摘要: |
Bremerton, Wash.-based Inven-tech Marine Solutions built and delivered four 25'6"×8'6" production model fifth-generation over-the-horizon cutter boats (CB-OTH-V) to the Coast Guard last summer. The boats are part of a $104 million contract. The Coast Guard will test them in the field for several months to provide technical feedback. WorkBoat was invited to ride along during one of the boat's test runs. These lead production boats will allow the Coast Guard to assess and request, if necessary, changes in ergonomics, equipment, and parts choices. All CB-OTH-Vs are the same even though they will be on different types of cutters and operate in widely different environments. These first boats have been sent to Hawaii, New Jersey, Virginia, and Florida so that they can be tested on multiple oceans and in a variety of conditions. |