive rise to fame

 

Having discovered commercial quantities of oil in 1938, KOC went on to become a particularly viable entity, with the Kuwait Government taking 100% control in 1975 and finally, bringing all state-owned similar operations under one KOC umbrella, but there was a huge problem on the horizon.

 

1990 saw the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait that left many operations totally devastated, with LOC being one of them. All production and storage facilities were obliterated and while this might have been the time for lesser companies to call it a day, KOC simply saw it as the next challenge. Just months after the liberation of Kuwait in February 1991, full capacity production had resumed and organic growth was even being witnessed as well. With this in mind, it’s little wonder that the company has continued to go from strength to strength, becoming something of an industry giant.

 

The makings of a master

 

To understand exactly what KOC is so special, an overview of the everyday activities is essential. In its own words,

 

“Kuwait Oil Company’s Responsibilities under the KPC’s umbrella involve the exploration, drilling and production of oil and gas within the State of Kuwait. The Company is also involved in the storage of crude oil and delivery to tankers for export.”

 

This might sound like a relatively simple roster of operations, but the oil and gas sector has always been anything but straightforward. It takes courage, resilience and expertise to carve a niche in such a hyper-competitive market and these are qualities that every member of the KOC team has in spades. For this reason, a number of significant discoveries have been made in the history of the company, leading to the enviable market leading position that it currently enjoys, but nothing has come at the detriment of the region.

 

Staying true to stewardship

 

There’s a lot of pressure on the oil and gas industry to look into greener technologies and more sustainable operating methodologies, but KOW doesn’t align with social responsibility out of necessity. Rather, the team is active in looking for better, more progressive and inspirational ways to carry out its business. In order to focus on these endeavours effectively, concern areas have been split into four separate divisions of HSSE (Health, Safety, Security and Environment), social responsibility, oil lakes and soil remediation,

 

“KOC places much emphasis on Corporate Social Responsibility as it constantly seeks to ensure sustainable and balanced development. This is evident in a series of activities that the Company embarks upon to instil the CSR concept as enshrined in the KOC Strategy.”

 

It would be easy to wax lyrical about everything KOC has already done, but shining a light on a select few really highlights the positive impact that is being had. KOC is the first oil company in the world to create a marine colony and has also created nature reserves and oasis’, which takes care of the HSSE element, while countless community programmes, including sports and medical facilities, more than account for social responsibility. The oil lakes issue and soil remediation efforts are intrinsically linked, as both are the result of the 1990 violence, which left oil wells spilling dangerous amounts of liquid all over the landscape. Understanding that the environmental disasters needed to be deal with, KOC took full responsibility and clean up efforts are still on-going.

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Tomorrow’s fuel, planned today

 

With a spectacular reputation already in place and some of the world’s leading experts making up the professional team, KOC is more than ready for whatever the future brings, but by embracing the fact that higher volumes of product will be at the top of the priority list, it is one step ahead of everyone else,

 

“Our main role is to explore, develop and produce hydrocarbons within the State of Kuwait, promote the care and development of our people and deliver on our commitments to our stakeholders in a compliant, profitable, safe and environmentally responsible manner.”

 

The need for evermore exploration sites will never cease, but by making safety a key priority, alongside successful drillings, KOC is ensuring not only the security of its future profits, but more importantly, its staff, who are considered to be exceptionally valuable, especially with the 2030 strategy in place,

 

“KOC has set very challenging and ambitious objectives for its Exploration Group as part of the 2030 strategy. The search for gas and light oil in the Jurassic and Permian plays is taking us into unconventional reservoirs with increased drilling risk through higher temperatures and pressures and the complexities of fractured carbonates. All of these projects will present us with new and complex technical, logistical and management challenges. We believe KOC can achieve extraordinary efficiencies when all disciplines are fully involved and informed throughout the exploration cycle.”

 

Reading between the lines, this means that exploration processes are becoming more intricate, necessitating everyone to pool their skills and expertise together to get the job done in a timely, sustainable and safe fashion,

 

“Various strategies with the objective of causing no harm to employees, contractors, customers, the general public or to the environment are in place. Those strategies are in line with various national and KOC Health, Safety and Environmental standards and include training of the staff, safety audits and rig site visits and emergency exercises with full commitment and awareness of every employee.”

 

KOC is destined to not only reach but also design new heights and standards within the oil and gas industry. Working towards the 2030 strategy will certainly maintain a steely focus and with an exceptional body of staff on-board, there is no doubt that when it comes to industry evolutions, KOC is going to remain both resilient and robust.

Serco Group PLC: The Masters of Maritime

Serco is on a mission, to improve public services and shapes the markets it is involved in, for the better. Operating alongside four core values of trust, care, innovation and pride, it has created a culture in which individual behaviours need to be motivated by honesty and a desire to do more and better,

 

“Our values need to be lived every day, used to help us work through any challenges we may face and help us recognise and celebrate our achievements. They guide us in our dealings with colleagues, customers, suppliers, partners, shareholders and the communities we serve. It is important that we hold ourselves and others accountable for our values every day and have defined a set of behaviours that are expected from all of us. They describe how our behaviours bring Serco’s values to life.”

 

Having been invested and involved in the delivery of critical support services since 1929, Serco, it was in the 1970s and 1980s when serious diversification began, leading to key maintenance contracts, being listed on the London Stock Exchange. In the 1990s, international growth came naturally, as various governments were became to improve their public service offerings. Prison management, public transportation support and increased defence contracts all followed, but it’s the work Serco does for the Royal Navy that really stands out, because of its inherent importance and significance.

 

As a team of more than 50,000 professionals, managing more than 500 contracts of staggering sizes and levels of importance, throughout the world, Serco is no small fish and it aims to bring big energy to every undertaking.

 

Keeping the seas safe

 

It would be reasonable to wonder how much support the royal Navy actually needs. An institution still respected around the world, it has carved itself a reputation for operational excellence, but even the best organisations need support behind the scenes,

 

“Serco are proud to have been supporting the Royal Navy since 1996. We take great pride in our track record of exceptional service, combining innovation from industry with a real understanding of our customers’ requirements. Our customers trust us to support strategic national assets, knowing that we are committed to public services and the UK’s safety, security and prosperity. Our team combines decades of experience with highly specialised skills, to provide services ranging from towing submarines to trialling cutting edge maritime technology, from ferrying passengers to transporting irradiated nuclear fuel.”

 

The Maritime industry is vast and covers such a wide spectrum of activities that mastering them all would be a near-impossible task, or would it? As part of its work within the defence sector, Serco has gained a wealth of operational knowledge before specialising in the following:

 

Vessel provision – Far from just acquiring vessels for customers, Serco offers an end-to-end service, with designing, acquiring, management and operation all included. What’s more, this covers a vast array of vessel types, from fleets of new builds through to legacy, conversion and even chartered options. With more than two decades of experience within this arena, customers can rest easy knowing that Serco has a full understanding of all requirements, including regulatory.

 

A few key examples of projects undertaken within this vessel provision framework include search and rescue helicopter training, towage, pilot transfers, management of specialist nuclear fuel carrying vessels and the commissioning of new fleets.

 

Specialist mariners – “We manage over 800 UK national, security-cleared mariners specialising in the Defence and Nuclear sectors. This includes management of directly employed Serco seafarers and crew management for Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited seafarers. Our personnel and leadership understand the bespoke requirements of our public sector customers and take pride in supporting the safety, security and prosperity of the UK.”

 

Able to supply full crews, contingents of technical support and even apprentices, few companies have such a comprehensive grasp on appropriate personnel provision as Serco.

 

Vessel support – As well as being heavily involved in the provision of vessels and fleets, Serco offers technical management and support services that cover the full lifespan of any asset. What’s more, it is appropriately staffed and equipped to handle a diverse fleet, regardless of global location. Numerous customers who are beholden to certain budgetary expectations have already taken advantage of Serco’s expertise in regard to fleet modernisation and replacement.

 

Taking on a number of mechanical and electrical engineering projects, as well as providing maintenance workshops and docking services, vessels are well cared for, with waterfront duties also adding to a full complement of essential tasks.

 

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The right people for important jobs

 

Given how critical maritime support is and the high profile of the clients involved, it makes sense that Serco is elective when it comes to its people. Not everybody has the right temperament, level of dedication or expertise to be a vital part in the large machine at play, but those that do make the cut are rewarded well,

 

“At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters, our diverse and global operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop and we are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed.”

 

Always undertaking valuable work that matters, Serco has recently renewed its partnership with Briggs Marine, in order to bid for the Royal Navy’s marine services contract again. Having worked together since 2007, supporting the Royal Navy and exceeding expectations, it is a tried and tested partnership that yields exacting results both at home and overseas. Few other operations can claim the same levels of dedication, knowledge and innovation, so it seems all but certain that the contract will be won, with Serco being rightfully proclaimed as masters of maritime.