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22 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News ? MAY 2013 Human Systems Integration (HSI) is a recognized re-quirement for many orga- nizations. This is rapidly becoming more important as the pro-fessional RHIB and high speed craft sector are required to perform increas-ingly complex tasks. The objective is for marine units to deal with new sce-narios, make fast decisions and imple-ment them using high speed craft and specialist equipment to achieve suc-cessful outcomes. Crew-Systems Integration (CSI) brings together all these elements for the fast boat sector. The challenge for all professional organizations is the integration aspect of the many dispa-rate areas that are required to deliver enhanced performance and safety. To highlight how a number of CSI do-mains integrate for the marine sector, the graphical interpretation of Crew-Systems Integration is used (see dia-gram, next page). FRC International is an education, training and qualifi-cation developer for Fast Response Craft (FRC) personnel. The innovative approach includes understanding risk, duty-of-care, legislation, evolving technologies, new operational tasks and scenarios. FRC training recogniz-es the growing need for professional and commercial maritime operators to be interoperable with other agencies and assets. A set of competence-based international qualifications has been recognized by The Nautical Institute to support best practice for military, professional and commercial marine organizations worldwide. FRC International is hosting the CSI 2013 conference, an event that will attract end-user organizations and industry from around the world. It will cover the full range of factors that deliver performance and safety for the crew and operating organiza- tion. The topics that will be covered include Crew, Craft & Equipment, Training and the interface between them. Human Factors Engineering which can be linked to defined Quali-fications and Simulation. To complete the integration picture the conference will also focus on Repeated Shock & Whole Body Vibration, Unmanned Vehicles and Operations. These nine topics can be considered separately but ultimately the challenge is linking them up.Craft & EquipmentThe sub 80 ft. (24 m) sector is de-veloping at a rapid pace. Not only has this resulted in increased boat speed and capability but new technologies and systems are available both for new craft and as retrofits. Boat build-ers now need to understand the level of test and evaluation that their craft will go through as part of a tender pro-cess. Equipment manufacturers need to develop electronics and equipment to international standards and where appropriate military specifications. Seat manufacturers will now have the opportunity to integrate new interna-FAST CRAFT Crew System Integration on RHIBs & High Speed CraftJohn Haynes, AFNI, is Operations Director of FRC In- ternational and a presenter of WBV courses. He is a Yacht- master Ocean and Advanced Powerboat Instructor. Subject matter expertise includes high speed craft consultancy, product development and specialist training. [email protected] Naval Special Warfare (NSW) 11-meter Rigid-Hull Inß atable Boat (RIB) during a training exercise conducted by Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) Coronado, San Diego. The airborne launch shown here is not uncommon for such craft. Landings are characterized by high-acceleration impacts that ma y be damaging to structure, mechanical and electrical systems, and people. (U.S. Navy photo)MR #5 (18-25).indd 22MR #5 (18-25).indd 224/30/2013 9:41:29 AM4/30/2013 9:41:29 AM