Defiant 165' 140' 100'
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Based on the proven Damen Stan Patrol 5009, the Metal Shark 165 Defiant (shown) is a capable patrol vessel featuring Sea Axe technology that combines greatly enhanced efficiency with unsurpassed seakeeping abilities. Hullform: Metal Shark’s 165’ (50m), 140’ (43m), and 100’ (31m) DEFIANT offshore patrol vessels are based on globally-proven Damen designs. All three vessels utilize the Damen “Enlarged Ship Concept,” where the hull of a ship is extended to create an elongated hull form that substantially enhances seakeeping, operability and crew comfort by reducing vertical ship motions. The...

DEFIANT OFFSHORE PATROL SERIES 165’ 140’ 100’ The Metal Shark 140’ Defiant shown here is based on the venerable Damen Stan Patrol 4207, which has been extensively proven with over 60 vessels either in service or under construction for ten customers worldwide. The 140’ Defiant is designed on the Damen “Enlarged Ship Concept" and offers superb operability and seakeeping characteristics. Construction: Each Defiant Offshore Patrol vessel is produced at Metal Shark’s large vessel shipyard complex in Franklin, Louisiana USA where upon completion they are easily launched in the Gulf of Mexico. All...

The all-aluminum Metal Shark 100’ Defiant is based on the state-of-the-art Damen Stan Patrol 3007. This next-generation offshore patrol boat features the proven Damen "Sea Axe" bow and the extended, slender hullform that gives the Stan Patrol models their superlative seakeeping characteristics. Layout: Each Defiant model features Metal Shark’s pillarless glass to significantly reduce blind spots. This, combined with the elevated superstructure, provides ideal visibility for the crew. The Defiant’s wheel house has been placed at the location where ship motions are least: approximately one...

Crew Ergonomics: The major controls and communication devices of each Defiant Offshore Patrol vessel are integrated into the helmsman’s seat. Even in the most inclement conditions, the helmsman can easily and comfortably control the ship. Throughout the vessel, flexible carpentry and floating floors have been deployed to reduce vibration. Like all Metal Sharks, interior layout may be fully customized to suit virtually any mission requirement.

Navigation & Communication: Each Defiant wheelhouse is fitted with a state of the art Integrated Navigational System (INS) based on proven technology. The typical INS configuration includes: X-band radar + S-band radar, Autopilot, Differential GPS, Electronic Chart System (ECDIS), Automatic Identification System (AIS), Echo sounder and Speed log, Gyro compass and Magnetic compass, Communication equipment (GMDSS A2/A3), VHF radio telephone with DSC watch receiver, VHF handheld radio telephone, MF/HF radio telephone with DSC watch receiver, Navtex, Epirb, Sart, and FLIR.

Propulsion: Metal Shark’s Defiant Offshore Patrol vessels can be equipped with Caterpillar or MTU engines.In standard configuration, the 165 Defiant is equipped with four Fixed Pitch Propellers, two hydraulic bow thruster and two rudders. The 140 Defiant is equipped with two Controllable Pitch Propellers, single bow thruster, and two rudders. The 100 Defiant is equipped with two Fixed Pitch Propellers, single bow thruster, and two rudders. All controls of the engines, bow thruster and rudders are integrated in the helmsman’s seat. The ship can be controlled from the wheelhouse and also the...

Metal Shark’s Franklin Shipyard: . The Defiant Offshore Patrol vessels are fabricated at Metal Shark’s large vessel shipyard complex in Franklin, Louisiana. This 25-acre waterfront facility is situated with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and supports aluminum and steel shipbuilding efforts for vessels up to 250’. Metal Shark has extensive experience in producing custom patrol boats, with hundreds of vessels in service with the United States Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, Army, and the militaries of partner nations worldwi

HULL MATERIAL: Steel WHEELHOUSE MATERIAL: Aluminium HULL MATERIAL: Steel SUPERSTRUCTURE: Aluminium HULL MATERIAL: Aluminum SUPERSTRUCTURE: Aluminium DIMENSIONS LOA: 165' / 50.02 m BEAM: 31' / 9.40 m DEPTH AT SIDES: 14' / 4.30 m DRAFT: 11'6” / 3.50 m TANK CAPACITIES FUEL OIL: 16,669 Gallons / 63.10 m3 FRESH WATER: 7,027 Gallons / 26.60 m3 BILGE WATER 713 Gallons / 2.70 m3 LUB OIL /DIRTY OIL TANK: 476 Gallons / 1.80 m3 SEWAGE (GREY): 3,091 Gallons / 11.70 m3 SEWAGE (BLACK): 1,849 Gallons / 7.00 m3 PROPULSION SYSTEM MAIN ENGINES: 4 x Caterpillar C32 TOTAL POWER: 4324 bkW (5800 bhp) 2000-2300...