The Marine Area Command has unveiled a new generation of state-of-the-art maritime assets to better respond to high-risk situations across the state’s coastline.
At a cost of $1.8 million, two new advanced rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs) are replacing two vessels that have been in service for more than 15 years.
The Class 5 Zodiac Hurricane 753 RHIBs are designed for maritime law enforcement, tactical police operations, counter-terrorism and security activities, proactive maritime safety and enforcement, and marine search and rescue operations.
The hull was manufactured in Taree with the fit-out completed in Caringbah at a cost of $907,000 per vessel.
The boats will be based in Newcastle and Port Kembla and are able to be deployed anywhere along the NSW coast.
