The United States Department of State awarded a contract to Willard Marine, Inc., to provide the Philippine National Police Maritime Group with patrol vessels equipped to conduct search and rescue operations along Philippine maritime borders.
This contract marks the third time Willard Marine provides military vessels to the Philippines. Willard has also developed boats recently for international military use by the Navy of Ukraine and the Nepalese Army.
Aluminium Patrol Boats
Willard Marine will provide the Philippine National Police Maritime Group with aluminium, 30-foot patrol boats with twin 480-hp engines and dual water jets, as well as 34-foot patrol boats with 600-hp engines and dual water jets. To increase crew comfort and safety, the cabins will feature shock- mitigating seats, heating and air conditioning. Gun posts will be positioned forward and aft, and the boats will display a 40 oz polyurethane foam collar.
The customised patrol craft for the Philippines is derived from a former SeaArk Marine boat design that Willard Marine acquired the licensing rights to last year.
