SciSys is working with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in the development and build of the charity’s newest class of all-weather lifeboat, FCB2 (Fast Carriage Boat 2). The lifeboat, which is currently being developed, will have a maximum speed of 25 knots, is designed to be launched and recovered from the beach or lay afloat and operate up to 100 miles off shore in any sea conditions.
SciSys is providing the Systems and Information Management System (SIMS). SIMS allows RNLI volunteer crewmembers to monitor and operate the lifeboat’s navigation, communication, machinery and systems from the safety of their seats.
SIMS uses the SciSys SEAF™ electronics architecture developed in the defence market, notably for next generation armoured fighting vehicles. This shows the versatility of SEAF™ in supporting missions that require crew collaboration and control of complex electronic systems that will change over the platform lifetime.
SciSys has been contracted to supply all the software, hardware, installation and support services for the initial 5 FCB2 boats. Further FCB2 lifeboats will be built over coming years, according to the RNLI’s operational demands. SIMS is currently under trial in the experimental FCB2 (as shown).
SIMS has to perform reliably in a very hostile physical environment, using ruggedized salt water resistant computers and sensors to withstand the shocks that come with carrying out rescue operations in rough seas.
SciSys hopes to be supporting the system over the lifetime of the fleet. SciSys is proud to be working so closely with this high profile charity on such an important project and shares their commitment to excellence.
