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Patrol Boats

USCG

U.S. Coast Guard History Service

The United States Life Saving Service established the Point Adams Station in 1888. are designed to operate without interruption in a capsize and security missions, and are found at Coast Guard sta- event, and the boat can self-right in less than 30 seconds. tions throughout the country.

Top speed is 25 knots. More than 100 are operational. The

Coast Guard is currently conducting a service life extension 29’ RESPONSE BOAT-SMALL (RB-S II) - program to extend the service life of the 47-foot MLB ? eet. METAL SHARK ALUMINUM BOATS, Jeanerette, LA

The Coast Guard has procured 370 multi-mission RB-S II 45’ RESPONSE BOAT - MEDIUM (RB-M) - boats. They entered service in 2008 and are assigned to boat

MARINETTE MARINE, Marinette, stations throughout the country, as well as with Maritime

WI/KVICHAK MARINE, Seattle, WA Safety and Security Teams (MSST) and training commands.

They entered service in 2008, with 174 of them built.

With excellent maneuverability, the waterjet propulsion 49’ STERN-LOADING BUOY BOAT (BUSL) - makes them maneuverable and fast—40 knots plus. They COAST GUARD YARD, Curtis Bay, MD are used for off-shore search and rescue, law enforcement, A number of boats are used to maintain the aids to navi- 20 | MN July 2025