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The PI-65 is a tactically sized Coastal and Offshore Craft, designed to be a highly reliable combatant craft ca- pable of operating from land or maritime platforms. The general mission of PI-65 is to provide the operational capa- bility to persistently patrol in shallow littoral areas beyond sheltered harbors and bays, and into less sheltered open water out to and past the Departure Sea Area (DSA), and to safely operate in Beaufort 10? or less sea and associ- ated wind conditions, for the purpose of force protection of friendly and coalition forces and critical infrastructure. As the role of the 600-foot warship becomes less effective in these times of piracy, terrorism and other growing secu- rity threats, envision a future where a new Naval concept emerges using a large number of small high-speed vessels capable of speeds of 50 knots. Imagine a squadron of four PI-65 vessels, loitering with ? ve-man crews (augmented by special boarding teams) who provide visual con? rmation of vessel shipments headed toward Southeastern U.S. ports while providing a visual deterrence for Homeland Security and also be on call for maritime emergencies.Upon orders to deploy for interdiction, PI-65 gas tur- bine powered boats can switch from electric APU fuel con- Euro Marine Ltd. answers the call for small, Long-range offshore High-Speed Patrol, Interdiction and Surveillance Vessels, capable of operating in severe sea and weather conditions. These hulls come with an added propulsion twist. The Versatile PI 65 Coastal and Offshore Craft BOAT OF THE MONTH September 201394 MNMN Sept2013 Layout 82-95.indd 948/29/2013 4:28:34 PM