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Silver Ships lands its biggest contract
| 题名： | Silver Ships lands its biggest contract |
| 正文语种： | eng |
| 作者： | K. Hocke |
| 摘要： | Silver Ships, Theodore, Ala., has been awarded a $6 million contract to build and deliver up to 246 high-speed maneuvering surface target (HSMST) custom vessels for the Navy. The contract is the largest and most lucrative in Silver Ships' history. The contract includes options that, if exercised, would bring the total value of the contract to $48.25 million. The aluminum boats will be built based on the shipyard's AM800 RIB series. As target vessels, the 27'x9'6" boats are subsequently destroyed by the Navy after delivery. Since 1994, the U.S. military has operated Silver Ships RIBs throughout all branches. The shipyard has built and delivered more than 800 RIBs, many used by the Navy to support ship, aviation training and operational needs. The AM800 target boats have air or foam collars depending on the boat variant. Each AM800 will be outfitted with a specialized compartment designed for installing remote control systems and electronics. These target boats are fully operational and built to the Navy's specifications and payload requirements depending on the boat's specific mission. Most of the HSMSTs ordered will be powered by twin Suzuki 225-hp outboards. The remaining boats in the contract will be powered by Mercury diesel outboards and placed on Navy vessels that don't carry gasoline. HSMSTs are designed with several uncommon design elements specific to their unique mission. One example is an above-deck fuel tank allowing operators to replace tanks quickly and easily. |
| 出版年： | 2023 |
| 期刊名称： | Work Boat |
| 卷： | 80 |
| 期： | 8 |
| 页码： | 22-23 |
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