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30MNMay 2012several of the 5.7s to a large naval contractor who will use the RIBs aboard large ships ? no doubt to increase the capabilities and agility of a much larger naval presence. The Ribcraft 5.7 is designed for shipboard operation, the 5.7 is easily deployed for rescue responses, marine inter- dictions, security, personnel transfers, and search and seizure operations. With an overall length less than 19', the compact size of the Ribcraft 5.7 allows for the vessel to meet the tightest of shipboard stowage constraints while still meeting operational requirements. Agile and responsive, this RIB delivers unmatched performance for any waterborne response. The 5.7 is available with a vari- ety of I/O diesel engine options capable of operating onJP5 or JP8 with the choice of stern drives or water jets. Ribcraft President Brian Gray told MarineNews , ?Our team has put a tremendous amount of time and resources into designing and building the new 5.7 to meet the emerging shipboard requirements of twenty-first century naval vessels." Silver Ships, Inc., of Theodore, AL, was recently award- ed a contract to build six Riverine Patrol Boats (RPB) by the U.S. Navy Foreign Military Sales Agency (FMS) Silver Ships, Inc. Tampa Yacht Manufacturing LLC MN#5 (18-31):MN 2011 Layouts 5/7/2012 9:58 AM Page 30