Patrol boat

inboardrigid hull

OverviewWight Shipyard Co (WSC)’s newbuild hybrid vessel is designed for port, harbour and river operations where strict environmental limits and variable-speed mission profiles are required. The 9 m example illustrates a vessel capable of switching between a low-speed, low-emission mode for sensitive areas and a high-speed mode for rapid response or transit.ApplicationsPort, harbour and river patrolsPilotage and pilot boat dutiesPolice, Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Royal Navy coastal operationsTechnical specificationsVessel type: Hybrid patrol vesselIntended sectors: Port, harbour and river patrol; pilot servicesIntended operators: Port and river authorities, police forces, MOD, Royal NavyOperational capability: Variable-speed operation with dedicated low-speed environmental mode and high-speed transit/response modeDesign objective: Compliance with stringent pollution and environmental standards; optimized for mixed patrol/pilot missions