COUNTERING THE MINE THREAT THE MODERN GRP MCMV

The threat of the modern underwater mine has forces navies around the world to reassess their capability to clear such devices. The result has been the development of the sophisticated glass reinforced plastic mine counter measured vessel. These vessels have been specifically designed to have low signatures, in all the modes which could cause the mine to explode, whilst still maintaining a high resistance to underwater explosion. This paper addresses the experience gained by Vosper Thornycroft working with the UK MoD over three generations of MCMVs. This experience has resulted in VT being the design authority for the latest MCMV for the UK MoD i.e. HMS SANDOWN. New design methods and production procedures have been developed to ensure that the vessel, whilst fully meeting the operational threat, is cheaper and lighter than its predecessors. As well as addressing the experiences in designing and building HMS SANDOWN, ideas on the future for MCMVs will be discussed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Canadian Maritime Industries Assoc., 40th Annual Technical Conference, held Ottawa, 16 Feb. 1988, Section 8 [26 pp., 10 ref., 12 phot.]
• Authors:
  • Heather, R G
  • Mableson, A R
• Publication Date: 1988

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Explosive mines; Military vessels
• Old TRIS Terms: Hms sandown
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00694966
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM