HDPE jetboat procurement

The Finnish Border Guard is purchasing six polyethylene-hulled open boats with waterjet propulsion and inboard engines. The detailed technical requirements for the procurement are specified in Annex 2, which the bidder must carefully read. The specification below is only a description of the subject of the procurement. The boat type to be purchased must be CE-certified for design category C conditions, taking into account heavy professional use. The following tasks and situations are encountered with this boat type:   - operation in shallow and rocky water  - search and rescue  - medical transport with a stretcher  - towing  - operation alongside other boat  - operation in the dark

The following specifications have been set for this type of boat:  - Hull length 5.5…7.0 m  - Beam over all ≤ 2.5 m  - Light weight ≤ 1500 kg  - Clearance height (minimum operating condition) ≤ 1.8 m  - Speed ≥ 34 kn (four people on board)  - Number of people ≥ 2+2  - Load without consumables ≥ 480 kg  - Operating range at planing speed ≥ 100 nm This procurement includes an option to order 1-3 jetboats more in 2027 latest.