RB-Ms constructed for Bahrain have actually been updated with an Arabian Gulf heat bundle that consists of extra cooling, thermal insulation and also an aft deck GRP cover (Image: Vigor).
Shipbuilders Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) and also Vigor (Team RB-M) report the distribution of the initial 3 on a 6 vessel RB-M (Response Boat-Medium) agreement to the united stateCoast Guard The watercrafts belong to a Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Bahrain’sCoast Guard Hulls 4 via 6 are anticipated to deliver in 2020. A total amount of 182 RB-Ms have actually been constructed by Team RB-M.
FMM was the prime service provider and also program supervisor. Vigor made the vessels at its Seattle, Wash., center making use of high temperature immune light weight aluminum. The RB-M’s were updated with an Arabian Gulf heat bundle that consists of extra cooling, thermal insulation and also an aft deck GRP cover. Their key objectives are patrol and also search and also rescue.
“We’re proud to support the U.S. Coast Guard as they assist allies and partners worldwide through the foreign military sales program,” stated Jan Allman, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER of FMM. “Our work with Vigor has been good for both companies and the Coast Guard, but more importantly, it has given our international partners the highest quality, dependable, response boats made in America.”
“Vigor is honored to provide the Bahrain Coast Guard (BCG) with vessels that consistently deliver proven performance in the most extreme weather conditions. We are confident they will help BCG effectively achieve its important mission objectives in the Arabian Gulf.” stated Bill Blount, Vigor Director, International Sales.
Key functions of the watercrafts consist of a 92000 BTU cooling and heating system, Rolls Royce Kamewa FF375S waterjets and also 2 MTU collection 60, 825 BHP engines.
