Cape Class Patrol Boats

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The Australian Government, in its 2010-11 Budget, committed to enhancing maritime border security by investing in eight new Cape Class Patrol Boats to replace the aging Bay Class vessels. Austal was awarded the contract to design, build, and provide in-service support for these vessels.

Project Overview
The Cape Class Patrol Boats project is the largest maritime acquisition by Customs and Border Protection. The first vessel was operational in early 2013, with the full fleet expected by late 2015. The contract includes a minimum of eight years of in-service support, with options for extension.

Capabilities and Features
The Cape Class Patrol Boats offer enhanced range, endurance, and flexibility compared to the Bay Class. Key capabilities include:

28-day patrols and 4,000 nautical miles range before refueling.
Operation in higher sea states and severe conditions.
Capacity for future upgrades in surveillance and response capabilities.
Ability to launch two Tender response Vessels simultaneously.

Operational Use
These patrol boats are deployed based on aerial surveillance, community reports, and radar sightings. They address threats such as smuggling, illegal fishing, environmental monitoring, and maritime terrorism.

Technical Specifications

Main engines: 2 x Caterpillar 3516C, 2 x 2,525 kW @ 1,800 rpm.
Speed: 26 knots; Range at 12 knots: > 4000 nautical miles.
Length: 58.1 meters; Beam: 10.8 meters; Draft: 3.1 meters.
Crew: 18, with facilities for intercepted individuals.
Armament: Two deck-mounted 0.50 cal machine guns.
Communication: Secure/non-secure voice and data systems.

Conclusion
The Cape Class Patrol Boats are a critical component of Australia's maritime security strategy, enhancing the ability to monitor and respond to threats across the extensive Australian coastline and maritime zones.

Catalog excerpts

Austal Patrol 58 – Cape Class CAPE CLASS PATROL BOATS PROJECT In the 2010-11 Budget, the Australian Government reaffirmed its depot level maintenance activities. Further options can be exercised commitment to improving maritime border security by investing by Customs and Border Protection for in-service support for the life in building and supporting eight new enhanced patrol boats to replace the Bay Class vessels, which are nearing the end of their planned operational life. This contract is Austal’s second significant contract with Customs In March 2010, Customs and Border Protection released a tender fleet of eight Bay Class vessels. and Border Protection, having designed and constructed its current for the design and construction of these boats. Austal emerged as the winner of the contract to design, build and provide in-service The new Cape Class Patrol Boats represent a significant investment in support to Customs and Border Protection’s next generation of Australia’s long term security and is the biggest maritime acquisition project ever undertaken by Customs and Border Protection. The in-service support contract extends for a minimum period of The first Cape Class Patrol Boat came on line in early 2013, and eight years and encompasses a full range of intermediate and the full fleet will be operational by late 2015.

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ABOUT THE CAPE CLASS PATROL BOATS The Cape Class Patrol Boats have greater range, endurance and flexibility in responding to maritime security threats than the current Bay Class vessels. These boats also have enhanced capability to operate in higher sea states and survive in more severe conditions. The patrol boats have capacity to accommodate future upgrades in surveillance technology and response capability. It is intended that these vessels will be connected to the Australian Maritime Security Operations Centre via an Australian Maritime Identification System terminal onboard each vessel....

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AUSTAL Patrol 58 – cape ClaSS YARD NO: 361 - 368 Vessel Type: Cape Class Patrol Boat Profile @ centreline BridgE deck MAIN deck CLIENT: Austral ian customs and border prote ction ser vic e LOWER deck 100 Clarence Beach Road Tel +61 8 9410 1111 Henderson Fax +61 8 9410 2564 Western Australia 6166 [email protected] www.austal.com

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