Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to receive Kvichak’s RBM-C boat

Kvichak Marine Industries has received a contract to deliver a 44.5ft-long Response Boat Medium – C (RBM-C) in support of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department.

The sister ship of the US Coast Guard (USCG) 45ft-long Response Boat-Medium (RB-M) RB-M ship, RBM-C has been designed to meet the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) detection mission requirements of the LA County Sheriff’s department.

Kvichak has already built four commercial RB-M vessels for use by the US in various municipalities.

Camarc Design-designed all-aluminum vessel is powered by twin Detroit Diesel 60 series engines rated for 825 BHP each.

Rolls Royce Kamewa FF375S waterjets with Twin Disc MG5114SC transmission serve as propulsors for the vessels to enable manoeuvrability and a top speed exceeding 40k.

The vessel is scheduled to be delivered in spring 2013.

Equipped with Vector-Stick integrated control system, the ship features Kohler 11kW genset for AC power, climate controlled pilot house and cabin, D-Rubber push knee, CBRNE detection and KLEIN 5000V2 portable marine sonar.

Additional features include integrated navigation system, heated windows, STIDD shock mitigating seats, 800 lb SWL Davit system, new larger below decks cabin space and a SeaFLIR M-324XP.

The company has also delivered RBM-C for operation by the New York City Police Harbor Unit.

The RB-M has been procured by the USCG to replace its ageing 41ft and other non-standard utility boats (UTB).