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MARITIME DOCTRINE OF SRI LANKA
extensive use of Arrow boats (Cedric boats) and Wave Riders (an
improved design of IPC to match the Arrows) capable of fitting 4x250hp
OBM’s and subsequently inboard diesel engines were built by IPCCP
with lower profile, greater speed, superior manoeuvrability, high fire
power, ultra-shallow water operating capability proved vital in winning
the battles at sea. This new fighting concept was based on ‘swarming-
tactics’ in which a flotilla of small boats, operating as a ‘swarm’ confronts
directly with enemy’s small boats (Attrition warfare). A boat was built
every 8 days and by the end of the Humanitarian Operation a total of
80 IPC inclusive of Wave Riders and 180 Arrow boats (Cedric boats) had
been constructed at the IPCCP. By building these boats indigenously, SLN
saved colossal amount of money to the country as well. These craft are
now extensively used for special operations, coastal protection, harbour
defence and assistance to marine community.
Today, NBBY has complete facilities for on-site Glass Reinforced Plastic
(GRP) boat construction and modifications. It is equipped with marine,
electrical and electronic engineering skills and well reputed engineering
synergy. From the state-art ship designing, efficient hull manufacturing,
ship powering, machinery installations, interior furbishing and ship safety
regulations, NBBY has the best technical expertise, qualified workforce
in Sri Lanka to facilitate all marine vessel requirements maintaining their
standards up to international level, utilising sole technology developed
by SLN. The refined objectives of NBBY are; to manufacture craft up to
Costal Patrol Craft for SLN with minimal cost, to upgrade continuously
resources leading to manufacture diversified boats for operational
requirements of SLN, to develop core competencies with technical know-
how for SLN personnel, to be self-reliant in small boat construction and
to build boats for other stakeholders.

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