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Offshore Patrol Cutter (Heritage-class)
Steel Offshore Patrol Cutter for the US Coast Guard, replacing its 29 medium endurance cutters; up to 11 vessels contracted to Austal USA in July 2022.
Description
The Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), also known as the Heritage-class cutter, is a steel cutter for the United States Coast Guard that will replace the service's 29 medium endurance cutters (270-foot and 210-foot). The OPC will typically conduct its primary missions beyond 12 nautical miles from shore, supporting economic, social, environmental and military security mission areas.
Key features
- Contract for detailed design and construction of up to 11 vessels awarded to Austal in July 2022
- Built by Austal USA in an enclosed steel production facility in Mobile, Alabama
- Production methods incorporate lean manufacturing principles, modular construction and moving assembly lines
- A new surface ship assembly building at Mobile, due for completion by early 2027, is planned for OPC manufacture
Applications
- Offshore law enforcement and security missions for the US Coast Guard
- Missions typically conducted beyond 12 nautical miles from shore
Specifications
| Hull material | Steel |
|---|---|
| Operator | United States Coast Guard |
| Contracted quantity | Up to 11 vessels |
| Builder | Austal USA, Mobile, Alabama |
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