40 Knots FRP Interceptor Craft
The boats shall be day / night surveillance and investigation vessels for operating in shallow waters in and around harbour and anchorage. The boats shall be highly seaworthy,unsinkable type (having 10% reserve buoyancy even when filled with water) and shall be able to sustain operation upto sea state 2 in open sea and also in breaking sea waves near the coast while in shallow water.The boats have propulsion, power generation,life saving & ballistic protection and other engineering and electrical systems to carry out safe and reliable operation to perform the following functions.
- Undertake harbour and nearby coastal patrol independently.
- Investigate suspected vessels in / near harbour / anchorage for law enforcement duties.
- Limited search and rescue operations in and around harbour.
- Transportation of limited men and material between shore and vessels at anchorage.
| MAIN CHARACTERISTICS | |
| General | |
| Functions | Day /night surveillance and investigation vessel operating in shallow waters in and around harbour and anchorage for law enforcement duties |
| Material of Construction | |
| Hull Material | Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) |
| Wheelhouse | FRP with bullet proof panels |
| Classification | |
| FRP with bullet proof panels | |
| Main Particulars | |
| Length Overall | 9.85 M |
| Length of Waterline | 9.25 M |
| Breadth (mid.) | 3.38 M |
| Draught at amidships | 0.65 M (Light) |
| Draught Max | 0.74 M |
| Displacement | 5.40 Tons (full load Condition) |
| Capacities | |
| Accommodation | 04 crew and upto 10 passengers |
| FuelOil | 550 Liters |
| Fresh Water | 100 Liters |
| Performance | |
| Speed | 40 knots |
| Range | 75 NM at 25 knots with 25% reserve |
| Propulsion System | |
| Main Engine | 2 x 275 BHP VERADO MARINER OBMs |
| Electrical Equipment | |
| Networks | 12VDC |
| Deck Equipment | |
| Bollards, Fairlead, Bow roller,Tow hook etc. | |
| Auxiliary System | |
| As per Class requirements | |
| Armament | |
| Provision for fitment of one LMG at foredeck and locker for stowage of arms. | |
| Nautical, Surveillance and Communication equipment | |
| Magnetic compass,VHF & Police Radio, Walkie-talkies, Siren, Loudhailer, Electric whlstle, Marine & night vision binoculars,Search light. | |
| Life Saving Appliances | |
| Life jackets, Life buoys etc. | |
| Personal protection equipment | |
| Bullet proof wheelhouse, Bullet proof jackets & bullet proof helmets etc | |