Detecting Early Warning Signs of Delays in Shipbuilding Projects

Ship design and construction involves numerous activities that have to be effectively performed, coordinated and integrated. Various elements can influence the effectiveness of the process due to projects’ large number of stakeholders and the high level of uncertainty. One of the most challenging issues is the delay in product delivery. However, the elements which might result to delay do not develop overnight and there might be early warning signals addressing that the delay, is likely to happen. This paper discusses that by following an early warning procedure, it will be possible to identify possible early warning signs of potential problems which might cause delay. These signs can provide an aid for the project team to take actions before the problem reaches its full impact, thus delaying the project delivery

Phased-based management at Aker Yards Langsten : a lean shipbuilding perspective

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A Marriage of Intersecting Needs: The Procurement of the Canadian Patrol Frigates by the Pierre Trudeau Government, 1977-1983

In December 1977, the Liberal government of Pierre Elliot Trudeau authorized the Department of National Defence to begin the acquisition of new warships for the navy. The decision to acquire fully combat capable warships was a shocking decision which marked the conclusion of a remarkable turnaround in Canadian defence policy. The navy, which had grown into a substantial and capable force during the early Cold War in the 1950s, had been in a steady decline since the mid-1960s as a result of the shifts in defence policy, cuts in personnel, and still deeper cuts to the capital funding needed to replace the many aging ships in the fleet. Furthermore, the government’s priority was the peacetime enforcement of Canadian laws and regulations, a role that could be carried out more efficiently by lightly armed vessels. The fulfillment of the nation’s wartime NATO responsibilities, which required the substantially more capable ship that it chose to acquire instead, was a secondary concern for the Trudeau government. Nevertheless, it opted to acquire fully combat capable warships for both military and political reasons. This marked the beginning of the largest procurement project in the country’s history, and one that was both innovative and successful. The result was a contract for six state-of-the art frigates, which was awarded to Saint John Shipbuilding, a shipyard based in Saint John, New Brunswick, in August 1983. The Canadian Patrol Frigate (CPF) program was certainly a much belated and necessary effort to save the navy from “rust out.” As this thesis argues, however, political considerations well beyond those pertinent to the formulation of Canada’s defence policy were critically important in the bold decisions to procure sophisticated warships, and, moreover, to design and build them in Canada at a time when the necessary expertise had been severely eroded by the long hiatus in warship construction. In a democratic society such as Canada, which has a particularly strong tradition of civilian supremacy over the military, politics and defence matters are inseparable. The political leadership not only controls the objectives of the armed forces, but also the means to achieve them. Unsurprisingly, military procurement programs, with the large economic spinoffs at stake, are fraught with political interference in most nations. The CPFs were no exception, as this thesis will demonstrate through an examination of both the military and political developments leading to the acquisition of the ships, and the method of their design and construction. The program was born and shaped by the intersection of defence requirements and the political interest of Cabinet to muster the support of the electorate by stimulating economic development in ways that would both modernize domestic industries and bolster employment in the less prosperous regions in the country

Australian National Audit Office: Evaluating Australian Army Program Performance

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) evaluates the management and financial performance of Australian government programs for the Australian Parliament, Australian government agencies, Australian taxpayers, and individuals interested in the performance of these programs globally. This article examines how ANAO has examined the performance of Australian Army programs and strengths and weaknesses found in these programs while recommending changes to improve program performance. It also examines how government agencies and corporations which have been the subject of ANAO analyses have reacted to ANAO findings. This assessment also examines how Plan B (the possibility that Australia might have to rely less on the U.S. for its national security requirements) may impact Australian military strategy and force structure which would have significant budgetary implications on Australian defense spending. It concludes by stressing the value of ANAO reports for Australian policymakers, the Australian public, and for external audiences interested in Australian Army policymaking

Naturally Occurring Asbestos in Alaska and Experiences and Policy of Other States Regarding its Use

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The submarine choice: perspectives on Australia’s most complex defence project

Presents a range of views on the reasoning behind, and the options for, what’s almost bound to be Australia’s most expensive and complex defence project - the replacement of the Collins class submarine fleet some time next decade. Overview In April this year ASPI staged a conference called The Submarine Choice. In this book you’ll find a summary of each of the talks that were given at the conference, and they contain a range of perspectives. As well, we’ve included some analytic insights from ASPI. Mark Thomson and Andrew Davies write on the complex suite of industrial options. Benjamin Schreer shares his thoughts on the role the Future Submarine might play in alliance operations with the United States. And, to show that Australia’s submarines will have to operate in an increasingly contested environment, Harry White presents a survey of regional submarine capabilities and plans. Interested readers can stay apprised through ASPI’s publications, including short pieces on our blog The Strategist, where we’ll present our perspectives on developments as they occur. To that end, we’ve included some recent blog pieces in this volume to help bring the story of the Future Submarine project up to date

China Near Seas Combat Capabilities

The capstone U.S. Defense Department study on the future operational environment declares, China\u27s rise represents the most significant single event on the international horizon since the collapse of the Cold War. Understanding and assessing changes in China\u27s traditionally defensive naval strategy, doctrine, and force structure are of obvious importance to the U.S. Navy (USN) and other Pacific navies concerned with the possible security implications of that rise. This chapter examines the development of the Chinese navy\u27s Houbei (Type 022) fast-attack-craft force and its roles and missions in China\u27s near seas and discusses implications for the U.S. Navy and other navies in the region.https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/cmsi-red-books/1010/thumbnail.jp

Cross Domain IW Threats to SOF Maritime Missions: Implications for U.S. SOF

As cyber vulnerabilities proliferate with the expansion of connected devices, wherein security is often forsaken for ease of use, Special Operations Forces (SOF) cannot escape the obvious, massive risk that they are assuming by incorporating emerging technologies into their toolkits. This is especially true in the maritime sector where SOF operates nearshore in littoral zones. As SOF—in support to the U.S. Navy— increasingly operate in these contested maritime environments, they will gradually encounter more hostile actors looking to exploit digital vulnerabilities. As such, this monograph comes at a perfect time as the world becomes more interconnected but also more vulnerable

AN ADAPTABLE MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR INTEGRATED NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

The project has been directed towards improving the accuracy and safety of marine navigation and ship handling, whilst contributing to reduced manning and improved fuel costs. Thus, the aim of the work was to investigate, design and develop an adaptable mathematical model that could be used in an integrated navigation system (INS) and an automatic collision avoidance system (ACAS) for use in marine vehicles. A general overview of automatic navigation is undertaken and consideration is given to the use of microprocessors on the bridge. Many of these systems now require the use of mathematical models to predict the vessels' manoeuvring characteristics: The different types and forms of models have been investigated and the derivation of their hydrodynamic coefficients is discussed in detail. The model required for an ACAS should be both accurate and adaptable, hence, extensive simulations were undertaken to evaluate the suitability of each model type. The modular model was found to have the most adaptable structure. All the modular components of this model were considered in detail to improve its adaptability, the number of non-linear terms in the hull module being reduced. A novel application, using the circulation theory to model the propeller forces and moments, allows the model to be more flexible compared to using traditional B-series four-quadrant propeller design charts. A new formula has been derived for predicting the sway and yaw components due to the propeller paddle wheel effect which gives a good degree of accuracy when comparing simulated and actual ship data, resulting in a mean positional error of less than 7%. As a consequence of this work, it is now possible for an ACAS to incorporate a ship mathematical model which produces realistic manoeuvring characteristics. Thus, the study will help to contribute to safety at sea.Kelvin Hughes Lt