Coastal Command Boat (CCB), The Navy’s New 65-foot Patrol boat
Coastal Command Boat. Video by Petty Officer 1st Class Martine Cuaron | Commander Task Group 56.1 | Date: 02.26.2014. A Coastal Command Boat (CCB) assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.7 transits the coastal waters of Bahrain, Feb. 26. CCBs provide a multi-mission platform for the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility by focusing on maritime security operations, maritime infrastructure protection and theater security cooperation efforts, as well as conduct offensive combat operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martine Cuaron/Released)
The 65-foot, 50-ton CCB is an early variant of the soon to be delivered, 85-foot MKVI Patrol Boat by SAFE Boats. The CCB is powered by twin diesel engines and water jets, is capable of speeds in excess of 35 knots and can maintain cruise speed for up to 24 hours. It features a pilothouse and a main deck cabin with shock mitigating seating for up to 18 crew members and features integrated working stations along with a separate galley, head, shower facilities and engine room. The CCB is equipped for crew served and remotely operated weapon systems, advanced thermal imaging and features a hydraulic crane system.
More info on the CCB, which uses a 25-man hybrid crew consisting of Reserve and active duty Sailors to keep it forward deployed, click here
And yes, it does remind us of the old Post-Vietnam 65-foot MkIII Boats used by the Special Boat Units in the 1970s and 80s, thank you very much.
Dig that vintage MKIII Action. You can almost smell 1984.