High Speed Boat Operations Forum

High Speed Boat Operations Forum

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The HSBO Forum has been recognized as the best venue in the world for exchange of experiences and knowledge regarding High Speed Boat operations.

HIGH SPEED BOAT OPERATIONS FORUM

August 31 – September 2, 2021

THE HSBO
is a by-invitation-only conference gathering High Speed Boat professionals from around the world. Experts will give presentations on new development, research, technologies, operational procedures, boat designs and equipment. Many of the best boats built for professional use will be available for full speed sea trials at ope

Photos from High Speed Boat Operations Forum's post 18/06/2025

Thank you all for attending HSBO and making it the most impactful yet!
Presentations will shortly be uploaded to the member site.
if you don´t have an account yet, please register at https://hsbo.org/member-login/

Photos from High Speed Boat Operations Forum's post 02/05/2025

The Preliminary boat list for HSBO-2025 have been updated.
We are expecting 28+ watercrafts and more then 33 exhibitors.
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HSBO Turns 20 - Professional BoatBuilder Magazine 23/01/2024

HSBO Turns 20 - By Dieter Loibner, Dec 14, 2023
Professional BoatBuilder Magazine.

"Last summer the High-Speed Boat Operations Forum (HSBO) in Gothenburg, Sweden, quietly marked the 20th anniversary since the inaugural event on Känsö Island in a 17th-century quarantine station, in the Gothenburg Archipelago. That 2003 event, which had yet to find a name, drew 15 attendees, who slept in bunk beds and adhered to a dress code that was “completely informal—just warm enough.” It was initiated by the Swedish Coast Guard and hosted by the navy to report a joint R&D project evaluating the efficiency of the Ullman Cockpit system. The focus was on the physical limits of operators and on reducing their exposure to impacts while operating fast boats in adverse conditions."
https://www.proboat.com/2023/12/hsbo-turns-20/

Read more by following the link.

HSBO Turns 20 - Professional BoatBuilder Magazine This year, HSBO welcomed the largest Crowd of Invited Delegates as the Event also celebrated its 20th anniversary

03/10/2023

Thank you all for attending HSBOforum 2023.
All video and PDF presentations are uploaded in case you want to recap. https://hsbo.org/member-login/
We would like to thank all the companies brining boats.
Evoy
Volvo Penta
Stormer Marine
Zulu Marine X2
UMS Boat
SOAL Marine Group
Rafnar Maritime
Boomeranger Boats x3
The Whiskey Project
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment
SeaCross
Marell Boats
Equipnor
Quer Barcelona
Actionboat-
Nordicrescue.com X2.
OXE Marine - Tideman Boats
Yachtwerft Meyer
Birger Kullmann Design
Diesel Power AB
Sjöräddningssällskapet

Hope to see you in 2025.

13/07/2023

Rafnar aces a US comparative test with less wave impacts in all directions

In the maritime industry, we often encounter buzzwords, but 'slam-reduction' is not just a term, it's a critical issue directly tied to the short and long-term health and safety of our crews - the very principles Rafnar was founded upon. Many of us who have spent time at sea understand the detrimental effects of slamming, but the data, when examined, is still sobering.

At the High Speed Boat Operations Forum 2023, engineering consultant Keith Hubble from TMS Group USA presented compelling data on the forces at play, emphasizing the vital importance of minimizing slamming. He highlighted the benefits of addressing the problem from the ground up, from the hull design to the implementation of shock-absorbing seating.

In a comparative test in 1m waves at a speed of 30 knots, the Rafnar boat significantly outperformed a comparably sized vessel, despite the latter having twice the displacement of the Rafnar boat. The Rafnar hull demonstrated significantly lower accelerations and impacts in all three directions (vertical, front-to-back, and lateral) and 50% less roll and pitch. In heavier seas, a 5.5X difference in speed at which the bow is rotating in the up or pitch direction when it encounters a wave This equates to significantly fewer and less intense impacts for operators, contributing to a safer, more stable journey for the crew. The true value of any boat lies in its crew. All else can be replaced.

In a community where injury rates are alarmingly high, the research conducted over the last few years is not just noteworthy, it's a call for the industry to evolve. We highly recommend watching the video - slam-reduction brings about many benefits, most importantly, it enhances the safety and longevity of our most valuable asset, the crew.


Ullman Dynamics Mercury Marine Yamaha Motor Suzuki Marine Rafnar Hellas Hjálparsveit skáta í Kópavogi Slysavarnafélagið Landsbjörg

Photos from High Speed Boat Operations Forum's post 24/05/2023

Quer 50. 11.9*4.25 meter
Triple D6-440 50+knots
A beast on the water!
Try it at /

Photos from High Speed Boat Operations Forum's post 27/04/2023


WHISKEY ALPHA MMRC
Makes its European launch at HSBO 2023.
Check website for full info. Hsbo.Org

27/04/2023

will show the new ”SAR BOAT VX” at

Photos from High Speed Boat Operations Forum's post 30/03/2023

Happy to announce that will bring their fully electric ⚡️ boat to HSBO 2023. June 7-9.

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