Cheetah Marine Secures Significant Police Boat Contract
Cheetah Marine has secured the contract to produce a £350,000 flagship police boat for the Devon and Cornwall Police force. This contract presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital coastal operations by delivering a highly capable, multi-functional vessel tailored to our client’s needs.
The vessel will enhance the police force’s ability to respond to organised immigration crime (OIC) from the water and meet a range of operational requirements, including:
✓ Marine patrols, diving operations, personnel transportation, and support for remotely operated underwater vehicles
✓ High-speed capability of 40 knots+, with the capacity to carry high weight and provide space for specialist equipment
✓ Excellent ride quality, safety features, and protection from extreme conditions
✓ Full compliance with Police Boat Code Category B standards and MCA Category 2
✓ Seating capacity for a full team of 10 personnel
Cheetah Marine’s well-established reputation for building robust and highly capable vessels made them a natural choice for this project. Their proven expertise in delivering high-performance craft tailored to operational needs continues to strengthen their standing in the industry. The contract with Devon and Cornwall Police Boat represents the fourth vessel built for a UK Police authority by Cheetah Marine.
Securing this contract reflects the team’s commitment to quality, innovation, and delivering for their clients. Well done to Bas Edmonds and everyone at Cheetah Marine for their continued hard work and dedication.
Sergeant Stuart Tucker, from Devon and Cornwall Police Marine Unit, commented:
“We are really excited to be working with Cheetah Marine on our new police vessel. Cheetah work with police forces around the country and many of our colleagues have Cheetahs within their force. We have enjoyed seeing their production facilities and spending time in turning our specifications and ideas into reality. This will be a useful asset to help keep our coastlines and communities safer.”
Bas Edmonds, Head of Cheetah Marine, commented:
“We are extremely proud to have been selected to build this flagship police boat for Devon and Cornwall Police. We have built boats for a number of overseas agencies including the recent delivery of a boat to the Turks and Caicos environment and coastal resources agency. Our team is committed to providing innovative, high-quality solutions that empower our clients to perform their critical missions with confidence and efficiency. This contract is a testament to our expertise in designing vessels that deliver in the toughest conditions, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with law enforcement agencies across the UK"
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