Offshore Patrol Cutter

Offshore Patrol Cutter
Offshore Patrol Cutter.

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Offshore Patrol Cutter is one design among several new cutter designs developed as part of the Integrated Deepwater System Program.[1]

The cutter will have two rear-launching ramps, each capable of launching and retrieving a RHIB (rigid-hull inflatable boat), without first stopping.[2][3] Unlike smaller cutters, like the Marine Protector, the Offshore Patrol Cutter and the National Security Cutter will be able to launch and retrieve both the Short Range Prosecutor and the larger Long Range Interceptor. The RHIBs will be used for intercepting suspect vessels, or for rescuing swimmers. Both RHIB types are propelled by diesel powered water jets.

References

  1. ^ "Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC)". Integrated Deepwater System Program. http://www.uscg.mil/deepwater/system/opc.htm. Retrieved 2007-09-01. 
  2. ^ "Short Range Prosecutor (SRP)". Integrated Deepwater System Program. http://www.uscg.mil/deepwater/system/srp.htm. Retrieved 2007-09-01. 
  3. ^ "H770 DJ Short Range Prosecutor (technical specifications)". Zodiac Group. http://www.zodiacmilpro.com/product/sbyt/info/770DJSRP.pdf. Retrieved 2007-09-01. 

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