Feature 4 | SMALL NAVAL & PARAMILITARY CRAFT


of 2.15m. The OPV 190 also has a helicopter platform for staging light helicopters and is designed for a crew of 24-30, speeds of 20-30knots at full load, a range of 3000-5000nm at 12knots and an endurance of 21 days. Others include the 40m CB 125 Mk 1 command boat and the ‘very fast’ C-SWORD interceptor. At IMDEX 2011 in Singapore OCEA also showcased its new 40m FPB 125 Mk II. According to OCEA, the new designs


incorporate ‘state of the art’ features in hull design and construction, propulsion systems and automation (with integrated systems and standardised equipment to the maximum extent possible). The company says that its approach


has yielded substantial gains over earlier platforms including a significant increase in speed, a 15% reduction in life-cycle costs,


improved spares management. WT


Artist’s impression of OCEA’s 115 Mk 1 fast patrol boat.


OCEA started out as a yacht builder but has moved into design and construction of high-speed craft for military and paramilitary applications.


reduced manning levels and


RINA - Lloyd’s Register Maritime Safety Award


The Institution believes that the safety of both the seafarer and the maritime environment begins with good design, followed by sound construction and efficient operation. Whilst naval architects and other engineers’ involved in the design, construction and operation of maritime vessels and structures do not have a patent on such issues, nonetheless their work can make a significant contribution.


The Institution also believes that it has a role to play in recognising achievement of engineers’ in improving safety at sea and the protection of the maritime environment. Such recognition serves to raise awareness and promote further improvements.


The Institution, in association with Lloyd’s Register, is therefore introducing a new Maritime Safety Award to be presented to an individual, company or organisation which has made a significant technological contribution to improving maritime safety or the protection of the maritime environment. Such contribution can have been made either by a specific activity or over a period of time. Nominations may be made by any member of the global maritime community, and will judged by a panel of members of the Institution and Lloyd’s Register. The Award will be announced and presented at the Institution’s Annual Dinner.


Nominations are now invited for the 2011 Maritime Safety Award. Individuals may not nominate themselves, although employees may nominate their company or organisation.


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Nominations may be up to 750 words and should describe the technological contribution which the individual, company or organisation has made in the field of design, construction and operation of maritime vessels and structures,


Nominations may be forwarded online at www.rina.org.uk/MaritimeSafetyAward


or by email to MaritimeSafetyAward@rina.org.uk


Nominations should arrive at RINA Headquarters by 31 Dec 2011


Queries about the Award should be forwarded to the Chief Executive at hq@rina.org.uk


Warship Technology October 2011


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