Also Known As
HELGOLAND Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull
Origin Germany
Program Status: Under Construction
Contractor/s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Description:
The SWATH revenue cutter is a Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull design being built by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems' Nordseewerke shipyard in Emden for the German Customs Authorities. Two of these 1,000-ton offshore patrol vessels will be delivered in May and November 2009 to serve as coast guard ships. The SWATH craft shows an excellent seagoing performance, even at high seas. Its diesel electric propulsion system consists of four MTU 16V 4000 M 40B engines developing 2,200 KW each.
Specifications Dimensions: Beam 19 m, Draft 9 m, Length 49.4 m
Weights: Full Displacement 1,000 t
Performance: Top Speed 20 kt (37 kph)
Power: Power 8,800 kW
Operators
Germany / 2 / Planned
Ships
BORKUM / Under Construction
Commissioning: November 2009
HELGOLAND / Under Construction
Launch/Keel Laying: Friday, August 08, 2008 Christening: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 Commissioning: May 2009