Kvichak Marine Delivers PATROL 9 to Seattle Police Department (USA)

Kvichak Marine Delivers PATROL 9 to Seattle Police Department

Kvichak Marine Industries recently delivered, Patrol 9, a 45’ Response Boat Medium – C (RB-M C) to the Seattle Police Department Harbor Patrol Unit (SPD). Patrol 9 is the 500th hull built at Kvichak’s Ballard facility and will be based at the Harbor Patrol’s facility on nearby Lake Union.

Kvichak is currently building two additional RB-M C vessels for the New York Police Department Harbor Unit after delivering their first RB-M C in 2010.

SPD’s primary missions for the RB-M C will be marine law enforcement, maritime security, rescue and assistance. Patrol 9 is ready for service for the Opening Day of boating season in Seattle on Saturday, May 5th. Patrol 9 will be on display at the Seattle Maritime Festival on Pier 66/Bell Harbor Marina on Saturday, May 12th. Kvichak and the SPD Harbor Unit are hosting an open house at the Harbor Unit facility, 1717 N. Northlake Place, Lake Union Saturday, May 19th from 11am to 3pm. The RBM-C will be on display along with the Kvichak Harbor Patrol vessels built in 1997 and 2005.

For 30 years, Kvichak Marine has been recognized as a worldwide leader in the design and construction of high quality, hardworking aluminum vessels. Kvichak vessels are on the job and meeting the rigorous demands of the sea everyday. Whether it is fisheries patrol or firefighting; transporting passengers or transporting pilots — Kvichak constructs vessels that have been proven reliable and durable on any mission. Kvichak Marine Industries has received the first annual Manufacturer of the Year award for Washington State in the large companies category for 2010. This award was presented by Seattle Business magazine.

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, April 17, 2012