A new ideal mechanical one-port network element named the inerter was recently
introduced, and shown to be realisable, with the property that the applied force is …

There is a driving need for naval professionals to focus on human factors issues. The
number of maritime accidents is increasing and the chief cause is human error, both by the …

The seakeeping performance of a Search and Rescue (SAR) craft in regular waves is
investigated. A numerical hydrodynamic analysis was carried out on the Severn Class …

Abstract High-Speed planing Craft (HSC) expose their crew to high levels of vibration that
regularly exceed the daily exposure limit set out by European directive 2002/44/EU; highest …

This paper is a conceptual overview of the approach adopted to enhance the structural
design and operation of high-speed craft through a set of design curves. It outlines how to …

Search and rescue craft have to endure the toughest conditions to save lives at sea. The
design, resourcing, operation and support of a search and rescue fleet requires state-of-the …

This paper presents an analysis of the applicability of the vibration dose value (VDV) as a
performance measure in single-impact laboratory testing of shock isolation seats …

This thesis presents a functional approach to improve the structural design and operation of
small high-speed craft through the direct calculation of seakeeping loads and structural …