Identified Risks (risk identified by standard project risk management processes) | |
Description | Remedial Action |
Regulatory changes: there is a chance that the delivery of the LHDs will be affected by regulatory changes leading to performance, cost, schedule and supportability impacts. This risk has been reassessed by the project and is now rated as a moderate risk. | • Monitor closely and address changes at the Project Management Stakeholder Group. • Seek Contingency funding for changes. • Seek waivers as necessary. |
Requirements creep: there is a chance that the delivery of the LHDs will be affected by requirements creep leading to performance, cost, schedule and supportability impacts. This risk has been reassessed by the project and is now rated as a moderate risk. | • Monitor closely. • Rigorous change management control. • Demand appropriate schedule and cost relief for changes affecting design. • Defer changes to the Capability Enhancement Period post delivery of the ships. |
Functionality of the Combat System: there is a chance that the delivery of the LHDs may be affected by the ability of the combat system to meet performance requirements. | • Undertake a functional analysis of the system to identify potential deficiencies. • Conduct a rigorous evaluation of the technical solutions at Design Reviews. • Monitor Performance closely and address any changes to equipment or performance through the Project Management Steering Group. • Update Mission System Specification (MSS) with acceptable performance characteristics. |
Damage to Electric Propulsion Pods: there is a chance that the delivery of the two LHDs may be affected by damage to the electric propulsion pods during installation and sea trials. This risk has been reassessed by the project and is now rated as a moderate risk. | • Assess the likelihood of damage to the pods during construction, set-to-work and initial operation; and assess the impact it may have on the schedule due to the availability of spares. • Develop a business case for the procurement of necessary spares, for consideration by the Project Management Steering Group. |
Insufficient Funds for Integrated Logistics Support Training and Spares Procurement: there is a chance that the delivery of two LHDs may be affected by the cost of training and spares to support the LHD exceeding the allocated budget. | • Refine the Support System Specification to ensure that it adequately specifies the support levels to be achieved. • Carefully scrutinise the Logistic Support Analysis that generates the training and spares recommendations to ensure that it cost effectively meets the specification. • Monitor the development of spares and training Contract Change Proposals closely. • Define requirements carefully as both necessary and sufficient, needs vs wants. • Maximise the use of existing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and ADF training. • Manage Stakeholder expectations. |
Functionality of the Communication System: there is a chance that the delivery of the LHDs may be affected by the ability of the communication systems to meet performance requirements. | • Undertake a functional analysis of the system to identify potential deficiencies. • Conduct a rigorous evaluation of the technical solutions at Design Reviews. • Monitor Performance closely and address any changes to equipment or performance through the Project Management Steering Group. |
Unsuitable air space management system design: there is a chance that the delivery of the two LHDs will be affected by the air space management system not meeting the contracted requirements and not being able to be certified leading to performance impacts. | • Install additional radar to complement the Identification, Friend or Foe (IFF) system at short range. • Establish effectiveness of system through workshops with operator community. • Pursue early determination of Director General Technical Airworthiness' (DGTAs) certification decision. |
Damage, loss or delay to ship during delivery to Australia: there is a chance that the delivery of the two LHDs will be affected by damage, loss or delay to the ship during delivery to Australia leading to schedule impacts. This risk has been reassessed by the project and is now rated as a moderate risk. | • Insure the vessels to prevent financial loss. • Review Contract for Heavy Lift Ship company to ensure that adequate precautions take place to prevent damage, provide adequate security, include alternate routes and establish safe havens. • Ensure BAE arrange for tugs to tow ships to Australia should Heavy Lift Ship company not be available. |
Acceptance Process: there is a chance that the delivery of the two LHDs to the Navy may be affected by the lack of clarity around the acceptance process for ships. This risk has been reassessed by the project and is now rated as a moderate risk. | • Develop a common acceptance plan with Navy that achieves a concurrent Contract Acceptance and Navy Acceptance. • Manage Stakeholder expectations. |
Emergent Risks (risk not previously identified but has emerged during 2010-11) | |
Description | Remedial Action |
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