After 3 Marine ...   The Relentless Pursuit of Leisure

With a pedigree in the grueling world of offshore racing, the V40S and the V55S represent the pinacle of Marine Surveillance and Security Vessels. Designed for military, coastal protection and policing applications coupled with bespoke design considerations for any serious security applications.

 

 

APPLICATIONS

• Designed for military, coastal protection and policing applications

• Defensive, offensive, information gathering and support tasks

• Patrolling and reactive operations• High speed interdiction and patrol level response

• Surveillance and monitoring

• Offshore and inshore infrastructure and resource protection

• Role specific modular design

 

PERFORMANCE

• Optimum balance of speed, payload and range

• Role-specific and modular equipment and sensor fits to meet operational need

• 55 knots intercept speed

• Standard 350NM range extendable to 500NM for endurance operations• 6 operators with full patrol equipment and 2 crew

• Cabin space for equipment storage, medical/CASEVAC station and additional seating capacity

• Accommodation, galley and life support for sustained operations for operators and crew

 

MACHINERY

• Engines 2x Diesel V12-1800 shp (3600 shp total)

• Propulsion 2 x Steerable reverse bucket performance waterjets

• Trim 2 x Automatedtrim interceptors

• Generator 230V/50Hz (25kWe output)

 

CONSTRUCTION

• Hull Post Cured Carbon Epoxy (High Density Foam) Sandwich

• Superstructure Post Cured Carbon Epoxy (High Density Foam) Sandwich

• Interior Lightweight Foam Core Materials

 

BRIDGE

• Touchscreen integrated digital displays.

• Engine start buttons and exhaust bypass switch

• Autopilot, steering indicator, digital compass

• Joystick control for low speed manoeuvring

• VHF and Satcom Radios

• On board integrated camera and intercom system (bow, engine room, cabin, aft)

• 8 x suspension seats

• GPS, AIS and radar display

• Search light controls

• Air conditioning

 

TANKS

• Integrated Fuel 3400L (Integrated Fuel Tanks)

• Fresh Water 800L

• Grey Water 500L (With Macerator)

• Black Water 300L

 

TENDERS / SAFETY / SPECIAL TO ROLE

• 2.85m Williams Turbojet Tender (4 Person)

• Tender Launch and Recovery System

• 2x 8-man life rafts with 24hr grab bags

• Dive Equipment Store

• Universal weapon mounts depending on role, aft and bow

 

SOLUTION SUPPORT

• On site operator training packages

• Global maintenance and warranty packages

• 24/7 support and technical advice

 

OPTIONAL EXTRAS FOR SPECIFIC CONFIGURATION

We will work with the client to fit bespoke additional extras on request. These additional modifications will be costed separately in accordance with the client requirement.

 

DELIVERY SCHEDULE

The standard V55S build, test and delivery period is 15 months, with subsequent boats following on at 3-month intervals. A 2 x standard boat V55S order can therefore be operational and with the client within 18 months from order confirmation. On site training can begin from the 15th month point.