Rolls-Royce has signed a contract with Marine Alutech Oy Ab to provide 28 Waterjets for 14 Watercat K13 Fast Intercept Craft (FIC) ordered by the ROP. The ROP had signed a contract in mid-2015 to buy 14 patrol and interceptor boats from Finnish firm for its Coast Guard unit. The new vessels will give better support to the Coast Guard in combating smuggling and infiltration.

The Watercat K13 has a wide range of operating characteristics but is especially suitable for patrolling interception and rescue purposes in all weather conditions. Propulsion is provided through two 651kW diesel engines with twin Rolls-Royce Steel Series 32A3 Waterjets. The boat has a top speed of over 50 knots and a range exceeding 200 nautical miles fully loaded.

The boats will be built at the Marine Alutech Yard in Finland and are due to be delivered by the end of 2017.