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Halmatic to Celebrate 50th Anniversary at seawork2002
01 Mar 2002
The UK boatbuilder Halmatic Limited returns to seawork as an exhibitor in both the indoor and the floating exhibitions.
The Portchester-based shipyard has begun its anniversary year in good form with the announcement of a contract to supply four Pacific 32 wheelhouse RIBs, three Arctic 22 RIBs and an RTK Marine 9m Logistic Support Boat to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
The new fleet is designed to fulfil the MCA's operational requirements and will be based around the UK. The new craft will be built to Lloyds Register of Shipping Rule Report 10 and the MCA Brown Code Category 3 Rules.
The RTK Marine Logistic Support Boat is a commercial derivative of the successful Combat Support Boat exhibited at seawork last summer and currently in service with the UK Ministry of Defence. The craft features an asymmetrical narrow tunnel hull form and is powered by twin Yanmar inboard diesel engines coupled to Hamilton waterjets to provide a service speed in excess of 25 knots. The large wheelhouse will accommodate six crew on individual suspension seats and boasts a galley, air conditioning and day heads.
The Arctic 22 RIBs will be trailer mounted for ease of deployment and will be powered by twin 90hp outboard motors.
The Pacific 32 RIBs feature a large air conditioned wheelhouse with seating for six crew, a galley and day head. Twin Yanmar inboard diesels will drive Hamilton waterjets to give a service speed in excess of 25 knots.
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