Lake Assault Boats, component of Fraser Shipyards, has actually been picked to provide approximately 119 Force Protection-Medium (FP-M) patrol watercrafts to the UNITED STATENavy The five-year uncertain shipment uncertain amount (IDIQ) agreement lugs an optimal worth of $56 million, and also the initial shipment will certainly start in November 2020.
The FP-M patrol watercrafts will certainly supply safety and security for UNITED STATE Navy ships and also employees from waterborne risks in and also beyond Navy ports around the globe.
“We are honored to be chosen by the U.S. Navy to supply it with these versatile and powerful FP-M patrol craft,” stated Chad DuMars, Lake Assault Boat vice head of state of procedures. “Our FP-M vessels will be engineered and built to the same high manufacturing and quality control standards as our patrol and fire boats currently in service throughout North America.”
An functional demand for the watercrafts is to supply Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection patrols for UNITED STATE Navy setups. This consists of; patrol, examination of various other waterborne possessions, and also accompanying big vessels in and also out of port in numerous weather condition and also water problems throughout the year, night and day.
The watercrafts will certainly each bring 4 tool places efficient in fitting approximately.50 quality gatling gun.
Each of the 33-foot lengthy craft will certainly have a 10-foot light beam and also include a complete cuddy cabin. Twin 225-hp outboard electric motors perseverance each watercraft. which will certainly bring 4 tool places efficient in fitting approximately.50 quality gatling gun. The light weight aluminum V-hull watercrafts are secured by a polyurethane foam collar cover.
“Our selection, after a long and rigorous competitive bid process, represents a significant accomplishment for Lake Assault Boats and our sister company, Fraser Shipyards,” stated DuMars. “Our entire team is very excited and prepared to provide these boats to serve with the U.S. Navy.”