High Speed Boat Operations (HSBO) 2021 Recap

October 19 2022August 21 2025 Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Setup of HSBO

This biennially event, High Speed Boat Operations, provides a mixture of theory and practice. It features world-class presentations and social networking events.

There are also boat trials of up to 35 of the best boats built at full speed at sea.

Additionally, it includes literate discussions relating to all aspects of boat operations.

Sharing of practical experiences and demonstrations of various new equipment and routines are key elements of HSBO Forum.

Delegates include leaders of many professional agencies operating high-speed boats around the world.

They also include procurement and acquisitions officials, boat operators, naval architects, engineers, scientists, and boat builders.

This video was published on the HSBO YouTube channel.

Want to see more boat shows? I’ve got you covered!

Ullman’s Approach to Get Cockpits Fit for Task

October 17 2022October 19 2022 Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Ullman at HSBO

CEO Carl Magnus Ullman from Ullman Dynamics gave an impressive scientifically based presentation on the HSBO 2018 about the importance of mitigation seats in combination with consoles.

Preventing injuries is the ultimate goal.

The outcome of their thorough research applies to us all, whether you are a pro or a pleasure boater, tall or small.

I’m nearly 2 m and weigh about 96 kg and I must say that during all my testing of motorboats I never encountered a “body safe” place behind the console. Mass production has the upper hand.

Ullman Dynamics range @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable boat — Ullman Dynamics range 2022

No wonder why their product stands out of the competition and I’m not just saying that because they’re a Friend of RIBs ONLY.

They are scientifically proven to provide better shock mitigation than any other seats. That’s why their product sets the ultimate benchmark and the standard.

I know for certain that some of you here know how important serious seats are for the health on short but especially on long term and being able to perform the job in rough seas, day after day. Sometimes at high speeds…

HSBO Forum 2020 – Trailer

March 05 2019February 06 2023 Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

HSBO Forum will be held 2-4 June 2020 in Sweden.

High Speed Boat Operations Forum is the number 1 venue in the world for exchange of experience and knowledge about High-Speed Boat Operations.

Amongst the many vessels Rigid Inflatable boats (RIBs) are present as well.

It offers a mixture of theory and practice, with world-class presentations, social networking events and boat trials of up to 35 of the best boats built, at full speed at sea, as well as literate discussions relating to all aspects of boat operations.

Sharing of practical experiences and demonstrations of various new equipment and routines are key elements of HSBO Forum.

Professional High Speed Boat Operations Forum 2018

May 05 2017June 04 2026 Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

High Speed Boat Operations Forum is this the place to be for all professionals that work on the water and need safety and speed in the best of circumstances.

The High Speed Boat Operations Forum (HSBO Forum) is an international organization that focuses on improving the safety and effectiveness of high-speed boat operations. The organization is comprised of maritime professionals, government agencies, military personnel, and researchers from around the world.

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