SNAME/Int'l Hydrofoil Society Meeting 4 October, Arlington VA

[CDBarry]

SNAME Members and Visitors- Please see the announcement of the upcoming SNAME SD-5 Panel and International Hydrofoil Society meeting on Oct 4.


JOINT MEETING
SNAME SD-5 PANEL & INTERNATIONAL HYDROFOIL SOCIETY Thursday, 4 October 2007 Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, VA

5:30 to 6:30 Cash Bar - 6:30 to 7:30 Dinner - 7:30 to 8:30 Program

Deli Buffet: Hot Soup; Mix of Breads & Rolls; Sliced Beef, Ham & Turkey; Cheeses; Pasta, Potato & Green Salads; Brownies & Cookies; Coffee & Tea

Price: $25.00 for all
(To pay by credit card, by 1 October, go to www.foils.org/meeting.htm <http://www.foils.org/meeting.htm> )

Make reservations by 4:00 Friday, 28 September with John Meyer at jr8meyer@comcast.net <mailto:ihs_sd5_meeting@foils.org>

Please honor reservations. No-shows may be requested to cover costs incurred.


Response Boat–Medium (RB-M)
Ramping Up the Coast Guard's Capabilities

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 will cover 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. A video of the RB-M will be shown.

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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 professional engineer.

[kach22i]

Interesting cat:
http://www.oceantech.com/line_drawings.htm

Will there be anything discussed on the topic of hovercraft by any chance?

[CDBarry]

Not formally at this meeting, though there are probably hovercraft folk from SD-5.