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1. FastShip: Technical Validation
 MIT: SWAN Codes Seakeeping Analysis
 MIT: SWAN Codes Seakeeping Analysis
 SSPA: Resistance & Propulsion, Seakeeping Tank Tests
 SSPA: Resistance & Propulsion, Seakeeping Tank Tests
 Danish Technical University: QST, Computer Analysis
 Danish Technical University: QST, Computer Analysis
 Trondheim University: Extreme Sea Condition Analysis
 Trondheim University: Extreme
 Det Norske Veritas (DNV): Classification to +100A1 CSA-2A
 Det Norske Veritas (DNV): Classification to +100A1 CSA-2A
for Unrestricted Worldwide Operation
for Unrestricted Worldwide Operation
 U.S. Coast Guard: Approval of DNV Class in all aspects
 U.S. Coast Guard: Approval of DNV Class in all aspects
 U.S. NavSea: Evaluation of National Defense Features (NDF)
 U.S. NavSea: Evaluation of National Defense Features (NDF)
 J.J. McMullen Associates: Due Diligence for Investors
 J.J. McMullen Due Diligence for Investors

2. FastShip: Why the Design Works
At higher speeds, SPMH (semi-planing monohull) generates a pressure
At higher speeds, SPMH (semi-planing monohull) generates a pressure
wave under the stern which increases stability and reduces pitching.
wave under the stern which increases stability and reduces pitching.
This, combined with a deep ‘V’ bow, also reduces bow-slamming and
This, combined with a deep ‘V’ bow, also reduces bow-slamming and
drag in rough water – and improves water jet efficiency.
drag in rough water – and improves water jet efficiency.
Due to this pressure wave, vessel becomes progressively more stable
Due to this pressure wave, vessel becomes progressively more stable
in all axes of motion (roll, pitch, and heave) as speed increases.
in all axes of motion (roll, pitch, and heave) as speed increases.
Greater beam than conventional fast hulls further increases stability,
Greater beam than conventional fast hulls further increases stability,
while enhancing the effect of the pressure wave.
while enhancing the effect of the pressure wave.
250MW of power combined with high hull mass, speed and stability,
250MW of power combined with high hull mass, speed and stability,
matches the energy of oncoming waves.
matches the energy of oncoming waves.
Robustness of design and redundancy of systems
Robustness of design and redundancy of systems
assure attainment of performance goals
assure attainment of performance goals

3. Speed Reduction in Head Seas
(M.I.T. Evaluation using SWAN computer
codes, verified by extensive tank testing)

4. Validation of FastShip Technology…

5. FastShip Concept: Leverage commercial ship with
National Defense Features (NDF)
• NAVSEA has identified NDF for FastShip
• NDF can include:
• Stern Door fitted with Ramp; Extra Fuel Capacity; Strengthened
deck panels; Personnel Accommodation Modules*, Cranes*, Internal
Ramps* and Elevators*
• Extra Ventilation and Firefighting Capacity; Austere Mooring;
UNREP
• Capital cost of NDF is estimated to be $15 - $25 million per ship,
depending upon NDF incorporated
• A FastShip vessel is always within 48 hours of Philadelphia
• Conversion from Commercial to Sealift within 48 hours
*Not included in NAVSEA NDF study
*Not included in NAVSEA NDF study

6. FastShip: Specific Capabilities for Sea Basing
• Selective offload of troops and equipment for specific
missions
• At-sea transfer by ramp/crane/helo/VTOL aircraft for
ISO containers, oversize equipment, ammo, personnel
to LCAC, LCU, ISV etc. LCACs can fly from in/out of
stern or carried on top deck via heavy lift cranes,
Amphibious armored vehicles can swim selves to shore
• Medical or decontamination facility available
• Rapid reconstitution of loads in-stream
• Logistics/IT
• Exceptional stability when stopped in-stream due to
wide beam and anti-roll Intering flume tanks.
• Capable of carrying self-defensive armament
• Possible power-generation for disaster relief

7. FastShip: Military Speed/Payload/Range at 95% power
(36 to 41 kts. depending on Range and Payload)
14000
12000 Nominal Payload Limit (12,000 tons)
2 Armored Battalions (10,069 tons)
10000 36kt
Payload - Tons
8000 37kt
6000 2 Air Cav. Sqdns + 1 Arm’d Battn (5,821 tons)
38kt
4000
39kt
2000 4 Air Cavalry Squadrons (1,573 tons)
0 41kt 40kt
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000
Range - N. Miles

8. 2nd Deck – Armored
Battalion Load-out FastShip: Typical Load-out
Equipment Quantity Deck Area L, W, H Unit Wt. Total Wt.
(SQ. FT.) (Inches) Long Tons Long Tons
Tank M1A2 116 41,296 356x144x104 56.3 6530.8
HET Truck 6 1772 370x115x142 17.1 102.4
HET Truck 6 2940 515x137x114 14.1 84.6
RVY VEH 3 1938 323x144x134 48 287.8
TRK 5T 10 2074 311x96x119 14.3 143
TRK 1 1/4T 50 7453 265x81x101 8 400
TRK 1 1/4T(HMMWV) 50 5570 191x84x74 2.9 145
TRK 1/4T 30 1760 132x64x71 1.1 33
AH-64 14 6390 603x109x142 6.1 85.4
UH-60A 10 5924 496x172x148 4.6 46
OH-58 16 426 393x78x115 0.9 14.4
3rd Deck – Armored
CH-47D 8 5100 612x150x224 13.4 107.2
Pers Carr 36 8062 258x125x116 17.9 644.4
SP 155M 12 3786 355x126x105 21.9 262.8
ACE 4 862 246x126x105 15.8 63.2
Battalion Load-out
Subtotal: 95,353 Subtotal: 8,950
25% Stow Factor: 23,838 Tie Downs (12.5%): 1,119
Total Deck Area: 119,191 Total Wt: 10,069
Unused Deck Area: 27,809 Unused Wt. Margin: 1,741

9. FastShip Sea-Base

15. FSS, 72% Faster than LMSR Incl. Suez
Canal, with 12,000 ton load ( * = total
time from CONUS to load delivered
Ship Load Voyage Out: Unload Voyage R’nd Trip
Type Time: ashore at SPOD) (Days) Time:
(Days) Time: Back:
(Days) (Days) (Days)
Fast 1.4 10.9 (36 Kt.) 0.3 9.9 (40 Kt.) 22.5
Ship (12.6)*
FSS 2.5 14.2 (27 Kt.) 2.5 12.9 (30 Kt.) 32.1
(19.2)*
LMSR 4 16.6 (23 Kt.) 4 15.9 (24 Kt.) 40.5
(24.6)*
Standrd 2 21.6 (17 Kt.) 2 20.4 (18 Kt.) 46
Containr (25.6)*
/Ro-Ro
(SCRC)

16. FastShip delivers 50 - 200% greater
lift to Kuwait over 58 days…
Tonnes Delivered
Load 3
35000
30000
Load 1 Load 2
25000 Load 2
FSS
20000
FastShip
15000 Load 1 Load 1 Load 1 LMSR
10000 SCRC
5000
0
0 12.6 18.2 21.9 25.6 35.1 49.3 57.6
Days Taken to Deliver from Charleston to Kuwait

17. …and, even if Suez is blocked,
FastShip only needs 2.7 days longer
to sail around Africa to Kuwait
DAYS
35
30
25
20 FastShip
FSS
15 LMSR
SCRC
10
5
0
Via Suez Round Africa

18. FastShip can be the bridge between existing ships and the
future’s ultra-fast ships: saves 4+ days to the Gulf
New concepts
(Trimaran, SES)*:
•Expensive to develop
(> $1.24 billion each)
•Long lead times (> 8
years)
•Technology and
capability problematic
•Only 38% of FastShip
payload; range in
doubt.
*SOURCE: NavSea/USNSWC
Carderock Report (NSWCCD – 20
– TR-2002/06), May ‘02