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Metal Shark supplies Near Coastal Patrol Vessel to Dominican Republic

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March 10, 2021
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New patrol vessel ios powered by twin 1,600-horsepower Caterpillar C-32 aquatic diesel motor

Jeanerette, La., shipbuilder Metal Shark has actually supplied an 85- by 19.5-foot bonded light weight aluminum Near Coastal Patrol Vessel (NCPV) to the Dominican Republic’s Navy.

Named Betelgeuse in the Dominican practice of calling armed forces vessels after constellations, the brand-new patrol craft was developed at Metal Shark’s Franklin, La., shipyard. It was formally included right into the Dominican Navy throughout an Aufust 6 event at the Las Calderas Navy Base.

The vessel has actually been supplied to the Dominican Republic under a $54 million UNITED STATE Navy agreement granted to Metal Shark to generate as much as thirteen 85-foot Defiant- course patrol craft for UNITED STATE companion countries.

The NCPV is a monohull vessel that makes use of the parent-craft hull type of Damen Shipyards’ 2606 Standardized Patrol vessel, substantially enhanced by Metal Shark to match the demands of the NCPV objective. The functional vessel is developed to sustain a vast array of objectives consisting of search and also rescue, boundary patrol, authorities and also personalizeds responsibilities, counter-narcotics procedures, and also safeguarding waters of financial relevance.

Powered by double 1,600-horsepower Caterpillar C-32 aquatic diesel motor transforming fixed-pitch Michigan Wheel props with Twin Disc MGX-6599 transmissions, the NCPV has actually been developed for objectives of as much as 6 days mixed-up in nearshore sea problems, sustaining an operating team of 10.

To make best use of adaptability, the NCPV brings a 5.6-meter Metal Shark- developed light weight aluminum RIB, powered by double Mercury 50-horsepower four-stroke outboards, that can be swiftly introduced and also recovered by means of an incorporated demanding slipway on behalf of objectives.

“Metal Shark has worked extensively with the U.S. Navy to design and build this highly capable platform which will bolster the effectiveness of maritime security and counter-drug missions across Latin American and the Caribbean,” stated Henry Irizarry, Metal Shark’s Vice President ofInternational Business Development “As we continue to deliver these vessels and expand the NCPV fleet, we will enhance regional cooperation and a see an elevated military presence that will ultimately help to protect regional interests as well as those in the United States.”

“The NCPV program is a direct result of the increased demand among Metal Shark’s military operators worldwide for larger and more capable patrol vessels,” stated Metal Shark Chief Executive OfficerChris Allard “In terms of size, speed, endurance, and capability, we are working to meet those challenges head-on. We’re proud to deliver this vessel to the Dominican Republic and are looking forward to delivering multiple additional NCPVs across the Caribbean and Latin America in the months ahead.”

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