Rigid Inflatables

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Founded in 1860, The Royal Institution of Naval Architects is an internationally renowned professional institution whose members are involved at all levels in the design, construction, repair and operation of ships, boats and marine structures. Members of the RINA are widely represented in industry, universities and colleges, and maritime organisations in over 100 countries. RINA enjoys an outstanding reputation for the quality and range of its technical publications and organises an extensive and successful programme of international conferences, seminars and training courses covering a broad range of experience and opinion on research, development and operation of all aspects of naval architecture and maritime technology. For further information please visit www.rina.org.ukContent:• Front Matter • Table of Contents 1. The History and Future Development of RIBs 2. RIB Operations in Support of Offshore Industry 3. The Development of a New High Payload RIB Concept 4. Design and Development of a New RIB for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution 5. Finnish Lifeboat Society - Lifeboat Classes I, II and III 6. The Ultimate Performance of Fast RIBs - An Experimental Investigation into the Influence of the Helmsman 7. Sea Rescue Missions Must Not Slow Down 8. Developing a Human Factors Design Standard for High Speed Planing Craft 9. Water Awareness Training (a Special Film) and its Role in Dynamic Risk Assessments and Thereby Aiding the Safe Operation(s) of Small Vessels 10. Simple, Effective Performance RIBs: Development of Production Orientated Advanced Composite RIBs 11. Design and Build of A 7.7M RIB with Hard Polyethylene Tubular Collar 12. Design of High Performance Hulls with Regards to RIBs 13. Enhancing RIB Operational Performance through the Use of User-Focused-Design 14. The Development of a Hydrofoil-Supported-Rigid-Inflatable Boats • Author's Contact Details CD-ROM Contents - Presentations