Vulnerability Design Course
Survivability Consulting Ltd & Thornton Tomasetti Defence Ltd, endorsed by UK MOD's NATG.

The ability of a ship to sustain battle damage and continue its operations can provide a battle-winning edge. This three day course will give an insight into the techniques developed by the UK over several decades to reduce naval vulnerability.

It develops the attendee to practitioner level to enable informed decision making. The course provides a unique opportunity to learn from experts with decades of experience in naval vulnerability as well as a forum to network with MOD and industry staff in the field.
Key Knowledge Areas

The course will cover:


  • Modern naval threats: anti-ship missiles, mines, torpedoes, bombs, bullets, shaped charges, shells and asymmetric attacks;
  • Primary weapon effects: penetration, blast, fragmentation, shock, whipping, bubble jetting;
  • Secondary weapon effects: flooding, fire, smoke & residual strength;
  • Lessons from real life battle damage incidents (e.g. HMS Sheffield);
  • How to specify and measure vulnerability requirements;
  • Mitigation measures that can be designed-in or retro-fitted;
  • Vulnerability assessment through the design cycle;
  • The relationship between magazine safety and survivability;
  • How recent RN procurements have approached vulnerability;
  • MOD's Duty of Care during wartime & Combat Safety Summaries;
  • Software tools to support low vulnerability design.
Course Agenda
Suitability, Location and Cost
Who is this course for?
Ship & System Designers
MOD & Industry Project Staff
Navy Personnel
Procurement Staff
Engineers and Scientists
Classification Societies

The course is held at SCL's office in Dunfermline Scotland at a cost of £1600 plus VAT.

Courses are scheduled for Sept 15-17 2026 (Places Availiable).

Contact

📧 info@survivability.co.uk,  📞 01383 257030
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