Editors Note: Media wishing to attend are requested to arrive at Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England at 1 Little Harbor Road, Woods Hole, Mass., 02543, by 8:00 a.m.
BOSTON — The crews of Coast Guard Station Woods Hole are scheduled to receive their first 45-foot Response Boat–Medium (RB-M), Thursday at approximately 9 a.m.
WHO: Crewmembers Station Woods Hole
WHERE: 1 Little Harbor Road, Woods Hole, Mass., 02543
WHEN: Thursday, 9 a.m. Media is requested to arrive at the sector by 8 a.m. to be escorted on base.
The new 45-foot Response Boat-Medium (RB-M) boasts an improved design, new ergonomics, and enhanced safety features, making boat crews more effective in performing their multiple missions. The RB-M is part of the Coast Guard’s plan to standardize and revitalize its shore-based boat fleet.
Replacing the Coast Guard’s 41-foot Utility Boats (UTB), the 45-foot RB-M's improved design, new ergonomics, and enhanced safety features will make Station Woods Hole boat crews more effective in performing their multiple missions.
RB-M features include:
- Deep vee, double chine hull form
- Self-righting, 45-foot all-aluminum boat
- Prominent fendering
- Twin diesel engines with water jet propulsion
- Multiple navigation displays, wireless crew communication system and Infra Red (IR) camera
- Pilothouse with shock mitigating seats for crew of four
- Climate controlled cabin
- Survivor’s compartment for five