Compare Interior Features
View Situation:
The crew requires situational awareness.
| Capabilities Exercised |
One SINS Package |
Three SINS packages |
| Expected Outcomes |
The coxswain has significant situational awareness, but the other crew members are limited |
All crew members have similar situational awareness |
View Situation:
The crew requires visibility at night and in fog.
| Capabilities Exercised |
No vision enhancement capability |
Infrared camera part of system |
| Expected Outcomes |
Boat actions limited |
Crew able to perform more effectively because of better vision at night and in fog |
Compare Exterior Features
View Situation:
An individual must be recovered from the water.
| Capabilities Exercised |
High gunwales on side of boat |
Recessed recovery well |
| Expected Outcomes |
Crew must work from aft deck to recover individual |
Boat can pull up alongside individual and crew does not have as far to reach for recovery |
View Situation:
The boat must come alongside another vessel.
| Capabilities Exercised |
No fenders as part of the hull |
Fendering system |
| Expected Outcomes |
Crew must deploy fenders |
Boat can come alongside without risk of damage from bumping or shifting, freeing the crew for other tasks |
View Situation:
View Situation: The boat is along side a larger vessel.
| Capabilities Exercised |
Overhead of pilothouse is enclosed |
Overhead of pilothouse has a window that is made of polycarbonate which can withstand a great impact |
| Expected Outcomes |
Coxswain's visibility is restricted |
Coxswain has better visibility of the larger vessel |
Compare Design Features
View Situation:
The boat must navigate through debris in the water.
| Capabilities Exercised |
Appendages under the hull include propellers, rudders, shafts, and shaft struts |
Use of waterjets eliminates appendages under the hull |
| Expected Outcomes |
Collision between debris and appendages under the hull is difficult to avoid |
No appendages to damage. Waterjets can be backflushed to clear debris |
View Situation:
A fishing vessel is taking on water.
| Capabilities Exercised |
P-6 pump located in recessed deck below gunwale |
P-6 pump located on aft deck above gunwale |
| Expected Outcomes |
Crew must hoist pump above gunwale for delivery |
Crew can deliver pump quickly and with less effort |
View Situation:
A boat is in distress close to shore.
| Capabilities Exercised |
Draft: 4 feet, 1 inch |
Draft: 3 feet, 4 inches |
| Expected Outcomes |
The 41' UTB must consider the depth |
RB-M can conduct operations in shallower water and closer to shore like smaller boats but with more capabilities than the utility boat |
View Situation:
An individual must be recovered from the water.
| Capabilities Exercised |
Propeller propulsion system |
Jet drive system |
| Expected Outcomes |
The boat must manuever carefully to avoid striking the individual with the propellors |
The boat can quickly and safely approach the individual |
Compare Performance Features
View Situation:
A boat and its crew have sent out a distress call.
| Capabilities Exercised |
Top Speed: 26 knots |
Top Speed: 42.5 knots |
| Expected Outcomes |
The 41' UTB reaches the victims in over 16 minutes |
The RB-M reaches the victims in under 10 minutes |
Compare Safety Features
View Situation:
After an extended marine event, an emergency requires immediate response, extending the duration of crew operations.
| Capabilities Exercised |
Seating: 2 seats for crew of 4 |
Seating: 4 seats for crew of 4 |
| Expected Outcomes |
Seating for helmsman and navigator only, forcing other crew members to stand resulting in fatigue |
Seating for all crew members minimizing fatigue thereby increasing crew performance and safety |
View Situation:
The boat must operate in moderate, choppy seas.
| Capabilities Exercised |
Longitudinal center of gravity aft of the midpoint of the boat |
Longitudinal center of gravity is at the midpoint of the boat |
| Expected Outcomes |
Crew experiences a rougher ride |
Crew experiences a smoother ride |