The Coast Guard Fleet Branch’s “Preparation for the Construction of a Coast Guard Vessel Development Plan 35-ton Patrol Boat” PP-3525 was officially submitted to the Tainan Coast Guard on January 10 under the witness of President Zhuo Rongtai of the Executive Yuan. On this day (17th), a 100-ton patrol boat was dispatched to greet the 35-ton patrol boat with water jets to offer blessings to the 35-ton boat that has joined the ranks of maritime law enforcement, and to announce to all fishermen that the power of duty in Tainan waters has gained new strength.
The newly built 35-ton patrol boat adopts water-jet propellers and has a maximum speed of 45 knots, which is about 83 kilometers per hour. It has fast speed, shallow draft, flexible maneuverability, and an endurance of 600 miles. When suspicious targets are found at sea or life-saving rescue cases can be Speed up and go immediately. This type of boat is equipped with a high-pressure water sight with fire-extinguishing function. The water spray volume is about 70,000 liters per hour and the maximum range exceeds 60 meters. In addition to being effective in performing fire-fighting tasks, it can also be used to clamp down and drive away illegal cross-border fishing boats, use strong law enforcement methods. In addition, the hull part is made of aluminum alloy to strengthen the anti-collision function of the ship’s side. For ships that refuse to cooperate with illegal vessels, strong boarding and inspection measures will be adopted, effectively improving the life-saving and rescue capabilities and illegal investigation capabilities in Tainan waters.
The Tainan Coast Guard said: The new 35-ton patrol boat can quickly respond to various situations at sea with its high maneuverability. If the public finds something illegal or needs the services of the coast patrol unit, please call the coast patrol “118” service as soon as possible. According to the special line report, the Coast Guard will immediately go to deal with it to safeguard the safety of Chinese people.