FAST PATROL VESSELS David M Cannell and Associates has been designing vast patrol vessels and work boats for over twenty years and our designs are in operation world wide with national authorities and organisations. Our designs are characterised by exceptional load carrying ability and low power requirements together with excellent sea keeping qualities. As just two examples, the UK Sea Fisheries Authority, Eastern Sea Fisheries Joint Committee operates "ESF Protector III", a 23.5 metre twin screw patrol vessel with controllable pitch propellers and a 6.7m RIB daughter vessel which is ramp launched and recovered. "Protector III" is constructed in GRP and powered by twin Caterpillar 3412's is capable of up to 30 knots. The crew report they seldom make passages at less than 20 knots, whatever weather conditions. "Protector III" was launched in 1994 and has since proved extremely effective in her role. The vessel complies with the UK MCA Code of Practice for the Safety of Workboats. "Protector III"'s tank tested hull design has sisters ranging from 21 to 30m in length, constructed in either FRP/GRP, aluminium alloy or steel. The 16 metre patrol boats pictured are operated by police forces in the Caribbean and Middle East. Capable of speeds over 30 knots, these vessels can be powered by either twin screw or twin water jets and again, can be built in GRP or aluminium alloy. Our M124/140/160/235-260 and FRCV designs can be seen also at http://www.vtplc.com