Patrol special vessel 85 DEFIANT

aluminum

Metal Shark’s 85 Defiant is a proven patrol vessel based on Damen Shipyards’ 2606 standardized patrol craft platform, and built by Metal Shark in Louisiana, USA. The Stan Patrol design has been extensively proven, with multiple parent craft vessels in service with US and foreign militaries. Metal Shark, a leader in patrol boat design and construction, has applied its own proprietary patrol boat enhancements to this proven hullform. The result is a reliable and efficient vessel boasting next-generation features that enhance mission capability. The 85 Defiant is designed to support a wide range of missions including search and rescue, border patrol, police and customs duties, counter-narcotics operations, and securing waters of economic importance. Key attributes of this craft include excellent performance and seakeeping, large payload capacity, economical operating cost, proven durability, and modern crew-friendly design. The 85 Defiant serves as an ideal mothership in support of extended offshore and nearshore patrol operations. The vessel has been designed to support a crew of 10+ personnel and is capable of remaining at sea for extended periods. The 85 Defiant employs a proven deep vee hull with raked bow, wide reversed chines, and spray rails. Propeller tunnels have been integrated into the aft running surface to enhance efficiency, reduce draft, and to mitigate noise and vibration while underway. The vessel has been built for extended military use in an open-ocean environment. The durable, fully-welded aluminum hull features multiple watertight bulkheads and oversized scantlings throughout.