Farnborough,
UK 21-23 May, 2024 – OCCAR´s Logistic Support Ship (LSS) and U212 NFS
Programme´s once again were presented and represented at the prestigious Combined Naval Event
(CNE) 2024, showcasing ground-breaking advancements in naval and underwater
technology and strategy. OCCAR Delegates Mr. Lorenzo Poliseno, the LSS Deputy
Programme Manager, and Mr. Alessandro Irvia, the U212 NFS Platform Officer, led
the Organisation´s representation, introducing the naval programmes managed by
OCCAR. Focus was given on the modern Logistic Support Ship of the LSS Programme
and addressing the technological challenges of Human Factor Engineering (HFE)
within the U212 Near Future Submarine Programme.
Mr.
Poliseno provided an in-depth overview of OCCAR´s management of complex
cooperative defence equipment programming, highlighting its position within the
European Defence framework and its key management role in the naval domain. He presented
a diverse array of OCCAR naval programmes, including the FREMM multi-mission
frigate initiative and the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) development. Additionally,
he emphasised the strategic significance of the LSS Programme's logistics
capabilities, sharing valuable insights into the program's dual-use
functionalities, underlining its pivotal role in enhancing naval operations'
efficiency and adaptability.
Following,
in the Submarine Technology panel, Mr. Irvia presented the Near Future
Submarine programme (NFS) with focus on the Human Factor Engineering (HFE) and
its technological challenges, providing an overview of programme design,
construction, and procedural developments that prioritize crew safety, comfort
and work performance.
OCCAR’s
participation in CNE 2024 underscored its commitment to fostering collaboration
and driving excellence in naval and underwater innovation, confirming its
position as a leading authority in advancing European Defence capabilities and
solidifying its central role in shaping the future of European Defence.