The Collins Class Submarine Story
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negotiating fast track changes, 294
measurement of performance, 227
on noise requirements, 228
Collins, HMAS, 297
others’ views on, 113, 261, 262, 290
mechanical, 138, 228
preference for Walrus class, 60
problems identified in trials, 220
preliminary design baseline review, 96
propeller, contribution of, 237–9
on propeller, 230, 264
trials process, 216
on quality of maintenance, 258
Type 471 submarine design, 106, 138
on RAN refusal to accept Waller,
US assistance, 269
272–3
V ästergotland class submarine, 137,
retires as ASC CEO, 314
see also anechoic tiles
on risks in project, 323
North Queensland Engineers and
role in submarine project, 261–3
Agents, 77, 85
role in trials process, 219
Norwood, Chris, 236–7
on Rose, 197
Novenco Anderberg, 143
on Submarine Capability Team, 290
nuclear submarines, 12
visits Kockums, 50, 77
examined for SEA1114, 33–4
Öhlund, Gunnar, 120
on detailed design, 133
O class submarines, 3–4, 8
hull design, 139
Oberon class submarines, 12
on Kockums’ design effort, 134
British logistical support, 34
on Waller’s exercise performance, 297
combat system, 22, 294
Oldfield, David, 177–80
combat system upgrade, 22–4, 35, 70,
O’Neill, John, 123
152, 176
Opperman, Hubert, 13
system integration, 24–5
Osborne shipyard, 38
construction, 49
completed, 142
logistics support, 46
establishment, 127
possible Australian construction,
industrial relations, 51, 128
13–18
Osiris, HMS, 20
refits
Otama, HMAS, 288
Cockatoo Island Dockyard, 18–19,
Ovens, HMAS, 25
46
overseas sales efforts, 198, 202–3
quality assurance, 48
Canada, 200, 201–2, 203
replacement project, see SEA1114
Indonesia, 203
retirement, 288, 325
Malaysia, 203–4
in service, 18–19
New Zealand, 201
surveillance missions, 23
South Korea, 203
O’Brien, Kerry, 283–4, 286
Taiwan, 204, 312
Ohff, Hans, 37–9
Owen, Bill, 23, 26, 228
AMS bid, 111, 115
Owen, Frank, 28, 29
appointed managing director of ASC,
Oxenbould, Chris, 285
195–7
asks Olle Persson to investigate fuels
Pacific Dunlop Batteries, 127
system, 224
Pacific Marine Batteries, 127, 143
on Briggs, 297
P ˚alsson, Paul-E, 122, 182
on combat system architecture, 245
Parker, R. G., 17
on delays to trials, 248
Parkin, Tony, IKL/HDW liaison team,
European visit, 76
90, 93
first deep dive of Collins, 216
Pascall, John, 24, 156–7, 159
on Fraser government, 42
Paul, Stephanie, 288, 289
on Hedemora diesels, 225
periscopes, 133
on Howard government attitude to
optics, 232
project, 266
vibration, 231–2, see also Barr &
on John Moore, 290, 297
Stroud
I N D E X
359
Perry Engineering, 143, 148, 149
quality assurance
Persson, Olle, 224, 225
Australian sub-contractors, 146
Perth, HMAS, 45
diffused through industry, 48–50
Philips Electronics, 91
inspection by project office, 147
Philips Group (public relations
Queensland, campaign to build
company), 289
submarines, 87, 88
Phillips, Bob, 174
Phontech, 143
RAN Research Laboratories, 166
piping, 150
Rankin, HMAS
Platypus, HMAS, 6
construction, 257, 298
Plessey, 68, 69, 73
launch, 317–18
politicians, role in submarine project,
named, 147
82
Ray, Robert, 43, 265
Pomeroy, J. B., 14
Raytheon
preliminary design baseline review,
assumes responsibility for combat
94–6
system, 260
Prescott, John
CCS Mk2 combat system, 300
ASC chairman, 314
basis for replacement combat
assists McIntosh, 277–8, see also
system, 308
McIntosh-Prescott report
provides assistance on combat system,
project definition study, 59
250
consortia, 76–80
response to choice of STN Atlas, 302
evaluation, 114–16
role in replacement combat system
AMS proposal, 101, 102–5
development, 307
ASC proposal, 102–5
Reil Corporation, 183
conclusion, 107
replacement combat system, 298,
recalculation of data, 102–5
299–300
responses to conclusions, 109
allegations of corruption, 302
project office
architecture, 308–9
buccanneering style, 86
budget, 325
commitment to Australian
contenders, 300
construction, 44
development process, 307
management control system, 93–4
evaluation, 300–1, 305–7
project definition study liaison teams,
security issues, 303–5
90–3
selection process, 292
reaction to collision in trials, 214
strategic issues, 302, 303, see also
relations with ASC, 260–1, 289
Australia-US co-operation
relations with Kockums, 289, see also
agreement
intellectual property
tactical and fire control, 308
relations with RAN, 289
US pressure, 302, see also Raytheon
set up, 30
Review of Australia’s Defence
staff changes, 96, see also SEA1114
Capabilities, 55, 97
propeller
Rexroth GmbH, 143
cavitation, 66, 139, 229–31, 237–9,
Richards Valves, 183
see also noise
Rickover, Hyman, 85
design, 139
Riddell, Dick, 269
dispatch to US, 270, 315
Ridgway, Simon, 124, 151, 316
litigation, 316
Ring, Jim, 320
fast-track program, 292
Ritter, John
fatigue cracks, 231, 263–4
industrial standardisation, 174–5
findings of McIntosh-Prescott report,
steel, 167, 168, 236
281, see also Sonoston (alloy)
welding techniques, 171–4, 175–6
propulsion sys
tem, see generator sets;
Ritterhoff, J ürgen, 61, 78
Jeumont-Schneider; Strachan &
ALP caucus briefing, 83–4
Henshaw
design philosophy, 104
Protector, HMAS, 213, 216
preliminary design baseline review,
prototyping, 210
94, 95–6
public perception of Collins class,
on project definition study evaluation,
221
114
360
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Riva Calzoni, sub-contract with ASC,
on states’ campaign to build
126
submarines, 87
River class frigates, 9
Rotterdam Dockyard, see
Roach, Terry, 52
Rotterdamsche Droogdok
on RAN refusal to accept Waller, 273
Maatschappij (RDM)
SWSC director, 24
Rotterdamsche Droogdok
on tender evaluation, 62
Maatschappij (RDM), 40, 60
Robertson, Trevor
Australian industry participation, 72,
CO of Collins, 206, 209
see also Walrus class submarine
on crew training, 208
Rourke, Bill, 34
on Swedish training, 208
project chain of command, 84
Robinson, Geoff, 288
support for Australian construction,
Robinson, Peter, 163
45
Roche, Mick, 316
tender evaluation, 62–8
Rockwell Corporation
Type 471 design beginnings, 131
approach to project, 156–7
US technology release to Kockums, 66
default attempt by ASC, 198–200
Royal Australian Navy
defaults CSA, 249
anti-submarine feelings, 268, 326
liaison team, 92, 156–7
attitude to project, 129, 267, 268
military business purchased by
John Moore’s view, 275
Boeing, 250–1, 260
parent navy of Collins class, 323
preliminary design baseline review,
perception of Collins class, 222
94
post-WWII submarine force, 11–12
project definition study consortium,
relations with ASC, 289
see Rockwell Ship Systems
relations with Kockums, 289
Australia
relations with project office, 289
relations with Singer Librascope, 98,
role in replacement combat system
156
development, 307
relations with Thomson CSF, 98, 159
submarine squadron
transfer of information to Kockums,
aims for project, 326
108
cost, 327
Rockwell Ship Systems Australia (RSA)
manpower issues, 205
acts like a prime contractor, 160
opposes US replacement combat
combat system architecture, 68, 245
system, 305–7
combat system design, 154, 155
response to McIntosh-Prescott
processors, 155
report, 284
combat system tender evaluation, 69,
role in submarine project, 198
70
submarine tactical training course, 24
chosen, 73, 75
support for Oberon upgrade, 25
definition study evaluation, 107–9
ties with Royal Navy, 20–1
directed sub-contract, 112–14
view of project office, 260–1
early difficulties, 97–8
Royal Navy, 11, 16, 20–1
opposes combat system contract,
Rubis class submarines (France), 33, 60
156–7
Rubython, Jeff, 123, 127
project definition study, 90
Ryco Hydraulics, 143
relations with ASC, 160
sub-contract with ASC, 125
Saab Instruments
tender evaluation, 68
ship control and management system,
Rose, Geoff, 21
143, 160–1, 164, see also ship
appointed project manager, 96, 194
control and management system
combat system incremental delivery,
sub-contract with ASC, 126
200
Saeger, Hans, 94, 105, 115
on first deep dive of Collins, 216
safety program, 164–5
not told of Don Williams’ departure,
Saunders, Alan, 124
195
Scarce, Kevin, 298
relations with ASC, 260
schedule, project, 122, 187–9, 325
relations with Ohff, 197
Schofield, Bill, 235, 237
removed from project, 260
Scholes, Gordon, 55
on requirements changes, 198
Scientific Management Associates, 207
I N D E X
361
Scott’s (British submarine builder), 49
combat system architecture, 69
Scylla interface, 252
combat system design, 154
Sea Sprite helicopter project, 325
combat system tender evaluation, 68,
SEA1114
69, 70, 73, 75
Australian content, 327
final proposal, 101
budget, 96–7, 187, 324–5
liaison team, 90, 91–2, 96, 159
combat system, see combat system
preliminary design baseline review, 94
complexity, 322
project definition study, 90, 107–9
conclusion, 318
revised design, 92, 98–9
contract, see contract
transfer of information to submarine
initiation, 26
designers, 108
nation building, 327–8
da Silva, Lina, 144
overall success, 326, 328–9
Sinclair, Ian, 82
project definition study, see project
Sinclair, Peter
definition study
CO of Collins, 207, 209
project office, see project office
collision during trials, 213
requirements
on combat system, 247
development of, 27–8
first deep dive of Collins, 216
long-range, 31
on fuel supply system, 223
size, 32
on noise performance, 228
risks, 322–3
on periscope vibration, 231
schedule, see schedule, project
on propeller cavitation, 229
tender request, see tender process,
shaft seal leaks, 233
request for tenders
on STN Atlas replacement combat
Seawolf class submarine, 320
system, 301
security issues
trials process, 211, 212, 315
Kockums, 108
Singer Librascope
replacement combat system, 303–5
combat system sub-contract, 159
Shackleton, David, 285
combat system tender evaluation, 69
on Australia–US co-operation
delivers consoles, 159
agreement, 307
liaison team, 159
on Bowman, 305
Oberon upgrade, 23
replacement combat system, 301,
relations with Rockwell, 98, 156
302–5, 306
Sintra Alcatel, 68, 69
shaft seals, leaks, 233–4, 263
Skilton, Chris, 195
Shearer, Mike, 160
Sheean, HMAS
Smith, Tony, 158
combat system augmentation
heads Boeing combat system team,
program, 270
250
construction, 257
on Raytheon replacement combat
departure to Stirling, 298
system, 302
fast-track program, 288
on replacement combat system, 309
named, 147
snorting, 132–3, see also diesel engines
ship control and management system,
Snowy Mountains Scheme, 327
153, 160–4
sonar
definition study evaluation, 106–7
Defence Science and Technology
development, 162–4
Organisation (DSTO)
great success of project, 165
evaluation, 176–7
meets requirements in trials, 217
integration with combat system, 245
‘notable success’, 311–16
stand-alone equipment, 246
processors, 162
towed array, 32, see also Micropuffs
test site, 163
sonar system; Thomson CSF
training and simulator, 207, see also
Sonoston (alloy), 139–40, 231, 238,
Saab Instruments
263
Ship Noise and Vibration Group,
findings of McIntosh-Prescott report,
235–40
281, see also propeller
shipbuilding in Australia, 9–10
South Australia
Short, John, 270
campaign to build submarines, 87, 88
Signaal
submarine task force, 44, 46–7
362
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Sperry Gyroscope, 23
on Upholder class, 321
Sprimont, Roger, 62
US assistance with noise, 238
ASC, 80, 121
on welding defects, 144–6
on Australian partners, 78
submarine building
on corruption allegations, 114
India, 321
focus on project, 115
South Korea, 321
joint venture with Wormald, 79
Turkey, 321
on Kockums’ welding, 144
United Kingdom, 320–1
liaison team, 92
United States, 319
meets Button, 57
Submarine Capability Team
prefers turbo-charged diesels, 132
augmented combat system, 292–4
recruiting for ASC, 123
budget, 325
Type 471 design beginnings, 131
critics of fast-track, 297
SSAB (steel maker), 169
diesel engine fixes, 291–2
SSPA Maritime Consulting AB, 137,
electronic surveillance equipment, 294
139
hull design modifications, 292
states’ campaign to build submarines,
looks to US for assistance, 311
86–7, see also individual states
manpower planning, 291
steel
need for swift action from Kockums,
DSTO work, 167–77
313
HY100, 168
negotiating fast track changes, 294–5
HY80, 168
propeller modifications, 292
industrial standardisation, 174–5
public relations, 289, 295–7