Small High-Speed Amphibious Role-Variant Craft (S.H.A.R.C.)

ROM Development Corporation (ROM) is proposing a light, corrosion-proof, seaworthy, all-composite autonomously controlled catamaran for the next generation Small High-Speed Amphibious Role-Variant Craft (SHARC). This amphibious vessel an ideal design for meeting the speed, payload, and sea state requirements for Expeditionary Advanced Basing Operations (EABO) and Littoral Operations in a Contested Environment (LOCE). The ROM SHARC design will support Mine Countermeasure Forces, Lethal Long-Range Unmanned Systems, as well as Forward Force Maneuver and Posture Resilience. The catamaran will additionally have ballistic and electro-magnetic interference (EMI) protection available for critical components, such as engine and control system. Full Naval integration is a key design element. ROM’s SHARC design will have multi-mission capability for carrying Expeditionary Modular Autonomous Vehicle (EMAV), Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and Unmanned Underwater Systems (UUS) as well as other equipment, smaller land vehicles, shelters, fuel bladders, electrical generation equipment, personnel, and evacuation/medical platforms. For Phase II, ROM Development Corporation proposes to build a full-scale and operational 40’ Catamaran with twin 300 hp outboard diesel engines and basic level of autonomy in Phase II Base with a higher level of autonomy with a Phase II Option.  The craft will be capable of carrying the 14,000 lb. EMAV and other payload at 25 knots in sea state 2 and 20 knots in Sea State 3 at 80% MCR and have enough fuel to support the 200 NM range requirement.   The SHARC has been designed to allow both a bow and stern ramp enabling both bow and stern loading/off-loading as well as the potential to create a bridge to the beach/dock.  For transportability, the ROM SHARC complies with all road transportation requirements of the continental United States.  The craft will meet or exceed the requirements stated by the US Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Statement of work and technical specifications. The stability and payload capability of ROM’s SHARC catamaran design is proven and cost effective to build large unit volumes. Using ROM’s knowledge of both specialty craft and production boat-building brings unique volume, low-cost and capability knowledge to the US Marines. With long-term, low-cost, and high-volume production in mind the design and engineering will be driven by manufacturing cost effectiveness. We will design to plug-and-play autonomous sensors and computers, as the technology is rapidly evolving and will need continuous upgrades. The design will be able to accommodate new packages to mount and support this equipment. ROM Development Corporation’s SHARC solution is a truly unique “next generation” asset for the United States warfighter.