Cheetah Marine has been awarded a £350,000 contract to design and build a new boat for the UK’s Devon and Cornwall Police force.
The contract from RS Marine Group will provide the force with a high-performance vessel designed to enhance coastal operations and tackle key challenges, including organised immigration crime.
The bespoke power catamaran will be up to 11.5 metres in length and will have a minimum range of 180 nautical miles with a top speed exceeding 40 knots.
It will be able to seat up to ten personnel and will include an array of advanced features including multi-functional capabilities for marine patrols, diving operations, personnel transportation, and support for remotely operated underwater vehicles.
The vessel will also have heavyweight capacity and space to accommodate specialist equipment and will provide a comfortable ride for the crew even in extreme conditions.
In addition, the vessel will have full compliance with Police Boat Code Category B standards and MCA Category 2 regulations.
The contract represents Cheetah Marine’s fourth vessel commissioned by a UK police authority.
We are really excited to be working with Cheetah Marine on our new police vessel.
Stuart Tucker
“We are really excited to be working with Cheetah Marine on our new police vessel,” said Sergeant Stuart Tucker, from Devon and Cornwall Police Marine Unit.
“Cheetah works with police forces around the country and many of our colleagues have Cheetahs within their force.
“We have enjoyed seeing their production facilities and spending time in turning our specifications and ideas into reality. This will be a useful asset to help keep our coastlines and communities safer.”
Bas Edmonds, head of Cheetah Marine, added, “We are extremely proud to have been selected to build this flagship police boat for Devon and Cornwall Police.
“We have built boats for a number of overseas agencies including the recent delivery of a boat to the Turks and Caicos environment and coastal resources agency.
“Our team is committed to providing innovative, high-quality solutions that empower our clients to perform their critical missions with confidence and efficiency.
“This contract is a testament to our expertise in designing vessels that deliver in the toughest conditions, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with law enforcement agencies across the UK.”
