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50Maritime Reporter & Engineering News RIBS & Patrol Craft SilverShips: Riverine Patrol Boats Silver Ships won a contract to build six Riverine Patrol Boats (RPB) by the U.S. Navy Foreign Military Sales Agency (FMS) which includes the design, con-struction, delivery, reactivation and training for maintainers andoperators. The RPB is 40 feet LOA and is powered by twin Yanmar diesels coupled to Hamilton waterjets. The RPB draws less than 24-in. of water and has a cruising speed in ex- cess of 30 knots when fullyloaded with a range greater than250 NM. Ballistic protection for crew, troops and machinery spaces are incorporated into the design and the RPB has the capability of firing multiple weapons systems.. The RPB?s command and control (C4SIR) systems allow the craft to operate independently at night in an undetected mode. www.silverships.com Tampa Yacht Manufacturing: Tempest 35 SPC (Swat Patrol Craft) The 35-SPC is a purpose-built craft for special weapons and tactics (SWAT) teams. The Tempest 35 SPC is de- signed and constructed to IACS standards and is fully Classed to RINA-MIL High Speed Military Patrol Craft certification. The 35-SPC is powered by a pair of YAN- MAR 6LPTA-STP2, 315 HP inboard diesel engines with ZF Marine Transmissions mounted to a pair of high performance UltraJet UJ305 water-jets. The Yanmar/ZF- UltraJet propulsion package is capable of powering the 35 SPC to a maximum speed of 40 knots (WOT) with a minimum sustained cruising speed of 35 knots. http://www.tampa-yacht.com RIBCRAFT: 5.7 RIBCRAFT introduces the RIBCRAFT 5.7. Designedfor shipboard operation, it is easily deployed for rescue responses, marine interdictions, security, personnel transfers, and search and seizure operations. Measuring19-ft., the boat?s compact size allows for the vessel to meet the tightest of shipboard stowage constraints while still meeting operational requirements. It is available with a variety of I/O diesel engine options capable of operating on JP5 or JP8 with the choice of stern drives or water jets. The 5.7 features a deep V hull, full length lifting strakes, heavy duty multi chambered Hypalon tubes with pressure relief valves, and high profile rub- strake. www.ribcraftusa.com MR May 12 # 7 (50-55):MR Template 5/7/2012 3:13 PM Page 50