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SOFRACO's Design Group is an Authorised Engineering Agency for the Royal Australian Navy. We also are Engineering Service Providers to the National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority and the NSW Department of Transport .
Our Design Group consists of :
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Structural Engineers
 
  • Design Draftspersons
  • Mechanical Technicians
  • Electrical Technicians
SOFRACO's Design Group can offer the following services:
  • Engineering Assessment
  • Detailed Design
  • Installation Specifications
 
  • Manufacturing & Installation
  • Test & Trial Procedures
  • Training
We have considerable experience in support of the following vessels:
  • HMAS Manoora & Kanimbla
  • HMAS Success
  • HMAS Tobruk
  • Mine Hunter Class
  • FFG Class
  • Anzac Class
  • Defence Maritime Services Craft
 
  • M.V. Pong Su
  • STS Young Endeavour
  • Ocean Patriot (drilling rig)
  • Nanhai 6 (drilling rig)
  • Jabiru Venture (oil rig)
  • Challis Venture (oil rig)
  • First Fleet Ferries
The following, is a sample of engineering projects completed by SOFRACO
  • Design, installation, operating & maintenance documentation, and spares for a Watermist Fire Suppression System on HMAS Success, Manoora and Kanimbla.
  • Engineering Assessment and operation & maintenance documentation for a water jet-powered Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB).
  • Design of a Jacket Water Heater System or the main engines on HMAS Success.
  • Modifications to Replenishment at Sea System on HMAS Success
  • Design and commission of a Oily Water Separator system on HMAS Success
  • Design, build and commission of Switchboard & Distribution Systems
  • Design, Manufacture & Installation of a Shore supply connection box on HMAS Tobruk
  • Modifications to Fire Detection and Protection Systems on LPA Class Ships
  • Air Conditioning System Trials and assessment on HMAS Success
  • Upgrade of LP and HP Compressed Air Systems on various ships
  • Modify countermeasure wash-down system on FFG and LPA Class Ships
  • Structural study into Bridge Wing Extensions on HMAS Success and Tobruk
  • Modifications and monitoring system for Stern and Bow Doors on HMAS Tobruk
  • Design of gun mounts and ballistic protection upgrades on various ships
  • Design of Accommodation Upgrades including HVAC, Bathrooms and Furniture
  • Design for removal of potential H2S from the Oil Waste Tank on FFG Class Ships
  • Integration of new Crane Seals on shaft and rudder stocks on HMAS Tobruk
  • Electrical and Structural Integration of Satellite Communications Systems
  • Structural verification of a Fuel Tank Support Frame for RAN