Kvichak
Marine Industries, Inc., of Seattle, WA, was awarded a five year contract
by the U.S. Coast Guard for the construction of 32’ Transportable
Port Security Boats (TPSB) in 2011. Kvichak has delivered 52 vessels
to date. The USCG recently awarded an additional 7 vessels to the contract. |
The TPSB
is an all-aluminum vessel operated by a crew of 4 and includes shock
mitigating seats to minimize crew fatigue on extended missions. Ballistic
Armor Protection and up to 4 mounted weapons provide increased mission
capability and crew safety during tactical operations.
Powered by twin Yanmar 315 hp diesel engines with Bravo 1-XR outdrives
the TPSB provides security, maritime law enforcement, and search and
rescue operations in coast areas worldwide. The TPSB can maneuver in
as little as 24” of water and can operate safely in 8’ seas
and up to 30 knots of wind.
Kvichak will deliver the 7 vessels in early 2015.
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