North Sea Boats' new X12 is a 11.7-metre long craft designed for patrol and interception roles in tropical areas.
It is configured with an enclosed cabin to seat three crew members and eight troops, and is equipped with a fully integrated navigation, radar and communication package, and a head (toilet). Optional shock mitigating seats can be fitted to minimise fatigue and enable the team to execute their mission more effectively.
There is an elevated 12.7mm gun mount strategically positioned on the cabin top, with two additional gun mounts on the aft deck. The engine hatches and wide side decks enhance safety and ease of movement around the craft, especially during boarding operations. The aft transom platform can be used for diving operations or recovering persons from the water.
The modern deep V hull combines sharp deadrise angles forward for soft entry when cutting into head seas, and a keel plank aft to improve acceleration, speed and stability. The heavy-duty fendering provides protection when coming alongside other vessels. The boat can operate in offshore and shallow waters, and if needed, make beach landings.
The boat is powered by diesel engines, and can be equipped with fixed shafts set in tunnels for reduced draft, or surface drives, or trim-able heavy duty stern drives. The twin-prop stern drives provide exceptional manoeuvrability and acceleration, and also improve fuel efficiency.
