6 December 2023
Our technical experts were delighted to take part in the recent two-day technical conference, Engine as a Weapon, which explored the opportunities and challenges of manufacturing, integrating and supporting complex systems and equipment at the forefront of naval technology.
We delivered industry-leading talks on a range of topics, from Autonomous Vessels to Digital Twin in Ship Design. These presentations are now available to download as papers:
The Impact of Dual Energy Saving Technologies on a Frigate’s Duties
Overview: This paper presents the outputs of a study which explored the benefits of operating with two different types of energy saving technology (EST) on BMT’s Venator 110m frigate.
Author: John Buckingham
Changing Definitions of Digital Twin in Ship Design
Overview: This paper explores the different roles, definitions and purposes of a digital twin in an attempt to demystify the technology. By exploring different case studies and applications can we once and for all define a digital twin?
Author: Jake Rigby
Autonomous Surface Vessels and Design Availability
Overview: This paper discusses how a future proliferation of Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) demands a different philosophy to designing for availability without the benefit of a crew continuously on hand as in the conventional sense. This paper makes the case for an even more focused and systematic treatment of availability directed at the lack of onboard support than previously considered, and a potential way forward.
Authors: Ian Savage and Eshan Rajabally
Fire Protection for Naval Autonomous Vessels
Overview:This paper considers the nuances of fire protection requirements and functional solutions for the new generation of Naval Autonomous Surface Vessels (NASV).
Authors: Ian Savage and James Glockling
Naval Autonomous Surface Vehicle Recoverability
Overview: This paper aims to provide the goals and functional objectives against the 7 pillars of recoverability for NASVs, which provides the handrail for designs to achieve a recoverability solution appropriate for its size, cost, importance, and environment in which it operates, but always against a known baseline.
Authors: Ian Savage and Simon Bartlett
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Steve Cole
The next 10 years in the UK will see another considerable increase in the number of Programmes delivering complex nuclear facilities. New nuclear facilities are increasingly complex due to the convergence of digital and physical systems with Operational Technology (OT) now deeply integrated with IT; increasingly integrated systems of systems architectures and the adoption of big data analytics including AI.
Steve Cole
In today’s Defence environments, precision, speed, and certainty are no longer optional, they are necessities. Whether you are managing complex refits, integrating new systems, or maintaining configuration accuracy across platforms, the quality of the data you start with determines the success of your entire project.
Dr Thomas Beard - UK / Europe
As shipping transitions to low‑carbon fuels, safety has become the defining challenge. This interview by RINA's The Naval Architect, explores how alternative fuels such as methanol, ammonia, hydrogen and LNG introduce new risks, and how smart vessel design, layered protection and crew competence are essential to delivering decarbonisation without compromising safety.
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In a world where complexity is the norm and certainty is rare, adaptability isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. And when we combine it with empathy, structure, and a commitment to quality, we create programmes that deliver real, lasting value.