Theodore, Ala., based Silver Ships Inc. reports that has received a contract award worth from the Naval Sea Systems Command for six Riverine Patrol Boats (RPB).
Worth $6.12 million, the Riverine Patrol Boat contract is a U. S. Navy Foreign Military Sale (FMS) award that will benefit a Pacific region ally. The 40 foot vessels are an extremely rugged, center console design and are powered by twin Yanmar 440 HP engines and waterjets. They are armed, armored and have been designed to carry 20...