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42 SAAB ANNUAL REPORT 2012
ADMINISTRATION REPORT > BUSINESS AREAS
C-LEANSHIP – SAFER, FASTER AND LOWER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Fuel consumption and environmental impact are two of the most
central issues for the shipping industry. For certain types of
vessel, the cost of fuel is the largest operating cost. Vessel fuel
consumption increases by 5 to 10 per cent as a result of fouling
on the hull. This means increased costs in the millions of dollars
for larger vessels. Together with a Danish entrepreneur, Saab is
developing an underwater robot which is based on Dynamics’
world-leading ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) technology. The
company created will enable ship owners to wash their vessels
during normal port stops and will thus offer a service that reduces
energy consumption and environmental impact while the work is
carried out in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. In ad-
dition to reduced fuel consumption, this solution helps to reduce
the spread of micro-organisms between different marine habitats
and, eventually, will offer an
alternative to toxic antifoul-
ing hull paints through
regular washing.
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
A NEW SURVEILLANCE AIRCRAFT
IS LAUNCHED
In 2011, Saab decided to invest in the conversion of a civil
Saab 340 aircraft into a 340 Maritime Security Aircraft (MSA)
in order to address increased demand for marine surveillance
aircraft. Aerial monitoring of coastal areas is a fast-growing
market segment worldwide. 340 MSA will allow Saab to offer a
cost effective solution with high capacity.
Due to its ability to respond quickly to emerging maritime
threats, Saab 340 MSA can monitor territorial waters. The
aircraft has a long range and can easily take off from short
runways. The on-board monitoring system with data links, a
SATCOM system (satellite communication system) and radar
give the aircraft a high mission capacity. Saab 340 MSA is a
reliable surveillance aircraft that offers a number of abilities
such as: surveillance, search and rescue, transportation and
MEDEVAC (Medical Evacuation).
The aircraft was displayed for the rst time at the 2012
Aerospace Forum in Linköping. It has also been demonstrated
in London, at the Farnborough International Air Show, and at
African Aerospace & Defence in South Africa in September 2012.