The Coast Guard Response Boat-Medium (RB-M) Acquisition Project is the third
initiative in the Response Boats 2010 strategic vision and transition plan,
aimed at standardizing and revitalizing the Coast Guard’s shore-based
response fleet. The RB-M will re-capitalize capabilities of the existing
multi-mission 41’ Utility Boats (UTB) and multiple nonstandard boats to
meet the needs of the Coast Guard.
Learn more about the RB-M
The second Response Boat-Medium was accepted at Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment on August 7, 2008.
- RB-M 45603 - Expected delivery in September 2008 to Key West, Florida
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RB-M 45604 - Expected delivery in October 2008 to Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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RB-M 45605 - Expected delivery in November 2008 to New York, New York
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RB-M 45606 - Expected delivery in December 2008 to Port Aransas, Texas
Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment accepted the Coast Guard's newest multi-mission platform, Response Boat-Medium (RB-M) CG-45602, in Ilwaco, Wash., August 7, 2008, three days after celebrating the service's 218th birthday.
Station Cape Disappointment received the boat based on the challenges posed by its heavy weather operations. The RB-M is a multi-mission boat that will operate in coastal zones, which include inshore and inland waterways and open ocean out to 50-nautical-miles. This self-righting, 45-foot all-aluminum boat with twin diesel engines and water jet propulsion will significantly enhance Station Cape Disappointment's capabilities. Read more>>
RB-M Fact Sheet (pdf)
Surface Fact Sheet (pdf)
Response Boat-Medium Overview Video
Response Boat-Medium Acceptance Trials Video
Check out the Response Boat-Medium Self-Righting Video
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