Naval Damage Control

• The UK’s national shipbuilding strategy in line with allied interoperability
• A global reinforced presence: where we see operations over the next decade
• The role of industry in moving the Royal Navy forward

• Current FOST damage control Training developments and challenges
• Delivering realistic collective training to a forward deployed Navy
• The need to move towards a 50/50 live/synthetic training model by 2030

• The difficulties of technological applications systems whilst factoring in different user requirements
• Review on current developments in DC&FF technologies
• Future types of threats Navies expect and how survivability to match these can be achieved

• Reducing the impact of human factors in damage control
• Research into the operability of automatic doors
• What else should we be looking at within the automation field?

● Contamination risks and threats at sea
● Decontamination capabilities to mitigate CBRN threats onboard ships
● Additional measures to support aircraft, sensitive equipment, personnel onboard and contaminated surfaces

• A vision of the future ‘capital’ ship and what it means for damage control
• NSPAs role in strengthening capabilities and innovative approaches for delivery through commercial means
• NATOs ‘Climate Change Agenda’ factor

• The integration of command and control challenges
• Merging fire teams together for safety and specialist equipment availability
• Knowledge sharing during drills and what have we learnt since working with the US Navy

• Overview of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA)
• The MMEAs current challenges
• Plans to integrate UAVs into the fleet

• Using damage control analysis and learning to influence design and build
• Introduce common cause analysis and design tools
• The power of Computational Fluid Dynamics modelling

• Harnessing innovations on emerging systems
• The transformation of the RN and maintaining readiness throughout
• Uncrewed systems: How might we need to adapt going forward

• Introduction into Semmco
• Emergency escape breathing device for the maritime environment
• Smoke filled area and chemically contested environment safe equipment

• Flooding management and investigations
• What were the difficulties and solutions with the engine space dewatering methods
• Lessons learned from the incident and plans going forward

• Reflection on the step change in automated Fixed Firefighting systems on the Aircraft Carriers
• Lessons learned and a look at the near term visions for continued use of automation in Fire Safety Systems
• AE Systems Future Projects – Next Steps

• The pros and cons of different gases
• Providing a user friendly substance while reducing toxicity
• Future research into alternative halon gases

• Recent US incidents and how training has been impacted
• Human factors and the continuous challenge in responding to an incident
• Revitalisation of training establishments - timelines and budget

• PFAS restrictions: What is likely to be impacted and by what and when?
• What are the challenges in replacing AFFF?
• Organisations looking to support in the replacement of AFFF/FPAS equipment

• Turning information into insights that drive innovation for tomorrow’s Naval forces
• The role of technology and maritime trends
• Optimising fleets for availability through innovative practices

• Where are the opportunities in mutually supporting industrial areas
• Government drivers forcing the change and how we are adapting to support
• How we are matching allied requirements to reduce duplication of money and resources

• Equipment used to pump water away from the area
• Removing water while retaining the ability to fight
• Collaborating with port based authorities and agencies for littoral incidents

• How ship design facilitates the removal of unwanted fluid from within a ship
• Dewatering elements of flood detection and drainage
• The new baseline of solutions for bilge and salvage systems for Naval ships

• Sensors and training evaluation
• Scenario based training for standardisation
• Innovative systems

• Solutions to improve sealing safety of penetrations in newbuild & life extension projects
• Is the standard cellulose time vs temp curve sufficient? Product developments for hydrocarbon & jet fires
• Are your bulkheads watertight? Detailed penetration surveys and assurance including flow rates

• An overview of damage control, fire detection and suppression on board the Israeli navy surface fleet
• Civilian cooperation: The benefits of training with firefighting units outside of the navy
• Innovations in DC&FF in the Israeli Navy

• Historical experiences on Spanish Navy submarines and why the S-80 is such an improvement
• Next generation submarine damage control systems, including details on the modern IPMS
• Damage control training and simulators used on the submarines

• The phasing out of AFFF and the impact this is having on navies
• What is our nation doing to act on the initiative and how long will it take?
• Some of the alternatives and other considerations during the change which is taking place worldwide

• What are MARCOM’s responsibilities through to 2030 and how are they evolving
• How well developed is the taskforce to operate in a C2D2E environment
• How MARCOM plans to operate effectively in contested environments

• Update on the Fleet Solid Support programme
• Current systems linking civilian experience with military requirements
• The damage control comparison explained

• Current priorities within the Hellenic Navy
• The benefits of having specialised equipment for each intended purpose
• Detection and suppression experiences of fire and CBRN incidents within the Hellenic Navy

• The effects of bulkhead insulation on firefighting
• How the RCN currently operates during an incident
• Computer simulation: Fire insulation and various different FF tactics adapted to different shipbuilding materials

• How the planned Frigates are enhancing capacity in the region
• The challenge of constructing ships in the region
• Maintaining effective links with industry throughout the process

• The integration of command and control challenges
• Merging fire teams together for safety and specialist equipment availability
• Innovation in firefighting systems and UAS being used in the detection process

• Policy, governance and current capability
• Challenges facing SMERAS - the building blocks of “time to first rescue”
• SMERAS assurance

• Case Study: What happened on Wight Sky and what was the emergency response?
• How does the Ro-Ro DC&FF response vary to Naval DC&FF and lessons beneficial for the military
• Information about Wightlink’s innovation in EV and lithium-ion battery fire prevention