Array Handling

MacTaggart Scott specialise in the handling of active and passive towed array and cable communication systems, with expertise in the selection of materials and control of traction interfaces to deploy and recover the most delicate of cables and structures.

A wide range of solutions are available to suit the geometry of individual platforms and the requirements for reeling either cable only or complex arrays with variable diameters and handling properties.

Arresting Gear

MacTaggart Scott has been involved with the handling of ship-borne aircraft since 1927 with the manufacture of Cordite Aircraft Launching Catapults. This in turn led to the Company's invention of the Steam Catapult allied with the manufacture of aircraft arresting gear. From these early beginnings aircraft handling has become a core business for the company. MacTaggart Scott arrester gear has been fitted to Naval Aircraft Carriers for the navies of UK, Australia, Canada, India, France, Netherlands, Argentina and Brazil. The latest version is a technically advanced Direct Acting which is capable of arresting the latest jet aircraft.

Turning Gear

From an initial concept, MacTaggart Scott has designed and manufactured the innovative propulsion shaft turning gear and lock mechanism for the US Navy's DDG1000 destroyer.

Replenishment at Sea

MacTaggart Scott has been a leading supplier of RAS Receiving Systems for over 30 years. This experience covers the RAS systems fitted to the ships receiving the cargo, fuels, or personnel from the replenishment ship and covers supply of:

• RAS movable highpoints or padeyes
• RAS retractable masts or padeyes
• RAS fixed stations or padeyes
• RAS winches

Array Handling

Arresting Gear

Turning Gear and Locking Mechanism