US Coast Guard orders new heavy-weather response boats

Missions will include search and rescue, disabled vessel towing, law enforcement, and ports, waterways and coastal security missions.

Each SPC-HWX II will measure 64 feet (20 metres) long will feature self-righting capability and the ability to operate in 35-foot (11-metre) seas, 25-foot (7.6-metre) surf, and winds of up to 60 knots. Two 1,200hp (890kW) diesel engines will deliver speeds of up to 20 knots and a bollard pull of 300 tons.