Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition is Australia’s premier commercial maritime and naval defence exposition which will be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney from Tue 4 - Thu 6 Nov 2025.

RUD Australia is also a certified supplier to the Australian Defence Force. Some of the solutions we provide to the ADF are:

• Lifting & Tie-Down Solutions (MIL-STD-209K & STANAG 4062)
• Engineered Solutions for Maintenance & Logistics
• Chain Drive Technology for Marine Applications
• Australian-Made Innovations supporting Sovereign Capability

What does RUD offer?

We offer innovative lifting solutions which are manufactured in Germany, suitable for corrosive applications such as the NEW ACP-TURNADO Ocean Star which is ready for marine applications or the ROV-Hook, which has been developed specially for rigging with underwater robots.

ROV Subsea Rigging Hook

Developed for subsea rigging applications for use with Remote Controlled Vehicles (ROVs)

• Eliminates the risk of snagging and accidental rigging
• Has an outer smooth profile with no protruding hook nose
• Outward opening safety latch closes automatically when the ROV releases the trigger
• The safety latch is securely locked in a closed position
• The hook safety latch opening and closing can be operated by a single ROV

ACP-TURNADO Bolt-On Lifting Point - M30

• Fulfills the requirements of MIL-STD-209K and STANAG 4062
• Smart design with auto optimisation
• Maximum distribution of force in all possible directions
• RFID technology as standard
• RUD 4:1 safety factor

ACP-TURNADO Ocean Star Bolt-On Lifting Point

This lifting point combines the benefits of the ACP-TURNADO for marine applications. It is certified according to DNV-ST-0377 and DNV-ST-0378 and designed for safe and reliable use in subsea and offshore environments.

• Zinc flake coating for maximum corrosion resistance
• 720 h salt spray resistance
• 9 bolts
• Hardness 380 HV
• Available in M8–M30

Inox-Star Bolt-On Lifting Point

• Pivots 360° for adjustment in load direction
• Clear marking of the minimum WLL
• Material: Duplex steel 1.4462
• RUD 4:1 safety factor

Inox-ABA Weld-On Lashing Point

• Forged from Duplex Steel 1.4462
• Full WLL in any direction with 4:1 design factor
• Clear marking of the WLL
• Patented wear markings on the inside and outside
• Closed and circumferential fillet weld
• Temperature Range -40ºC to 250ºC no reduction in WLL

RORO Weld-On Lashing Point

• Milspec MIL-STD-209K, US Dept of Defence Interface Std
• Phosphate surface
• Used specially for low temperatures -40°C
• 100% crack detected
• Lashing capacity - 10,000 daN

TECDOS Drive Technology

TECDOS Drives can be used in linear, rotating, horizontal or vertical applications to:

• Move cranes, align, and adjust loaders and open and close cargo space covers on ships
• Lift and lower platforms, drive ferries, and extend telescopic booms and skidding systems
• Open and shut gates and roofs 
• Drive gangways in ports

Click here to visit the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition website.

Visit our Defence Jobs Qld Area booth from 4-6 Nov 2025 at the International Convention Centre to discuss our maritime Lifting, Lashing and Drive Technology Solutions.

For more information on RUD Solutions for the defence industry, click here to fill out our form or visit our contact page to send us an enquiry.