2. Fast ships and patrol boats

In order to meet the ever-tighter deadlines for response operations, the performance requirements for small craft have steadily increased over the years. And to achieve this goal, without overly increasing the size or motorization of the vessels, builders have naturally followed the lead of the aeronautics industry and the racing boat industry (both sail and motor), by progressively integrating lightweight, high-performance materials into their products.

These orientations were also made possible by the range of materials offered by suppliers ( , ref. ) to constantly evolving installation techniques and structural...