Large Trimaran Concepts and Technology ElementsDr. Igor Mizine The Center for Commercial Deployment of Transportation Technologies (CCDoTT) has sponsored a multi- year program to develop key elements of High Speed Technology, including a series of innovative ship concepts. The CCDoTT funded work was integrated with support from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the Navy’s Sealift R&D Program, resulting in design concepts for military sealift (Very High Speed Sealift Trimaran -VHSST), Seabasing and Rapid Deployment (Heavy Air Lift Support Ship – HALSS), and for commercial Short Sea Shipping transportation service. (Download PowerPoint version click here) Rev 080401 wnw |
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Response Boat–Medium (RB-M) Ramping Up the Coast Guard's Capabilities By Mr. David M. Shepard, PE, RB-M Project Officer, US Coast Guard Office of Boat Forces In response to heightened security challenges, the Coast Guard is acquiring several classes of new boats having substantially increased capability and performance over their predecessors. The 45-ft Response Boat–Medium (RB-M), with 42-knot speed, will replace the 41-ft Utility Boats (UTB—26 knots) that have been in service for over 30 years. The RB-M will serve as a primary asset at Coast Guard Stations, performing a wide range of missions including Search and Rescue (SAR) and Ports, Waterways and Coastal Security (PWCS). In June 2006 the Coast Guard awarded the RB-M production contract to Marinette Marine Corporation and its partners, including Kvichak Marine Industries, with the goal of producing 180 RB-Ms. This award was the culmination of an extensive requirements development process that included the testing of boats from three different builders. The presentation covers the technical characteristics and performance of the RB-M, the system that is being developed to support it throughout its life cycle, and the acquisition process. David Shepard has over 20 years' experience working with Coast Guard boats, and for the last 7 years has served as the RB-M Project Officer with the Office of Boat Forces at Coast Guard Headquarters. He has a bachelor’s degree in naval architecture and marine engineering from Webb Institute, a master’s degree in engineering from George Washington University, and is a registered PE.
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A Pentamaran Bridge Over the SeaMr. Stephen P. Flott
SeaBridge Inc. is proceeding with plans to build and operate a fleet of large high-speed ro-pax ferries (roll-on/roll-off vehicles plus passengers) along the US East and Gulf coasts. Previously referred to as short sea shipping but now as "America's Marine Highways," this new service will be an attractive alternative to clogged highways and uncertain travel times for truckers and motorists. It will also reduce rail and highway congestion in an environmentally friendly and profitable manner. Early plans envisioned conventional monohulls carrying 1600 passengers and 2400 lane-meters of vehicles. Subsequently the Pentamaran design, by Nigel Gee and Associates, was shown to be capable of both greater capacities and higher speed for the same investment, and it was adopted. The ship will be over 900 feet long and have a 42-knot service speed. Details of its design, including technical and operational characteristics and notable features for freight vehicles and passengers and Intended ports and routes are included. |
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High Performance Boats & Craft for Expeditionary Patrol, Riverine Warfare & Harbor SecurityJean-Michel Coughlin, PMS 325G, Gary Weaver, NSWC CCD The U.S. Navy is aggressively increasing its use of high speed/high performance ships and craft to enable it to maneuver rapidly from the sea and operate in the littorals, through the harbors, and up the rivers. The Navy's Small Boats Program Office, PMS 325G, procures boats and small craft for all Navy warfare communities from vendors across the U.S. With the establishment of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), PMS 325G is in the forefront of procuring new boats and craft to accomplish maritime expeditionary security force missions, including riverine warfare, as well as continuing its procurement of boats in support of homeland defense. |
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Joint High Speed VesselLtCol Lawrence Ryder, USMC, JHSV Deputy Project ManagerJoint High Speed Vessel, Covers the growing importance of high-speed ships in the transformation efforts of the Navy, Marine Corps, Army and SOCOM. Gives an overview of the JHSV Program, and addresses several areas, including: what has been learned from operating JOINT VENTURE, WESTPAC EXPRESS, SWIFT and SPEARHEAD; what they can do that conventional ships can't; the value of higher speed and shallower draft; capabilities that must be retained, shortcomings to be remedied; military aspects to be provided or improved upon; and other capabilities and features needed for a spectrum of future operations. Summarizes the JHSV's Top Level Requirements and its Performance Specification. (Download PowerPoint version click here) |
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SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) Myth and RealityJames Harrison, Naval Sea Systems CommandSEA FIGHTER (FSF-1), previously called X-Craft, is a high-speed catamaran designed to test both a unique littoral warfare ship hull form and an innovative way of installing warfare systems for that mission. from Joint Meeting INTERNATIONAL HYDROFOIL SOCIETY & SNAME Panel SD-528 June 2006. (Download PowerPoint version click here) |
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| LCS, Littoral Combat Ship Presentation from Joint Meeting INTERNATIONAL HYDROFOIL SOCIETY & SNAME Panel SD-5 by Pete Czapiewski NAVSEA 05D2/PMS 501SDM |
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| ONR High Speed Craft Development from Joint Meeting INTERNATIONAL HYDROFOIL SOCIETY & SNAME Panel SD-5 by Scott Littlefield of ONR 33X |
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| SEALION Jenny Speirs, Naval Archi-tect and Program Manager, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Combatant Craft Division, gave a talk on |
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| SKJOLD The Skjold Class Fast Reaction Craft. Skjold Background |
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| Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Developments in the U.S. Presented |
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