Specifications

Chapter 2 – Boat Characteristics
A.3. Missions
Defender Class boats are intended to operate from Coast Guard stations,
Marine Safety Offices (MSOs), and Marine Safety and Security Teams
(MSSTs) with the following missions:
• Defense Operations (DO)
• Port Safety and Security (PSS)
• Recreational Boating Safety (RBS)
• Marine Environmental Protection (MEP)
• Enforcement of Laws and Treaties (ELT)
• Marine Safety and Security (MSS)
• Search and Rescue (SAR)
A.4. Boat
Specifications
The following provides a list of all physical and operational characteristics of
Defender Class boats.
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