defining and selecting high speed boats
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DEFINING and SELECTINGthe ULTIMATE High Speed
Boat
James Wilton
The mantra of High Speed Boats today is:FURTHER, FASTER, HARDER
Therefore…we need to clearly articulate the detailed requirements of the craft.
Outlined in an Operational Requirements Document.
Defining what it needs to do within its Operating Environment.
What is the ULTIMATE Boat?
Simply one that achieves the REALISTIC Operational Requirements of the user organisation
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Define the PROBLEM
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“If I had one hour to save the world I would spend fifty-five minutes defining the problem and only five minutes finding the solution.”
~ Albert Einstein
… identify the CAPABILITY GAP
Mismatch between what we need to be able to do and what we can currently do
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… develop aCONCEPT of OPERATIONS3
… describe the boatsROLES and TASKS4
SOLUTION
Now to developing the…
… define the PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS
Hull and Structure Shock and Vibration Mitigation Weapon Systems
Navigation System Communications Human Interface systems
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“Design the boat around the people”
… define the PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS5
… develop a Fleet Through Life SUPPORT Plan
Maintenance and Servicing Support equipment Training
Transportation Facilities Force Structure
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… conduct an effectiveSELECTION Process
Operational Requirement Document
Effective tender process Engage with industry
Two way Communication Tender selection Conduct well planned trials
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FUTURE TRENDS and considerations
1. Multi role boats2. Remote weapon systems
3. Unmanned surface vessels4. Complex communications
COMMUNICATIONS are becoming more COMPLEX
Intercom & Intra fleet
MilitaryMarine Band
Air Ground
Long Range
