Feature 2
of opinion between Tenix, the [Ministry The review suggests
of Defence] and NZDF and the shortfalls that the MRV needs
in performance being faced today.” more ballast, to
“The programme has been managed reduce vertical
with relentless determination to deliver to accelerations.
time despite evidence of likely performance
shortfalls. Th ere was, however, no explicit
consideration of the risks of doing so.”
According to the review, the complexity
and challenges of the programme “have
been under-estimated in all respects,”
adding that the project team has “lacked
the size and range of skills” to manage a
project of this complexity. should be requested to provide vessel, the Coles review also advised that:
Coles identifi es a need to clarify roles additional guidance to the RNZN on
•
Advice from classification society
and responsibilities in a number of areas, machinery confi guration and preferred Lloyd’s Register should be sought to
“notably for safety during the acquisition headings/speed in high sea states, both secure global seas operation for the
phase and design responsibility to minimise ship motions and to reduce desired operating profi le;
throughout a project’s life”. Improvements the risk of the loss of propulsion when
•
Additional ballast should be added to the
could also be made to the ship trials and such conditions are encountered. ship to reduce vertical accelerations; and
acceptance process.
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Th e second is that the sea boats should
•
Arrangements for ballasting the ship
As regards measures to enhance the be relocated or, if relocation is not should be incorporated to maintain its
safe operation of the MRV, the review practical, provided with protection design draught when lightly loaded.
makes two key recommendations: from water ingress. The cost of remedial measures is put
•
Th e fi rst is that the ship design authority To improve the functionality of the at about NZ$20 million. WT
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