KBS Maritime’s new mobile substation keeps power moving during essential works, strengthening resilience and reducing generator reliance at HMNB Portsmouth.
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Armed Forces Week | Celebrating Veterans
Mark Whitty, our SHE Director, served for 26 years in the Royal Navy from 1981 to 2007. Hear from Mark, as he reflects on his time in the Navy and how it has continued to shape him as a person and impact his career.
Armed Forces Week | Celebrating the Strength Behind Service
Commercial Manager Rachel Fennell’s husband Rob has been in the Air Force for 14 years working in Air Support Capability. Hear from Rachel, as she reflects on this and how it has continued to shape her as a person and impact her career.
Armed Forces Week | Celebrating Reservists
Alongside his role as a Port Operative for KBS, Matthew Parsons is a proud reservist and is a member of the Training Branch. Hear from Matthew, as he reflects on his role as a reservist, the requirements, and the benefits.
Women In Engineering Day | Sarah Hedges
To mark International Women in Engineering Day, we’re celebrating the talented women helping to shape the future of KBS Maritime. We spoke with Senior Electrical Engineer Sarah Hedges about her career journey
Armed Forces Week | Celebrating Veterans
Tracie Milham, our Base Services Manager, served for 27 years in the Royal Navy. Hear from Tracie, as she reflects on her time in the Navy and how it has continued to shape her as a person and impact her career.
Milestones Made Meaningful | Jason Lamb
We are celebrating the journeys and milestones of colleagues marking their KBS anniversaries. This month, hear from Jason Lamb, who is celebrating six years at KBS.
New Pontoons Delivered in Tidal Basin Modernisation
After more than 40 years of service, the tug berth pontoons in the Tidal Basin have been successfully replaced—marking a major step forward for safety, resilience and future readiness across the waterfront.
Milestones Made Meaningful | Kelly Turner
We are celebrating the journeys and milestones of colleagues marking their KBS anniversaries. This month, hear from Kelly Turner, who is celebrating four years at KBS.
A Major Roof Upgrade Backed by 19 Tonnes of Engineered Protection
A major roof replacement at the Telephone Exchange Building at HMNB Portsmouth is helping protect critical defence infrastructure while essential services remain fully operational. Delivered with the Royal Navy and UK MOD, the £1 million project combines specialist scaffolding, a temporary canopy and live-environment working to improve long-term resilience and reduce risk to this mission-critical facility.
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KBS Maritime is a Joint Venture Partnership
KBS Maritime is a business formed in 2021 through a joint venture partnership between KBR and BAE Systems, combining the expertise of KBR as a global leader in infrastructure asset management and services with BAE Systems’ experience and capability within Portsmouth Naval Base.
