Coastal Interceptors for Kuwait Coast Guard

 

Following an extensive evaluation protocol, the Kuwaiti Ministry of the interior has placed an order with Tampa Yacht Manufacturing LLC based in Florida – U.S.A, parent company of Tampa Defence UK and Tampa Defense USA, for 29 Fast Coastal Interceptor craft for the Kuwaiti Coast Guard.

The 14.42M craft are powered by Man R6-800 diesels rated at 1600hp. The Tampa Yacht 44 FCI has a top speed of 55+ knots at full load and a range of over 300 nautical miles at 38 knots.

With a crew capacity of up to six Coast Guard personnel the craft is equipped with NIJ111A ballistic armour, Areneson Surface Drives, crew served weapon mounts and a comprehensive electronic suite. The first craft will be delivered in September 2015.

Recent Tampa Yacht deliveries have included Fast Attack / Force Protection Craft, SWAT Patrol Craft and Rigid Inflatable Craft for Special Forces and Military operators.

Tampa Yacht Manufacturing has a pedigree in designing and building high performance composite craft for Military and Special Forces customers.

With facilities in Tampa, Florida, and offices in the United Kingdom, Tampa Yacht Manufacturing is at the forefront of fast military and para military craft design and manufacturing.