EML Launches First Production Line of Patrol-Interdiction Surveillance Vessels

EML launches its first production-line, long range, high performance, Patrol-Interdiction-Surveillance Vessel, designed to operate in "Beaufort Force 10" Sea Conditions, with a patrol range of up to 8,000 Nm at low speed; allowing for extended service without re-fueling at remote ports that may have a questionable quality fuel source. The PI-65 has a cruising speed of over 33K., and an intercept speed of over 40K, which is setting new standards for performance and safety at sea. The PI-65 is fabricated of newly developed marine aluminum alloy which is lighter, stronger and has high corrosion resistance. State-Of- The-Art "Hydro Multi-Lift" shallow draft hull allows running in shallow waters where larger craft fear to go.

The PI-65 will be produced in a production series of one boat per month, and expanding to over two vessels per month as demand expands. Vessel models include open and enclosed wheel-house (Force Protection Craft).

General Mission: The PI-65 is a Costal and Offshore Craft, that is tactically sized, and is designed to be a highly reliable combatant craft capable of operating from land or maritime platforms. The general mission of PI-65 is to provide the operational commander a capability to persistently patrol in shallow littoral areas beyond sheltered harbors and bays, and into less sheltered open water out to and past the Departure Sea Area (DSA) , and to safely operate in "Beaufort 10" or less sea and associated wind conditions, for the purpose of force protection of friendly and coalition forces and critical infrastructure.

Mission profiles include patrol of Maritime Pre-Positioning Forces (MPF) and Joint Logistics Over The Shore (JLOTS) anchorage and marshaling areas, High-Value Asset (HVA) shipping escort, and tactical surface mobility for Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) operations, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) overwatch, Theater Security Cooperation (TSC), and Security Force Assistance (SFA).