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35 Knot Workboats Speed to Mauritius

Portchester UK based VT Halmatic have delivered four RTK Logistic Support Boats to the Mauritius Police for use as heavy duty general purpose workboats by the Coastguard Division.
The RTK Logistic Support Boat features a manually operated bow ramp which enables a Land Rover to drive on board.
The RTK Logistic Support Boat features a manually operated bow ramp which enables a Land Rover to drive on board.

The craft are a new commercial derivative of the 9m Combat Support Boat proven in service with the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence and feature a raised aft wheelhouse with a ramped well deck.

The planing, asymmetrical catamaran hull form is manufactured from conventional GRP and features a high degree of reserve buoyancy to enable the craft to remain afloat when fully swamped.

The self-draining well deck has a manually operated bow ramp and is capable of carrying a short wheelbase Land Rover, general cargo or personnel with the modular straddle seating in place.

Power is provided by twin 200hp outboard motors to give a service speed in excess of 35 knots.

The outboards are protected and can be raised quickly to facilitate beach landings.

MJ Information No: 18208

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The RTK Logistic Support Boat features a manually operated bow ramp which enables a Land Rover to drive on board.

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