Specn - Fast Patrol Boats
Specn - Fast Patrol Boats
Specn - Fast Patrol Boats
1. Overview
The Patrol Boat (PB) proposed for the BSF Floating BOP has been specifically
designed to meet the projected role in river Brahmaputra. A fundamental
consideration has been provision of high reliability high performance and low
maintenance.
The Boat to be designed as per rules and regulations of the IRS covering hull
design, construction and machinery/equipment/system. Structural design and
drawing of the boat shall be approved by IRS. Boat shall be built under the
supervision of IRS and also trials are to be carried out in presence of IRS and
owner.
The boat is to be constructed under survey of IRS Class and Building certificate
issued upon suitable test and trial.
2. Hull
The hull be manufactured from lightweight, high-strength, PVC foam core, FRP
construction. The hull and superstructure are to be painted with a good quality 2-
pack polyurethane paint for long life and ease of repair as decided by BSF.
3. Dimensions
5. Engine Features
Two 90-hp 4 stroke OBMs with electric start, long shaft, power trim and tilt and
oil injection are required to be fitted. The OBMs to be linked together for
remote wheel steering and can be individually trimmed and raised electrically
from the helm. Engine features electric start, electronic ignition, forward and
reverse gears, remote control from the forward helm station, power trimming
and raising, and use unleaded regular fuel with Oil injection.
The PBs are to be fitted with remote wheel steering, remote throttle/gear
controls, tacho, hour meter, water temp gauge and boat speed indicator, and are
supplied with operating and service manuals.
7. Fuel
Two integral Stainless Steel (SS) Hull Tanks to be placed at centre line of
capacity 100 Ltrs each capable of supplying any /both engines with suitable shut
off arrangement and change over arrangements. Appropriate provision on board
to be made to keep 05 Jerricans of 20 Ltrs each for keeping fuel reserve.
8. Electrical
Two padded crew seats are provided at the forward station as shown in the GA
drawing. An island box seat with hinged storage lid is installed in the cockpit
area, as shown. Seating arrangement for the remaining persons to be provided at
appropriate place.
The area below deck forward of the helm provides a storage area, or could be
used as a small cabin with bunks, or as a gunner’s station. Grab rails on either
side at the rear of the cockpit may be used as shackle points for detainees.
11. Lifting/Lashing
Three lift points are provided for a triple quick-release sling to enable simple
lifting on board the BOP by davit.
A simple cradle and quick-release tie down strap is provided for deck stowage
of the Boat on the BOP.
13. Canopy
15. Performance
Speed
The boat speed (90hp OBM) in 0.5m waves with POB-2 shall be not be less than
35 knots and may be higher. Speed with POB 8 will be not less than 29 knots
and may be higher.
Range
The unrefuelled range at 25 Knots speed with POB 2, the petrol Boat will travel
64 NM per 100 Ltrs fuel. At maximum speed of 35 Knots with POB-02, the boat
will cover 44 NM per 100 Ltrs fuel.
Endurance
Trials
(a) Basin trials – Test and trials as listed below will be carried out as per
approved test/trial schedule of IRS.
16. Warranty
Warranty on the boat and OBM should be 12 months from acceptance of each
Patrol Boat by the BSF ex-builder’s works.
On expiry of warranty period, the boat builder should provide AMC for a period
of 05 years including Base & Depot spares.
No. 12/257/2007-P/BSF/WC
Government of India
Ministry of Home Affairs
To
The QR/specification for Fast Patrol Boats has been finalized and accepted by
the MHA.
2. Henceforth, all the CPMFs should procure the above items required by them
strictly as per the laid down QR/Specifications.
(Alok Mukhopadhyay)
Under Secretary (Prov-I)
Copy to:-
DD(Procurement),MHA
1.PS to JS(PM),MHA
2. Dir(Prov), MHA