US Navy Orders Twelve Rapid Response Skimmers

US Navy has awarded a contract for twelve (12) 30’ Rapid Response Skimmers (RRS) to Kvichak Marine, Industries, Inc.

The vessels are to be delivered over the next 18 months, with options for up to thirty (30) additional skimmers to be delivered through 2019.

The Kvichak RRS is Navy’s tier one response asset, and these craft will supplement the Navy’s current fleet of over 85 units in operation in Navy ports worldwide since 1994.

The rapid-response, shallow-water capable craft is ideally suited for use on oil spills in waterways, bays and harbors. This all-aluminum vessel is 30’-3” long, with a beam of 9’-8”, a draft of 2’-6″, and is easily trailerable. Powered by twin 90hp outboards, the RRS has a response speed of up to 17 knots and features an enclosed two person pilothouse for operator comfort.

Press release, Image: Kvichak Marine