| SeaArk Completes Haiti Coast Guard Boats |
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| Tuesday, 23 February 2010 10:17 | |||
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The contract included SeaArk Model 40-ft V Dauntless Class vessels. SPECIFICATIONS: Length, o.a. 40 ft Length, w.l. 36 ft Beam 14 ft Draft Hull/Max 3 ft Dead rise 22° Displacement lbs. 28,000 Fuel 400 gal Max speed 26 knots Service speed 22 knots Range 300 miles Main engines Cummins Marine gears ZF The vessel and her crew are tasked with law enforcement, surveillance, search and rescue, disaster relief, migrant repatriation operations and in securing Haiti borders and territorial waters. The SeaArk Dauntless Class vessel is based on a hull designed by C. Raymond Hunt & Associates, of Boston, MA, and is constructed of all-welded marine grade aluminum. The vessel features a deep-vee variable deadrise hull that produces a smooth, dry and stable ride. The vessel is powered by twin Cummins QSB5.9 diesel engines, rated at 375 hp each coupled to ZF gears. These patrol boats can attain top speeds of 26 knots with a range of 300 miles and operate at a service speed of approximately 22 knots. Pilot house accommodations include seating for a crew of four (4). Forward cabin accommodations include an enclosed berthing area for two (2), marine head, full galley, weapons lockers and hanging storage lockers. All interior spaces on the vessel are climate controlled. The electronics suite includes military communications equipment and radar/NavNet with GPS, plotter with color sounder, and a Force Ten – moretracking system. For onboard electrical service, a 10.0kW Northern Lights generator and 30 amp shore power are provided, supplying 110 volt auxiliary power to the boat.
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