Two 19m 40kt Boats to be Delivered Over Three Years

BMT and Marine Specialised Technology (MST) have been selected by the UK MoD to provide two 19m high-speed fast patrol vessels to be operated by the Royal Navy’s Gibraltar Squadron.

Built by MST and capable of achieving speeds of 40kts, the two vessels will be delivered over the next three years and will be capable of operating in the most demanding conditions. The two companies will also collaborate to provide a comprehensive integrated logistics support (ILS) package.

Sarah Kenny, Chief Executive at BMT, said of the “[…] technically challenging project [that the] contract is a great reflection of the way our teams can combine expertise to produce a winning design, as well as a tailored ILS package. The 19m vessels will provide a step forward in enhancing operational capabilities for the Royal Navy’s Gibraltar Squadron […] BMT has an extensive range of proven in-service patrol boats for the demanding military and coastguard sectors in the UK and overseas. This latest contract underscores our agility in producing carefully tailored designs that suit each individual operator’s particular requirements.”