The waterjets are spaced to maximise the boat's manoeuvrability and resistance to yaw and sway forces.

Individual control of the reversing deflectors is with Ultra's hydro-mechanical control system actuated by twin levers at the helm. A Raytheon integrated electronics package is also fitted.

Garrett Cotter will perform patrol, port security, search and rescue, and vessel in distress duties in and around the Port of Halifax.

Responding to customer demand, UltraJet has expanded its product line to include the new UltraJet 575 waterjet, capable of absorbing input powers up to 1,700bhp. Twin UltraJet 575s were chosen by builder Kay Marine Sdn Bhd and owners the Marine Department of Sabah in Malaysia for their new 26.5m aluminium oil spill response vessels.

Each boat is powered by twin Caterpillar 3412E diesel engines rated 1,100bhp at 2,300rpm, each driving an UltraJet 575 steerable waterjet through a Twin Disc MG5145SC reduction gearbox. The combination provides the thrust to push the 97 ton displacement craft to 15 knots and delivers a bollard pull of 9 tons.

The Tanjung Kias and Tanjung Nosong exceeded contracted speed targets during successful trials and are now serving in the Sabah Waters as oil spill response vessels with additional fire fighting duties.

MJ Information No: 20231