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Ocean Falcon is part of a $300-million ? eet modernization program.

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RibCraft

RIB powered by Yamaha

USNS Brunswick emerges from Austal.

exceeds 50 mph 3

Austal 1 Ribcraft Delivers to Decatur Police Department and general ? eld support for offshore operations at the Curlew Field, in the North Sea.

Ribcraft deliverd a specialized Ribcraft 7.8 for patrol and enforcement operations to the The ship can accommodate 21 and has the amenities to rescue up to 300 people. As well

City of Decatur, Alabama. The 25-ft. purpose built mission speci? c RIB will be used by as incorporating the very latest technology systems including a towing capacity of up to the Decatur Police Department for tactical operations and on water patrols. Featuring a 65 tons, it measures 66.8 x 16 m and features two MAN main engines with a power of center console with a front bench seat, leaning post, custom aft seating and tow post, the 1935 kW each. Ocean Falcon is a new H820 design from Havyard Ship Design. It was 7.8 provides a large open deck to offer versatility. Equipped with twin Yamaha 150 hp built and developed in Passai, Spain by Zamakona shipbuilders, in close collaboration with engines, the RIB reaches speeds in excess of 50 mph. Atlantic Offshore Rescue over an 18 month period. 2 Ocean Falcon Delivered 3 Austal Launches USNS Brunswick

Atlantic Offshore Rescue unveiled its third new vessel in the past 12 months as part of its Austal launched the recently christened USNS Brunswick (JHSV 6) at its manufacturing ? eet modernization program, an investment program of more than $300m. Ocean Falcon facility in Mobile, Ala. The 338-foot Joint High Speed Vessel will undergo ? nal out? tting and is a new Class A Multi Role and Emergency Response and Rescue (MRV/ERRV) vessel. At- testing before sea trials and delivery to the U.S. Navy later this year. USNS Brunswick is lantic Offshore Rescue will provide emergency recovery, rescue cover, tanker assistance the sixth JHSV Austal has launched as part of a $1.6 billion 10-ship block buy contract. 62 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • JUNE 2015

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