US Coast Guard Response Boat-Medium (RB-M)

The U.S. Coast Guard’s 45 ft. Response Boat – Medium (RB-M) will replace the Coast Guard’s fleet of 41 ft. Utility Boats that have been in service for more than 30 years. Used for a wide range of missions including Search and Rescue (SAR) and Ports, Waterways and Coastal Security (PWCS), the RB-M provides vastly improved capabilities including increasing speed from 26 knots to over 42 knots, improved seakeeping, self-righting stability, and enhanced crew accommodations. The RB-M acquisition, from the initial requirements development through full production, is addressed along with the RBM’s characteristics and capabilities.