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contract could eventually involve the delivery of up to 470 boats across the Coast Guard fleet, with an additional 20 boats will be available to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Still another ten are slated for purchase by the U.S. Navy. The $192 million con- tract is one of the largest boat buys ofits kind for the Coast Guard. RB-S comes weapons-ready, with multiple weapons racks and an integrated weapons-ready mounting system at the bow. The forward-mounted gunner?s platform provides 180-degree firing capability while a pass-through hatch leads to the cabin for easy access in anyconditions.Based on Metal Shark?s exceptional defiant platform, the 28-foot RB-S ispowered by twin 225-horsepower (hp) Honda outboards for speeds exceeding 40 knots with a minimum range of 150nautical miles. The boat is road trans- portable for service between missions, and may also be transported via C130 aboard a specialized trailer. RBS also includes a full complement of commu-nications and navigation gear, as well as shock-mitigating seats for enhancedcrew comfort. The crew is further pro- tected from foes - and the elements - by a fully-enclosed cabin enhanced withballistic materials. Also well known by the military, state, and law enforcement agencies for their performance, agility, responsive- ness, stability, and speed is Ribcraft.Responding to the increase in demand for small agile and versatile vessels from US and international entities, Ribcraftdeveloped lighter weight performance oriented RIBs for shipboard operations such as the Ribcraft 7.0, and therecently introduced Ribcraft 5.7. These two vessels represent a lightweight alternative delivering higher top end speeds, while still providing the highest level of safety and operational reliabili- ty. As MarineNews went to press, Ribcraft reported a contract to deliver Global Marine Power, LLC is a marine and stationary power plant equipment supply and repair company. We carry a very large inventory of engine spares turbocharges/spares, compressors and centrifuges. Having a large inventory of engine spares means we can ship at short notice.? marine engines and spares ? power plant spares ? turbochargers and spares ? compressors & refrigeration ? centrifuges and spares ? hydraulic motors and pumps We specialize in Bergen - Normo, Wartsila, MaK and Deutz Engine Spares GlobalMarinePower.commarine engines ? power plants ? turbochargers6720 C Mayfair StHouston, TX 77087 USAt: +1 713 640 9300f: +1 713 640 9302www.globalmarinepower.com www.marinelink.com MN29MN#5 (18-31):MN 2011 Layouts 5/7/2012 9:57 AM Page 29